Transmission Replacement

Transmission Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Drain the transmission fluid. Refer to Transmission Fluid Drain and Fill Transmission Fluid Drain and Fill.





2. Remove the starter. Refer to Starter Replacement Service and Repair.

3. Mark the relationship of the flywheel to the torque converter for reassembly.

4. Remove the four torque converter to flywheel bolts.

5. Remove the left transmission mount to frame nuts.





6. Remove the lower transmission fasteners (4).

7. Remove the engine, transmission and frame from the vehicle. Refer to Engine Replacement Engine Replacement.





8. Remove the upper transmission to engine fasteners (1) and (2).

Note:
Ensure the torque converter remains securely in place on the transmission input shaft while separating and removing the transmission.

9. Using a suitable lifting device, separate the transmission from the engine.

10. Flush and flow test the transmission oil cooler and lines. Refer to Transmission Fluid Cooler Flushing and Flow Test Transmission Fluid Cooler Flushing and Flow Test.

Installation Procedure

1. Position the transmission the engine assembly.

Caution:
Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.





2. Install the upper transmission to engine bolt (1, 2) and tighten to 75 Nm (55 lb ft).





3. Install the lower transmission fasteners (4) and tighten to 75 Nm (55 lb ft).





Note:
If reusing the torque converter bolts, clean the threads and apply threadlocker to the threads prior to installation.

4. Install the torque converter to flywheel bolts and tighten to 62 Nm (46 lb ft).

5. Install the starter. Refer to Starter Replacement Service and Repair.

6. Install the engine, transmission and frame. Refer to Engine Replacement Engine Replacement.

7. Install the left transmission mount to frame nuts (1) and tighten to 66 Nm (38 lb ft).

8. Adjust the automatic transmission range selector lever cable. Refer to Range Selector Lever Cable Adjustment Adjustments.

9. Fill the transmission with fluid. Refer to Transmission Fluid Drain and Fill Transmission Fluid Drain and Fill.

10. If a NEW TCM has been installed into the vehicle, the NEW module needs to be reprogrammed. Refer to Service Programming System (SPS) Service Programming System (SPS).

Note:
The Reset Transmission Adapts procedure must be performed when one of the following repairs have been made to the vehicle. Failure to perform the procedure after one of the following repairs may result in poor transmission performance, as well as transmission DTCs being set:

* Transmission internal service/overhaul

* Valve body repair or replacement

* Control solenoid valve assembly replacement

* TCM software/calibration update

* Any service in response to a shift quality concern

11. Perform the Reset Transmission Adapts. Refer to Reset Transmission Adapts Reset Transmission Adapts.

12. Road test the vehicle.