Removal

REMOVAL

CAUTION: The transmission and torque converter must be removed as an assembly to avoid component damage. The converter drive plate, pump bushing, or oil seal can be damaged if the converter is left attached to the drive plate during removal. Be sure to remove the transmission and converter as an assembly.

1. Disconnect battery negative cable.
2. Remove engine to transmission bending braces.
3. Remove starter motor and cooler line bracket.

CAUTION: The crankshaft position sensor can be damaged if the transmission is removed (or installed) with the sensor still bolted to the engine block. To avoid damage, remove the sensor before removing the transmission.

4. Disconnect and remove crankshaft position sensor. Retain sensor attaching bolts.
5. Remove torque converter access cover.
6. Remove transmission oil pan and drain fluid. Temporarily install pan after fluid is drained.
7. Remove transmission fluid fill tube. Discard fill tube seal, it should not be reused.
8. Rotate crankshaft in clockwise direction until converter bolts are accessible. Then remove bolts one at a time. Rotate crankshaft with socket wrench on dampener bolt.








9. Mark propeller shaft and axle yoke, or companion flange, for assembly alignment. Then disconnect and remove propeller shaft (Fig. 13) or (Fig. 14).
10. Disconnect wires from the transmission range sensor and transmission solenoid.
11. Disconnect gearshift cable from transmission shift lever.
12. Disconnect throttle valve cable from transmission throttle lever.
13. Remove transmission wire harnesses from clips on transmission. Also disconnect oxygen sensor wire if necessary.





14. Install engine support fixture Tool C-3487-A with frame hooks (or a suitable substitute) to support rear of engine (Fig. 15).
15. Raise transmission slightly with service jack to relieve load on supports.
16. Remove bolts securing transmission mount to crossmember and crossmember to frame and remove crossmember.
17. Remove engine oil filter.
18. Remove all converter housing bolts.
19. Disconnect fluid cooler lines at transmission.

CAUTION: Do not dip front of transmission downward during removal process, torque converter can fall out causing damage or injury.

20. Carefully work transmission and torque converter assembly rearward off engine block dowels and disengage torque converter hub from end of crankshaft. If necessary, attach a small C-clamp to edge of bell housing to hold torque converter in place during transmission removal.
21. Lower transmission and remove assembly from under the vehicle.