Removal

REMOVAL

NOTE: The overdrive unit can be removed and serviced separately. It is not necessary to remove the entire transmission assembly to perform overdrive unit repairs.

1. Disconnect battery negative cable.
2. Raise vehicle.





3. Remove the transfer case skid plate (Fig. 12), if equipped.
4. Disconnect and lower or remove necessary exhaust components.








5. Remove engine-to-transmission struts (Fig. 13) and (Fig. 14).
6. Remove starter motor.
7. Disconnect and remove the crankshaft position sensor. Retain the sensor attaching bolts.
8. If transmission is being removed for overhaul, remove transmission oil pan, drain fluid and reinstall pan.
9. Remove torque converter access cover.
10. 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.
11. Mark propeller shaft and axle yokes for assembly alignment. Then disconnect and remove propeller shaft. On 4 x 4 models, remove both propeller shafts.
12. Disconnect wires from the transmission range sensor and transmission solenoid connector.





13. Disconnect gearshift cable (Fig. 15) from the transmission.
14. Disconnect throttle valve cable from transmission bracket and throttle valve lever.
15. On 4X4 models, disconnect shift rod from transfer case shift lever.
16. Support rear of engine with safety stand or jack.
17. Raise transmission slightly with service jack to relieve load on crossmember and supports.








18. Remove bolts securing rear support and cushion (Fig. 16) and (Fig. 17) to transmission and crossmember and remove rear support.
19. Remove bolts attaching crossmember to frame and remove crossmember.
20. On 4X4 models, remove transfer case with transmission jack or aid of helper.





21. Disconnect fluid cooler lines at transmission (Fig. 18).





22. Remove fill tube bracket bolts and pull tube out of transmission. Retain fill tube seal. On 4X4 models, it will also be necessary to remove bolt attaching transfer case vent tube to converter housing (Fig. 19).
23. Remove all converter housing bolts.
24. Carefully work transmission and torque converter assembly rearward off engine block dowels.
25. Lower transmission and remove assembly from under the vehicle.
26. To remove torque converter, remove C-clamp from edge of bell housing and carefully slide torque converter out of the transmission.