Installation

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Installation

1. CAUTION: During this move, to avoid damage, do not allow the transmission to get into a nose-down position as this will cause the torque converter to move forward and disengage from the pump gear. The converter housing is piloted into position by dowels in the rear of the engine block. The torque converter must rest squarely against the flexplate. This indicates that the converter pilot is not binding in the engine.

Position and secure the transmission on High-Lift Transmission Jack.
- Raise and position the transmission into the vehicle.

2. Note: Make sure the torque converter is fully seated in the transmission before aligning the transmission to the engine.

Align the orange balancing marks between the torque converter studs and the flexplate bolt holes.





3. Install the transmission fluid fill tube.





4. Install the boll on the (RH) side of the cylinder head.





5. Install the six transmission to engine bolts.





6. Remove the Torque Converter Holding Tool.





7. Install the transmission mount.
1. Position the transmission mount.
2. Position the exhaust pipe bracket.
3. Install the bolts.





8. Install the rear crossmember.
1. Position the crossmember.
2. Install the bolts.
9. Install the exhaust.





10. Install the bolts.





11. Install the two transmission mount nuts.
12. Remove the High Lift Transmission Jack.





13. Connect the solenoid body assembly electrical connector.





14. Connect the electrical connectors.
1. Connect the digital transmission range (TR) sensor.
2. Connect the output shaft speed (OSS) sensor.





15. Connect the transmission coolant lines.





16. Connect the transmission shift linkage.
17. Install the starter motor.





18. Install the four nuts.





19. Install the transmission inspection cover.
1. Position the transmission inspection cover.
2. Install the bolts.
20. On 4WD vehicles install the transfer case.





21. Note: To maintain initial driveshaft balance, align the index marks made during removal.

Install the rear driveshaft.
1. Position the driveshaft.
2. Install the four bolts.
22. Lower the vehicle.
23. Connect the battery ground cable.
24. Fill the transmission with fluid and inspect for proper operation.
- Use MERCON V (ATF) Transmission Fluid XT-5-QM or equivalent meeting MERCON V specification.