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Special Tool(s)
NOTE: Soak all friction clutch plates in clean automatic transmission fluid.
NOTE: Prior to installation, lightly lubricate all O-ring seals with clean automatic transmission fluid.
NOTE: Lightly lubricate all thrust washers with petroleum jelly to hold them in place during assembly.
All transmissions
1. Mount the transmission case into a suitable stand.
2. If removed, use the special tool to install the short fluid inlet tube.
3. If removed, use the special tool to install a new Teflon seal retainer.
^ Install two new Teflon seals.
4. NOTE: Coat the reverse clutch piston seals with petroleum jelly.
Install the reverse clutch piston in the case until it is fully seated in the case.
5. Install the reverse clutch return spring assembly.
6. WARNING: Do not over compress the return spring, damage to the spring will occur.
Using the special tool, install the reverse clutch return spring snap ring.
7. NOTE: The use of petroleum jelly will hold the No. 17 thrust bearing or washer in place during assembly.
For vehicles equipped with a slip yoke, install the No. 17 park gear thrust bearing. For vehicles equipped with a fixed yoke, install the No. 17 park gear thrust washer.
2. WARNING: Be careful when installing the output shaft not to damage the seals or a transmission leak could occur.
Install the output shaft.
9. CAUTION: The Torx screw has a threadlocking compound. If the screw is removed, it must be discarded and a new screw installed.
If removed, install the parking pawl abutment with a new Torso screw.
10. Install the parking pawl.
1 Install the parking pawl shaft.
2 Install the parking pawl.
3 Install the parking pawl return spring.
11. NOTE: Make sure the dimple on the parking guide support plate is facing inward.
Install the parking rod guide plate.
1 Install the parking rod guide plate.
2 Install the bolts.
12. Install a new orifice lube plug in the rear of the case. Using a 12 mm (0.413 inch) socket, tap the orifice lube plug into the back of the transmission. Check to make sure that the orifice lube plug is fully seated into the back of the transmission.
13. Install a new extension housing gasket.
14. Install the extension housing.
15. Using the special tool, install a new manual control lever seal.
16. Install the transmission range sensor, park rod assembly and loosely install the bolts.
17. Install the manual control lever.
18. Install the roll pin into the case.
19. Install a new roll pin. Leave 2 mm (0.08 inch) of the pin exposed.
20. Tighten the transmission range sensor bolts.
Fixed yoke transmissions
21. Use the special tool and install a new extension housing seal.
22. Inspect the output shaft nut O-ring for cuts. If there is any damage to the nut or seal, a new nut must be installed.
23. Using the special tool, install the output shaft nut.
24. If the vehicle is equipped with a fixed yoke, install the output flange.
1 Install the flange.
2 Install a new bolt.
Slip yoke transmissions
25. If removed, install a new output shaft bushing using the special tool.
26. Install a new output shaft seal using the special tool.
All transmissions
27. Install the reverse clutch plates.
^ Install the separator plate, alternating between the steel and friction plates, install a steel plate then a friction, install the One Way Clutch (OWC).
^ If the OWC is installed correctly, it should hold when trying to turn it counterclockwise and turn freely when turning it clockwise.
28. NOTE: Note the location of the snap ring opening.
Install the original snap ring. The snap rings are selective.
29. Using a feeler gauge, measure the clearance.