Removal
TransmissionSpecial Tool(s):
Removal
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Maintenance/Service and Repair.
2. Disconnect the battery. For additional information, refer to Battery.
3. Remove the air cleaner air intake duct assembly. For additional information, refer to Fuel Delivery and Air Induction.
4. Remove the transmission fluid level indicator.
5. Remove the engine cover. For additional information, refer to Trim Panel.
6. Drain transmission fluid.
^ Loosen the transmission fluid pan bolts and allow fluid to drain. After fluid is drained, remove the bolts and fluid pan.
7. NOTE: The transmission fluid pan gasket is reusable. Clean and inspect for damage; if not damaged, the gasket should be reused.
Install the transmission fluid pan and gasket.
1 Position the transmission fluid pan and gasket.
2 Install the transmission fluid pan bolts.
^ Tighten to 14 Nm (10 ft. lbs.)
8. Remove the fluid filler tube.
^ Remove the bolt and nut.
9. Disconnect the electrical harness connectors.
10. Remove the torque converter housing-to-engine retaining bolts. Position the fuel and electrical harness brackets aside.
11. NOTE: The case fittings must be held in place to prevent them from moving.
Disconnect the fluid cooler tubes. Plug all fittings and position the tubes aside.
12. NOTE: The output shaft and driveshaft are a balanced assembly.
Mark the driveshaft flange and the rear pinion flange for correct alignment during assembly.
13. Remove the 4 bolts.
14. Remove the driveshaft.
15. Remove the selector lever cable and bracket.
1 Disconnect the clip.
2 Remove the bolts.
16. Remove the access plugs.
17. Remove the starter motor. For additional information, refer to Starting System.
18. If so equipped, remove the fasteners and the front A/C deflector assembly.
19. Remove and discard the 4 torque converter-to-flexplate retaining nuts.
20. Remove the flexplate inspection plate.
1 Remove the bolts.
2 Remove the flexplate inspection plate.
3 Remove the bolt.
21. Disconnect the catalyst monitoring sensor harness connectors.
22. Remove the bolts.
23. Secure the high lift transmission jack to the transmission.
24. Remove the crossmember.
1 Remove the crossmember-to-frame retaining nuts.
2 Remove the stud brackets.
3 Support the transmission support crossmember.
4 Remove the transmission insulator and retainer-to-crossmember retaining nuts and the transmission support crossmember.
25. Remove the bolts.
26. Remove the transmission from the vehicle.
^ CAUTION: Watch for clearance between the transmission and the right side heat shield, as well as other obstructions.
Separate and back the transmission away from the engine, positioning the extension housing above the exhaust crossover pipe.
27. Disconnect the solenoid body connector.
28. Disconnect the electrical connectors and remove the wire harness from the transmission.
1 Disconnect the digital TR sensor electrical connector.
2 Disconnect the OSS and TSS sensor electrical connectors.
3 Remove the catalyst monitor connector retainer from the stud.
29. Install the special tool.
^ WARNING: The torque converter must be held firmly in its installed position.
CAUTION: Watch for clearance between the transmission and the engine.
Carefully tilt the front of the transmission downward.
^ CAUTION: Watch for clearance between the transmission and the exhaust crossover pipe.
Lower the transmission enough to clear the engine. Then, carefully pull the jack with the transmission toward the front of the vehicle, lowering the transmission as required until it is clear of the exhaust crossover pipe.
^ Tilt the front of the transmission upward until level.
^ Remove the transmission with the jack from under the vehicle.
