Part 3
TransmissionAssembly (Steps 81-118)
81. Install 6 screws. Tighten the screws in a star pattern.
^ Tighten to 22 Nm (16 ft. lbs.)
82. Remove the special tools and install the 2 remaining screws.
^ Tighten to 22 Nm (16 ft. lbs.)
83. CAUTION: Do not allow overdrive band adjustment screw to back out. Band strut could fall out of position.
CAUTION: Install, but do not tighten, a new locknut on the band adjustment screw. Apply petroleum jelly to the locknut seal.
Install a new locknut on the band adjustment screw.
84. CAUTION: The overdrive servo must be installed prior to band adjustment.
Using the special tool, tighten the overdrive band adjustment screw.
^ Tighten to 13 Nm (10 ft. lbs.)
^ Then back off the screw exactly 2 turns and hold that position.
85. Tighten the overdrive band locknut.
1 Hold the overdrive band adjustment screw stationary.
2 Tighten the overdrive band locknut.
^ Tighten to 54 Nm (40 ft. lbs.)
86. CAUTION: Do not allow the intermediate band adjusting screw to back out. Band strut could fall out of position.
CAUTION: Install, but do not tighten, a new locknut on the band adjustment screw. Apply petroleum jelly to the locknut seal.
Install a new locknut on the band adjustment screw.
87. CAUTION: The intermediate servo must be installed prior to band adjustment.
Using the special tool, tighten the intermediate band adjustment screw.
^ Tighten to 13 Nm (10 ft. lbs.)
^ Then back off the screw exactly 2 turns and hold that position.
88. Tighten the intermediate band locknut.
1 Hold the intermediate band adjustment screw stationary.
2 Tighten the intermediate band locknut.
^ Tighten to 54 Nm (40 ft. lbs.)
89. Tighten the center support screw.
^ Tighten to 11 Nm (8 ft. lbs.)
90. Using the special tools, carry out the air pressure test procedure.
91. Install the special tools into the transmission case.
92. Using the special tools, install the main control valve body and loosely install the screws.
1 Install the short screw.
2 Install the screw with the larger head.
3 Install the remaining screws.
93. Remove the special tools and loosely install the screw.
94. Tighten the screws in the sequence shown.
^ Tighten to 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.)
95. With the manual lever in the NEUTRAL position, install the manual valve detent spring.
^ Tighten to 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.)
96. Install new O-ring seals on the solenoid body connector. Lubricate the O-ring seals with clean automatic transmission fluid.
97. CAUTION: Inspect the transmission case bore to make sure it is free of foreign material and not damaged. If damaged, transmission leak may occur.
Install the solenoid body. Tighten bolts in the sequence shown.
^ Tighten to 8 Nm (71 inch lbs.)
98. Install the reverse servo. Tighten the bolts in the sequence shown in 2 stages.
^ Stage 1: Tighten bolts to 5 Nm (44 inch lbs.)
^ Stage 2: Tighten bolts to 11 Nm (8 ft. lbs.)
99. CAUTION: Lubricate the fluid filter seals with clean automatic transmission fluid or they may be damaged.
NOTE: Make sure that the fluid filter seals are correctly seated on the filter.
Lubricate the seals and install the transmission fluid filter.
^ Tighten to 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.)
100. 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 and loosely install the screws.
101. Tighten the 16 screws in a crisscross sequence.
^ Tighten to 11 Nm (8 ft. lbs.)
102. Install the parking pawl assembly and gasket.
1 Install the parking pawl shaft.
2 Install the parking pawl return spring.
3 Install the parking pawl.
4 Install a new gasket.
RWD
103. Install the extension housing.
^ Tighten to 30 Nm (22 ft. lbs.)
104. Using the special tool, install the extension housing seal.
4WD
105. Install the extension housing.
^ Tighten to 30 Nm (22 ft. lbs.)
106. Using the special tool, install the extension housing seal.
107. CAUTION: The digital transmission range sensor must fit flush against the boss on the case to prevent damage to the sensor.
Install the digital transmission range (TR) sensor and loosely install the screws.
108. CAUTION: Tightening one screw before tightening the other may cause the sensor to bind or become damaged.
NOTE: The manual lever must be in the NEUTRAL position.
Using the special tool, align the digital TR sensor and tighten the screws in an alternating sequence.
^ Tighten to 8 Nm (71 inch lbs.)
109. Install the outer manual lever.
^ Tighten to 48 Nm (35 ft. lbs.)
110. CAUTION: The splines of the input shaft are not the same length on both ends. The shaft end with the shorter splines goes into the fluid pump.
Install the input shaft.
111. Using the special tool, make sure that the fluid pump gear seal ring is fully seated.
112. Remove the special tool.
113. CAUTION: Do not damage the fluid pump gear O-ring seal when installing torque converter.
CAUTION: Make sure the converter hub is fully engaged in the pump support and gear and rotates freely. Do not damage the hub seal.
CAUTION: If the torque converter slides out, the hub seal may be damaged.
Lubricate the converter hub with clean automatic transmission fluid.
114. WARNING: The torque converter can fall out if the transmission is tipped. Failure to follow these instructions may cause personal injury.
Using the special tools, install the torque converter by pushing and rotating.
115. Lubricate the torque converter pilot hub with multi-purpose grease.
116. Using one of the speed sensor holes, fill the transmission with 8.5L (9 qt) of automatic transmission fluid.
117. NOTE: Inspect O-ring seals for damage. Install new seals if damaged. Lubricate the O-ring seals with petroleum jelly to prevent damage to the O-ring seals.
Install the sensors.
^ Tighten to 14 Nm (10 ft. lbs.)
118. Install the special tool.
