Transmission Replacement

Removal Procedure

^ Tools Required
- J 42371 Clutch Line Connector Removal Tool





1. Shift the transmission into 3rd or 4th speed gear.
2. Remove the shift lever. Refer to Shift Lever, M/T
3. Remove the shift tower. Refer to Shift Tower Replacement
4. Drain the transmission oil. Refer to Fluid Replacement
5. Remove the rear propeller shaft. Refer to Propeller Shaft Replacement - Rear
6. Remove the exhaust crossover pipe. Refer to General Exhaust System Replacement in Exhaust Systems.
7. Remove the two bolts and nut securing the support to the transmission and engine.





8. Remove the two bolts securing the support to the transmission and engine.





9. Use the J 42371, push back on the white plastic sleeve on the quick connect in order to separate the hydraulic clutch line from the concentric slave cylinder quick connect.
10. Disconnect the wiring harness and connector from the vehicle speed sensor, backup lamp switch, and transmission harness retainers.





11. Remove the bolts securing the clutch housing cover to the transmission.
12. Remove the transmission rear mount.
13. Support the transmission with a transmission jack.
14. Remove the bolts securing the transmission to the engine.
15. Pull the transmission straight back on the clutch hub splines. Do not let the transmission hang from the clutch plate and the clutch cover.
16. Remove the transmission from the vehicle.
17. Remove the clutch plate and the clutch cover from the engine flywheel if required. Refer to Clutch Assembly Replacement in Clutch.





18. If required, remove the insulator from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure





1. Install the clutch plate and the clutch cover to the engine flywheel if removed. Refer to in Clutch.
2. If removed, install the insulator to the vehicle.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

3. Install the transmission:
3.1. Ensure the transmission is positioned in the 3rd or 4th speed gear.
3.2. Rotate the transmission clockwise onto the clutch hub splines.
3.3. Install the bolts securing the transmission to the engine.
^ Tighten the bolts to 47 Nm (35 ft. lbs.).





4. Install the clutch housing cover using the bolts.
^ Tighten the bolts to 14 Nm (10 ft. lbs.).
5. Install the transmission rear mount.
6. Install the clutch line to the concentric slave cylinder. Refer to Concentric Slave Cylinder in Clutch.





7. Install the two bolt securing the right side support to the transmission and engine.
^ Tighten the bolts to 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.).





8. Install the two bolts and nut securing the left side support brace to the transmission and engine.
^ Tighten the bolts and nuts to 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.).
9. Install the exhaust crossover pipe. Refer to General Exhaust System Replacement in Exhaust Systems.
10. If equipped with a transfer case, install the front propeller shaft. Refer to Propeller Shaft Replacement - Front
11. Install the rear propeller shaft. Refer to Propeller Shaft Replacement - Rear
12. Install the shift tower. Refer to Shift Tower Replacement
13. Fill the transmission with transmission fluid. Refer to Fluid Replacement
14. Install the shift lever. Refer to Shift Lever