Removal and Replacement
^ Special Tools- J21366 Converter Holding Bracket
1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the transmission fluid. Refer to Automatic Transmission Fluid/Filter Changing.
3. Remove the shift cable from the transmission. Refer to Shift Cable Replacement.
4. Remove the filler tube. Refer to Filler Tube and Seal Replacement.
5. Plug the filler tube opening in the transmission.
6. Remove the oil cooler lines. Refer to Oil Cooler Line Replacement.
7. Plug the oil cooler line connectors in the transmission case.
8. Remove the rear propeller shaft. Refer to Propeller Shaft Replacement.
9. Remove the torque converter bolts. Refer to Flywheel to Torque Converter Bolts.
10. Nut and washer securing the transmission mount to the cross member.
11. Remove the two bolts and washers securing the mount to the transmission.
12. Remove the bolt, clip, and strap securing the fuel lines and transmission vent hose to the transmission.
13. Remove the bolts and studs securing the transmission to the engine.
14. Disconnect the wiring harness connectors from the transmission speed sensor and park neutral position switch.
15. Support the transmission with a transmission jack.
16. Install J21336 to the converter housing to secure the torque converter.
Important: J21336 prevents the torque converter from pulling forward and dropping out of the transmission during engine and transmission separation.
17. Pull the transmission straight back from the engine.
18. Lower the transmission using the transmission jack.
19. Flush the cooling system. Refer to Automatic Transmission Oil Cooler Flushing.
Installation Procedure
1. Ensure the torque converter is seated properly and that J21366 is installed.
2. Raise the transmission into place and remove J21366.
3. Slide the transmission straight onto the locating pins while lining up the marks on the flywheel and the torque converter.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
4. Install the bolts securing the transmission to the engine.
^ Tighten transmission to engine bolts to 47 Nm (35 ft. lbs.).
5. Install the wiring harness connectors to the transmission speed sensor and park/neutral position switch.
6. Install the bolt, clip, and strap securing the fuel lines and transmission vent hose to the transmission.
7. Install the nut and washer securing the transmission mount to the cross member.
^ Tighten the bolts to 52 Nm (38 ft. lbs.).
8. Remove the transmission jack from the transmission.
9. Install the torque converter bolts. Refer to Flywheel to Torque Converter Bolts.
10. Unplug the oil cooler line connectors in the transmission case.
11. Install the oil cooler lines. Refer to Oil Cooler Line Replacement.
12. Install the rear propeller shaft. Refer to Propeller Shaft Replacement.
13. Unplug the filler tube opening in the transmission.
14. Install the filler tube. Refer to Filler Tube Replacement.
15. Install the shift cable to the transmission. Refer to Shift Cable Replacement.
16. Lower the vehicle.
17. Fill the transmission to the proper level with transmission oil.
18. Test the transmission for proper operation.