Removal

REMOVAL
1. Disconnect battery negative cable.
2. Disconnect and lower or remove necessary exhaust components.
3. Remove engine-to-transmission bending braces.
4. Disconnect fluid cooler lines at transmission.
5. Remove starter motor.








6. Disconnect and remove crankshaft position sensor (Fig. 16) and (Fig. 17). Retain sensor attaching bolts.

CAUTION: The crankshaft position sensor can be damaged during transmission removal (or installation) if the sensor is left in place. To avoid damage, remove the sensor before removing the transmission.

7. Remove torque converter access cover.
8. If transmission is being removed for overhaul, remove transmission oil pan, drain fluid and reinstall pan.
9. Remove skid plate for access.
10. Remove fill tube bracket bolts and pull tube out of transmission. Retain fill tube seal. Remove the bolt attaching transfer case vent tube to converter housing.
11. Rotate crankshaft in clockwise direction until converter bolts are accessible. Then remove bolts one at a time. Rotate crankshaft with socket wrench on dampener bolt.
12. Mark propeller shaft and axle yokes for assembly alignment. Then disconnect and remove propeller shafts.
13. Disconnect wires from [1][2]park/neutral position switch and vehicle speed sensor.
14. Disconnect gearshift cable from transmission manual valve lever.
15. Disconnect throttle valve cable from transmission bracket and throttle valve lever.
16. Disconnect shift rod from transfer case shift lever or remove shift lever from transfer case.
17. Support rear of engine with safety stand or jack.
18. Raise transmission slightly with service jack to relieve load on crossmember and supports.
19. Remove bolts securing rear support and cushion to transmission and crossmember. Raise transmission slightly, slide exhaust hanger arm from bracket and remove rear support.
20. Remove bolts attaching crossmember to frame and remove crossmember.
21. Disconnect transfer case vent hose. Then disconnect vacuum switch harness.
22. Remove transfer case.
23. Remove all converter housing bolts.
24. Carefully work transmission and torque converter assembly rearward off engine block dowels.
25. Hold torque converter in place during transmission removal.
26. Lower transmission and remove assembly from under the vehicle.
27. To remove torque converter, carefully slide torque converter out of the transmission.