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Installation

Transmission

Special Tools:





Special Tool(s)

Installation

All applications

1. CAUTION: Prior to the installation of the transmission the fluid coolers, cooler lines and the cooler bypass valve will need to be cleaned. .

Inspect the wiring harness and the connectors for damage, terminal condition, corrosion and seal integrity. Repair or replace as required.





2. CAUTION: Prior to installation of the transmission assembly, the torque converter pilot hub must be correctly lubricated.

Lubricate the torque converter pilot hub with multipurpose grease.





3. CAUTION: Do not use the cooler bypass valve as a handle. Damage to the cooler bypass valve assembly may occur or damage to the case may result.

CAUTION: If a safety strap is being used to hold the transmission to the high lift transmission jack place the strap behind the Cooler Bypass Valve (CBV) to prevent damage to the cooler bypass valve.

Position the transmission.
- Raise the rear of the transmission to clear the crossmember.





4. CAUTION: Do not allow the torque converter drive flats to disengage from the pump gear. Use care not to damage the flexplate and the converter pilot. The torque converter must rest squarely against the flexplate, indicating the converter pilot is not binding in the crankshaft.

While installing the transmission to the engine, align the torque converter studs with the mounting holes in the flexplate.





5. Install and alternately snug the four transmission-to-engine retaining bolts. Once the bolts are snug tighten to specification.





6. Install the transmission-to-engine retaining bolts.
1 Position the fuel and electrical harness bracket.
2 Tighten the transmission-to-engine retaining bolts.

7. Install the exhaust and crossmember.





8. Remove the high lift transmission jack with the special tool from the transmission.





9. Install the transmission fluid pan bolts.





10. Install the flexplate inspection cover bolts.





11. Install new torque converter-to-flexplate nuts.





12. Install the cylinder block opening cover.
13. Install the starter.

4x4 application

14. If equipped, install the transfer case assembly.

All applications





15. Connect the solenoid body electrical connector.





16. Connect the digital Transmission (TR) sensor connector.





17. Connect the shift cable.
1 Install the cable housing to the bracket.
2 Install the shift cable to the manual lever.

4x2 applications





18. NOTE: To maintain initial driveshaft balance, align the driveshaft yoke and axle flange that was marked during removal.

Install the driveshaft.
1 Position the driveshaft.
2 Install bolts.

All applications





19. NOTE: If the transmission fluid cooler, cooler tubes, or cooler bypass valve have not been flushed it would be necessary to do so at this time.

Install the transmission fluid cooler tubes to the cooler bypass valve.





20. Install the upper transmission fluid fill tube.





21. Install the transmission oil filler tube bolt.





22. NOTE: If the vehicle was not equipped with a fluid filter, install a fluid filter service kit (XC3Z-7B155-AA) follow the instructions supplied in the kit. If the vehicle was equipped with a fluid filter install a new filter (XC3Z-7B155-AB).

Install a new inline transmission fluid filter kit or filter.

23. Lower the vehicle.

24. NOTE: All gasoline vehicles will have new adaptive shift strategies. Whenever the vehicle's battery has been disconnected for any type of service or repair the strategy parameters that are stored in the Keep Alive Memory (KAM) will be lost. The strategy will start to relearn once the battery is reconnected and the vehicle is driven. This is a temporary condition and will return to normal operating condition once the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) relearns all the parameters from the driving conditions. There is no set time frame for this process. If this concern is present during downshifts or converter clutch apply, it is not the fault of the shift strategy and will require diagnosis.

The customer needs to be notified that they may experience slightly different upshifts either soft or firm and that this is a temporary condition and will eventually return to normal operating condition.
Connect the battery ground cable.
25. Fill the transmission to correct level with clean automatic transmission fluid.