Removal
Transmission - 4X2Special Tool(s)
WARNING: Secure the transmission to the transmission jack with a safety chain. Failure to follow these instructions can result in personal injury.
NOTE: When the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal drive symptoms can occur while the vehicle relearns its adaptive strategy. The customer needs to be notified that they can experience slightly different upshifts (either soft or final) and that this is a temporary condition and will eventually return to normal operating condition.
NOTE: If disassembly or installation of a new transmission is necessary, drain the transmission fluid.
Item 7: Transmission Selector Lever Cable Installation Note
1. After installing the shift cable, it will be necessary to adjust the shift cable.
Item 4: Transmission Selector Lever Cable Grommet Installation Note
1. The cable grommet must be seated up against the floor pan tightly or water may enter the passenger compartment.
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position on a hoist.
2. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
3. Remove the driveshaft.
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4. Illustration 1 of 3. Remove in the order indicated in the following illustration and table.
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5. Illustration 2 of 3. Remove in the order indicated in the following illustration and table.
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6. Illustration 3 of 3. Remove in the order indicated in the following illustration and table.
7. If contamination is present, backflush and clean the transmission fluid cooler.
Item 13: Transmission Assembly Removal Note
1. Install a suitable jack under the transmission.
Item 32: Torque Converter Nuts Removal Note
1. NOTE: Make an identifying mark on the nut, stud and flexplate to allow for correct installation.
Remove the four torque converter nuts.
Item 38: Solenoid Body Harness Connector Removal Note
1. NOTE: Clean the area around the connector to prevent contamination of the solenoid body connector.
Remove the screw from the solenoid body connector and disconnect the connector.
Item 42: Fluid Cooler Nuts Removal Note
1. CAUTION: Do not damage the cooler tubes. Hold the transmission case fittings with a wrench.
Disconnect the transmission cooler tubes.
Item 44: Fuel Line Bracket Removal Note
1. Position the bracket and fuel lines out of' the way to gain access to the other transmission retaining screws.
Item 46: Transmission Assembly Removal Note
1. Install the special tool.