Manual Transmission Removal / Installation
MANUAL TRANSMISSION REMOVAL / INSTALLATION1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
3. Remove the gearshift lever.
4. Disconnect the oxygen sensor and backup lamp switches.
5. Raise and support the vehicle.
6. If transmission disassembly is required, drain the transmission fluid.
Note:
^ To maintain initial propeller shaft balance, mark the propeller shaft centering socket yoke and rear axle universal joint flange so they may be installed in their original positions.
7. Mark the propeller shaft centering socket yoke and rear axle universal joint flange.
8. Remove the rear propeller shaft.
9. On 4WD vehicles, remove the transfer case.
10. Use the hydraulic line disconnect tool SST to disconnect the clutch line.
11. Remove the starter.
12. Position a jack under the transmission.
13. Remove the transmission mount-to-crossmember nuts.
14. Remove the crossmember.
15. Remove the transmission bolt and reposition exhaust bracket.
Tightening torque
87-110 Nm (8.9-11.2 kgf-m, 64-81 ft-lbf)
16. Remove the exhaust inlet crossover pipe.
Note:
^ Lower the transmission enough to gain access to-the transmission-to-engine bolts. Use a long extension to remove the bolts.
17. Remove the 9 transmission to engine bolts.
18. Remove the transmission.
19. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
20. Add specified amount of transmission oil.
21. Warm up the engine and transmission, inspect for oil leakage and inspect transmission operation.