Removal

Special Tools:

NOTE: If the transmission is to be removed for a period of time, support the engine with a safety stand and a wood block.





1. Place the selector lever in NEUTRAL position.
2. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
3. Raise and support the vehicle.
4. If transmission disassembly is required, drain the transmission fluid.
5. Vehicles equipped with 4WD, remove the transfer case.





6. To maintain initial driveshaft balance, mark the driveshaft yoke and axle flange, so they may be installed in their original positions.





7. Remove the rear driveshaft.
1 Remove the four bolts.
2 Remove the driveshaft.
8. Remove the starter.





9. NOTE: Mark the torque converter and the flexplate for proper alignment at reinstallation.

Remove the four nuts.
- Rotate the crankshaft/flexplate assembly for access to all the nuts.





10. Disconnect the shift cable.
1 Disconnect the shift cable from the manual control lever.
2 Disconnect the shift cable from the bracket.





11. Remove the transmission wiring harness.
1 Disconnect the Heated Oxygen Sensor (H02S) connector.
2 Disconnect the transmission connector.
3 Disconnect the Output Shaft Speed (OSS) sensor connector. 4 Disconnect the digital Transmission Range (TR) sensor connector.
12. Remove the three way catalytic converter.





13. CAUTION: Care should be taken not to damage the cooler lines.

Disconnect the transmission cooler lines.





14. Remove the transmission mount nuts.





15. CAUTION: Do not allow the transmission to hang freely.

Position the High-Lift Transmission Jack under the transmission. Raise and support the transmission.





16. Remove the crossmember.
1 Remove the six bolts (three each side).
2 Remove the crossmember.





17. Remove the transmission mount.
1 Remove the screws.
2 Remove the transmission mount.





18. Remove the transmission upper fill tube.
1 Remove the screw.
2 Disconnect the transmission upper fill tube.





19. NOTE: Lower the High-Lift Jack to gain access to the transmission-to-engine screws.

Remove the seven transmission-to-engine screws.





20. WARNING: The torque converter is heavy and may result in injury if it falls out of the transmission. Secure it in the transmission.

Install the Torque Converter Holding Tool before lowering the transmission from the vehicle.

21. WARNING: Secure the transmission to the transmission jack with a safety chain.

Lower the transmission.





22. On 4x4 models, remove the vent tube.
23. Carry out the Transmission Fluid Cooler Back Flushing/Cleaning.