Removal and Replacement

Removal Procedure

^ Tools Required
- J 21366 Converter Holding Strap





Perform a pressure test before removing the transmission, this will help to aid in the diagnosis.
1. Disconnect the Intake Air Temperature (IAT) sensor electrical connector.





2. Remove the air intake duct.





3. Remove the transmission fluid level indicator.
4. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
5. Remove the 3 way catalytic converter.





6. Unsnap the range selector lever cable from the transmission.
7. Remove the propeller shaft.
8. Support the rear axle with jack stands.
9. Remove the rear axle torque arm.
10. Remove the torque converter cover.





11. Remove the torque converter bolts.
12. Remove the transmission oil cooler pipes.





13. Remove the wiring harness clamp bolt (1) attaching the clamp the transmission.
14. Disconnect the transmission 20-way electrical connector (2).
Depress both tabs on the connector and pull straight up; do not pry the connector.





15. Disconnect the vehicle speed sensor electrical connector (1).
16. Support the transmission using a transmission jack.





17. Remove the transmission mount nut.





18. Remove the support bolts and the support from the rail.
19. Lower the tail section of the transmission slightly.





20. Remove the transmission bolts and nuts.
21. Remove the transmission fluid fill tube.
22. Separate the transmission from the engine.
23. Attach the J 21366 to the transmission.
24. Lower the transmission from the vehicle.


Installation Procedure





1. Raise the transmission into the vehicle.
2. Remove the J 21366 from the transmission.
3. Align the transmission to the engine.
4. Install the transmission fluid fill tube.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

5. Install the transmission bolts and nuts.
^ Tighten the transmission bolts and nuts to 95 Nm (70 ft. lbs.).





6. Install the transmission support and support bolts to the rail.
^ Tighten the transmission support bolts to 90 Nm (66 ft. lbs.).





7. Install the transmission mount nut.
^ Tighten the transmission mount nut to 57 Nm (42 ft. lbs.).
8. Remove the transmission support.





9. Connect the vehicle speed sensor electrical connector (1).





10. Connect the 20-way electrical connector (2).
11. Install the wiring harness clamp bolt (1) attaching the clamp to the transmission.
^ Tighten the wiring harness clamp bolt to 2.5 Nm (22 inch lbs.).





12. Install the torque converter bolts.
^ Tighten the torque converter bolts to 63 Nm (47 ft. lbs.).
13. Install the torque converter cover.
14. Install the rear axle torque arm.
15. Remove the rear axle jack stands.
16. Install the propeller shaft.





17. Connect the range selector lever cable to the transmission.
18. Install the 3 way catalytic converter.
19. Lower the vehicle.





20. Install the transmission fluid level indicator.





21. Connect the air intake duct.





22. Connect the IAT sensor electrical connector.
23. Adjust the automatic transmission shift control lever cable.

Notice: Whenever you remove the transmission for service, you must perform the automatic transmission oil cooler flushing procedure in order to remove the existing fluid which may be contaminated. This will prevent contamination of the new fluid. You must perform the flushing procedure after the installation of the overhauled or replacement transmission.

24. Flush the transmission oil cooler, oil cooler pipes and the hoses. Refer to Automatic Transmission Oil Cooler Flushing and Flow Test
25. Install the transmission oil cooler lines.
26. Check the transmission fluid level.