Transmission Replacement

^ Tools Required
- J 3289-20 Bench Mount Holding Fixture Base
- J 39430 Transmission Holding Fixture
- J 42055 Transmission Support Fixture
- J 36221 Hydraulic Clutch Line Separator





1. Remove the transmission control.
2. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
3. Remove the transmission oil drain plug.
4. Drain the oil from the transmission.
5. Support the rear axle with safety stands.
6. Remove the propeller shaft.
7. Remove the rear axle torque arm.
8. Remove the right side catalytic converter.





9. Disconnect the oil level sensor electrical connector.
10. Remove the starter motor.





11. Remove the rosebud clip (1) from the transmission.
12. Disconnect the backup lamp switch electrical connector (2).





13. Disconnect the following electrical connectors:
^ Skip shift solenoid (1)
^ Reverse lockout solenoid (2)
^ Vehicle speed sensor (3)
^ Oxygen sensor (5)
14. Remove the push in retainer (4) and wiring harness bracket.
15. Support the engine with safety stands.





16. Using J 36221, depress the white circular release ring on the actuator cylinder hose and simultaneously pull lightly on the master cylinder hose to disconnect.
17. Protect both hose coupling ends from dirt and damage.
18. Install the J 42055 to the transmission jack.
19. Support the transmission with a transmission jack.
20. Position and firmly secure the J 42055 with the transmission jack to the transmission.
21. Remove the transmission support.
22. Slowly lower the transmission to access the transmission bolts.





23. Remove the transmission bolts (2).
24. Remove the transmission (1) from the vehicle





25. Remove the transmission vent tube bolt (2).
26. Remove the transmission vent tube (3).





27. Remove the clutch actuator cylinder bolts (1).
28. Remove the clutch actuator cylinder (2).
29. Remove the clutch housing bolts.
30. Remove the clutch housing from the transmission case.





31. Install the J 39430 to the transmission.
32. Remove the transmission from J 42055 and the transmission jack.
33. Mount the transmission on a workbench using J 3289-20.


Installation Procedure





1. Remove the transmission from the J 3289-20 mounted on the workbench.
2. Position and firmly secure the J 42055 mounted on the transmission jack to the transmission.
3. Remove the J 39430 from the transmission.
4. Install the clutch housing to the transmission case.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

5. Install the clutch housing bolts.
^ Tighten the clutch housing bolts 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.).





6. Install the clutch actuator cylinder (2).
7. Install the clutch actuator cylinder bolts (1).
^ Tighten the clutch actuator cylinder bolts (1) to 8 Nm (71 inch lbs.).





8. Install the transmission vent tube (3) to the vent.
9. Install the transmission vent tube bolt (2).
^ Tighten the transmission vent tube bolt (2) to 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.).





10. Install the transmission (1) to the vehicle.
11. Slowly raise the transmission until in place.
12. Install the transmission bolts (2).
^ Tighten the transmission bolts to 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.).
13. Install the transmission support.
14. Remove the transmission jack from the transmission.
15. Remove the J 42055 from the transmission jack.





Important: DO NOT rely on an audible click or a visual verification of the clutch hydraulic hose quick connect fitting connection.

16. Connect the clutch actuator cylinder hose to the clutch master cylinder hose.
17. Push together the clutch hydraulic hose quick connect fittings, then pull back on the fittings to verify engagement.
18. Check the clutch hydraulic hoses for kinks or twists.
19. Remove the engine safety stands.





20. Install the wiring harness bracket and push in retainer (4).
21. Connect the following electrical connectors:
^ Oxygen sensor (5)
^ Vehicle speed sensor (3)
^ Reverse lockout solenoid (2)
^ Skip shift solenoid (1)





22. Connect the backup lamp switch electrical connector (2).
23. Install the rosebud clip (1) to the transmission.
24. Install the starter motor.





25. Connect the oil level sensor electrical connector.
26. Install the right side catalytic converter.
27. Install the rear axle torque arm.
28. Install the propeller shaft.
29. Remove the rear axle safety stands.
30. Install the transmission oil drain plug.
^ Tighten the transmission oil drain plug to 27 Nm (20 ft. lbs.).





31. Remove the transmission fluid fill plug.
32. Refill the transmission with fluid.
33. Bleed the clutch hydraulic system.
34. Lower the vehicle.
35. Install the transmission control.