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Transmission Replacement




Transmission Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle Service and Repair.

2. Remove the exhaust system. Refer to Exhaust Muffler with Resonator, Exhaust, and Tail Pipe Replacement (L99,LS3,LFX) Exhaust Muffler with Resonator, Exhaust, and Tail Pipe ReplacementExhaust Muffler with Resonator, Exhaust, and Tail Pipe Replacement (LSA) Exhaust Muffler with Resonator, Exhaust, and Tail Pipe Replacement.

3. Remove both front catalytic converters. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement - Left Side (V8) Service and RepairCatalytic Converter Replacement - Left Side (LFX) Service and Repair and Catalytic Converter Replacement - Right Side (V8) Service and RepairCatalytic Converter Replacement - Right Side (LFX) Service and Repair.

4. Remove the propeller shaft from the vehicle. Refer to Two-Piece Propeller Shaft Replacement Two-Piece Propeller Shaft Replacement.

5. Support the transmission with a suitable jack.

6. Remove the transmission support. Refer to Transmission Mount Replacement Aisin AY6 - Manual Transmission.

7. Lower the transmission assembly to gain access to the top of the transmission.

8. Disconnect the shift control assembly from the transmission. Refer to Shift Control Assembly Replacement Shift Control Assembly Replacement.

9. Disconnect the following electrical connectors:

* Transmission fluid temperature (TFT) sensor

* Backup lamp switch

* Vehicle speed sensor (VSS)

* Reverse lockout solenoid

* Gear select/skip shift solenoid

10. Disconnect the transmission oil cooler lines from the transmission. Refer to Transmission Fluid Cooler Hose/Pipe Replacement (LS3, L99) Transmission Fluid Cooler Hose/Pipe Replacement (LSA) .

11. Disconnect the clutch hydraulic hose.




12. Remove the transmission clutch housing to engine fasteners (1, 4).

13. Remove the transmission from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

Warning

Use care when cleaning the clutch hub. The clutch hub may have sharp edges and can cause personal injury if contact is made. Wear protective gloves to avoid personal injury.

1. Clean the clutch hub and the input shaft from any debris and contaminates with a lint-free towel.





Caution:
Applying too much or the wrong type of grease on the transmission input shaft may cause damage, clutch slippage or failure. Always apply the correct type of grease. Never apply more grease than is necessary to coat the transmission input shaft with a very thin film of grease.

2. Use a clean flat brush (1) to apply very light coating of multi-purpose grease to input shaft until the metal is only shiny. No visible clumps of grease are permissible regardless of size. Smear away from the transmission in direction of the shown arrow.





Caution:
Ensure that no grease remains on the lead surface of the transmission input shaft. Clean the lead surface of the transmission input shaft prior to the assembly of the transmission to the engine. Failure to maintain a clean surface may cause clutch slippage or failure.

3. Clean the entire lead surface of the input shaft with a NEW, lint-free towel (1).

4. Install the transmission to the vehicle.





Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.

5. Install the transmission clutch housing to engine bolts and studs (1, 4) and tighten to 50 Nm (37 lb ft).

6. Connect the clutch hydraulic hose to the transmission.

7. Raise the transmission back into place.

8. Connect the shift control assembly to the transmission. Refer to Shift Control Assembly Replacement Shift Control Assembly Replacement.

9. Connect the following electrical connectors:

* TFT sensor

* Backup lamp switch

* Vehicle Speed Sensor

* Reverse lockout solenoid

* Gear select/skip shift solenoid

10. Connect the transmission oil cooler lines to the transmission. Refer to Transmission Fluid Cooler Hose/Pipe Replacement (LS3, L99) Transmission Fluid Cooler Hose/Pipe Replacement (LSA) .

Caution:
Care should be taken when raising the transmission so that the shifter boot does not get damaged.

11. Raise the transmission assembly.

12. Install the transmission support. Refer to Transmission Mount Replacement Aisin AY6 - Manual Transmission.

13. Remove the transmission jack.

14. Install the propeller shaft. Refer to Two-Piece Propeller Shaft Replacement Two-Piece Propeller Shaft Replacement.

15. Check the transmission fluid and fill as necessary.

16. Install both front catalytic converters. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement - Left Side (V8) Service and RepairCatalytic Converter Replacement - Left Side (LFX) Service and Repair and Catalytic Converter Replacement - Right Side (V8) Service and RepairCatalytic Converter Replacement - Right Side (LFX) Service and Repair.

17. Install the exhaust system. Refer to Exhaust Muffler with Resonator, Exhaust, and Tail Pipe Replacement (L99,LS3,LFX) Exhaust Muffler with Resonator, Exhaust, and Tail Pipe ReplacementExhaust Muffler with Resonator, Exhaust, and Tail Pipe Replacement (LSA) Exhaust Muffler with Resonator, Exhaust, and Tail Pipe Replacement.

18. Lower the vehicle.

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