Removal and Replacement

Transmission

Special Service Tools






Torque converter seal installer

308-246





Torque converter support handles

307-497 (LRT-44-010)

Removal
1
WARNING: Do not work on or under a vehicle supported only by a jack. Always support the vehicle on safety stands.
Raise and support the vehicle.
2 Remove the transfer case. For additional information, refer to Transfer Case - 4.0L Transfer Case Removal




3 Remove the transmission heat shield.
- Remove the 4 bolts.




4 Release the selector cable.
- Using an additional wrench, restrain the clamping bush and loosen the locknut.
- Compress the latch and release the cable.




5 Remove the transmission heat shield bracket.
- Remove the 4 bolts.




6 Remove the fuel pipe heat shield.
- Remove the 2 bolts.
- Release the fuel pipes from the 3 clips.




7 Remove the radiator access panel.
- Remove the 4 bolts.




8
CAUTION: Always plug any open connections to prevent contamination.
Release the transmission fluid lines.
- Remove the bolt.
- Release the clip.
- Remove and discard both O-ring seals.




9 Release the wiring harness from the LH side of the transmission.
- Remove the 3 Torx screws.
- Release the 2 clips.





10 Release the wiring harness from the RH side of the transmission.
- Remove the Torx screw.
- Disconnect the electrical connector.





11 Release the transmission breather line clip.
- Remove the bolt.





12 Release the starter motor.
- Remove the 2 bolts.
- Tie the starter motor aside.





13 Release the flexplate.
- Rotate the crankshaft to access the bolts.
- Remove the 4 bolts.





14 Remove the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor.
- Disconnect the electrical connector.
- Remove the bolt.





15 Remove the access hole plug.





16
WARNING: Support the engine. The engine will fall forward when the transmission is removed.
WARNING: Secure the transmission to the transmission jack.
WARNING: Make sure the torque converter remains with the transmission.
With assistance, remove the transmission.
- Using a transmission jack, support the transmission.
- Remove the 8 bolts.

17 Install the torque converter retainer.

18
NOTE:
Do not disassemble further if the component is removed for access only.
Remove the transmission from the transmission jack.

19 Remove the torque converter retainer.





20 Using the special tools, remove the torque converter.





21 Carefully remove and discard the torque converter fluid seal.





22 Remove the selector cable bracket.
- Remove the 2 bolts.





23
CAUTION: Always plug any open connections to prevent contamination.
Remove the transmission breather lines.
- Depress the locking ring.





24 Remove the selector lever.
- Remove the nut.

Installation

CAUTION: If the automatic transmission fluid is very dirty or it contains metallic particles, then along with a new transmission, install a new automatic transmission fluid cooler and lines.
1 Attach the selector lever.
- Tighten the nut to 12 Nm (9 lb.ft).
2 Attach the transmission breather lines.
- Secure with the clip.
3 Attach the selector cable bracket.
- Tighten the bolts to 10 Nm (7 lb.ft).




4 Using the special tool, install a new torque converter oil seal.
- Clean the seal register.
5
CAUTION: Make sure the torque converter is fully located into the oil pump drive.
Install the torque converter.
- Clean the seal contact area.
- Remove the special tools.
6 Install the torque converter retainer.
7
WARNING: Secure the transmission to the transmission jack.
Position the transmission to the transmission jack.
8 Remove the torque converter retainer.
9
CAUTION: Apply grease of the correct specification to the torque converter spigot.
With assistance, install the transmission.
- Clean the component mating faces.
- Tighten the bolts to 45 Nm (33 lb.ft).

10 Attach the flexplate to the torque converter.
- Rotate the crankshaft to access the bolts.
- Tighten the bolts to 45 Nm (33 lb.ft).

11 Attach the transmission breather pipe clip.
- Tighten the bolt to 25 Nm (18 lb.ft).

12 Attach the wiring harness.
- Tighten the Torx screws.
- Connect the electrical connector.

13 Attach the transmission fluid lines.
- Clean the components.
- Install the new O-ring seals.
- Secure with the clip.
- Tighten the bolt to 10 Nm (7 lb.ft).

14 Install the fuel pipe heat shield.
- Tighten the bolts to 10 Nm (7 lb.ft).
- Secure with the clips.

15 Install the transmission heat shield bracket.
- Tighten the bolts to 10 Nm (7 lb.ft).

16 Attach the selector cable.

17 Install the transfer case. For additional information, refer to Transfer Case - 4.0L Transfer Case Removal

18 Adjust the selector cable. For additional information, refer to Selector Lever Cable Adjustment Adjustments

19 Check and top-up the transmission fluid level. For additional information, refer to Transmission Fluid Level Check Transmission Fluid Level Check

20 Install the transmission heat shield.
- Tighten the bolts to 10 Nm (7 lb.ft).

21
NOTE:
For NAS vehicles only.
If fitting new or exchange components, carry out long drive cycle.For additional information, refer to Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Long Drive Cycle Self-Test.