Removal
NV5600 - Manual TransmissionREMOVAL
NOTE: Use a heavy duty scissors style transmission jack for remove of the transmission.
1. Disconnect battery negative cable.
2. Shift transmission into Neutral.
3. Remove screws attaching shift boot to floorpan. Then slide boot upward on the shift lever.
4. Remove the bolts holding the shift tower to the isolator plate and transmission gear case.
5. Remove the shift tower and isolator plate from the transmission gear case.
6. Raise and support vehicle.
7. Remove skid plate, if equipped.
8. Mark propeller shaft/shafts and axle yokes for installation reference.
9. Remove propeller shaft.
10. Disconnect and remove exhaust system as necessary.
11. Disconnect wires at backup light switch.
12. Support engine with adjustable safety stand and wood block.
NV5600 - Manual Transmission:
13. If transmission is to be disassembled for repair, remove drain bolt at bottom of PTO cover and drain lubricant from transmission (Fig. 4).
14. Remove clutch slave cylinder splash shield, if equipped.
15. Remove clutch slave cylinder bolts and move cylinder aside for clearance.
16. Remove wire harness from clips on transmission.
FOUR WHEEL DRIVE
1. Disconnect transfer case shift linkage at transfer case range lever.
2. Support and secure transfer case with safety chains to a transmission jack.
3. Remove transfer case mounting nuts.
4. Move transfer case rearward until input gear clears transmission mainshaft.
5. Lower transfer case assembly and move it from under vehicle.
6. Support and secure transmission with safety chains to a transmission jack.
7. Remove bolts/nuts attaching transmission mount to rear crossmember.
8. Remove rear crossmember.
9. Remove transmission clutch housing bolts at the engine block.
10. Move transmission rearward until input shaft clears clutch disc.
11. Lower transmission and remove it from under vehicle.