Removal

G56 Transmission

REMOVAL
1. With vehicle in neutral, position vehicle on hoist.
2. Disconnect battery negative cable.
3. Remove shift boot bezel screws and slide boot upward on shift lever extension.
4. Remove shift lever extension from the shift tower and lever assembly.
5. Remove skid plate, if equipped.
6. Remove drain plug and drain fluid.
7. Mark propeller shaft/shafts and companion flange yoke/yokes for installation reference and remove propeller shaft/shafts.





8. Disconnect harness from clips on transmission housing.
9. Remove transfer case linkage 4x4 equipped.
10. Remove transfer case mounting nuts and remove transfer case 4x4 equipped.
11. Remove slave cylinder (1) mounting nut (2) and remove cylinder.





12. Remove starter motor (2), 5.7L structural dust cover (3) bolts to clutch housing, dust shield (1) bolt and suspension crossmember (4).

CAUTION: 5.7L engine only do not remove structural dust cover from engine block. If cover is removed clutch housing and cover must be aligned with the engine.

13. Remove exhaust bracket (1) bolts and remove bracket.





14. Support engine with adjustable jack stand and wood block.
15. Support and secure transmission to a transmission jack with safety chains.
16. Remove transmission mount bolts (1).
17. Remove rear crossmember bolts (2) and remove crossmember with transmission mount.
18. Remove bolts attaching transmission to the engine.
19. Move transmission rearward until input shaft is clear of clutch disc and pressure plate. Then lower jack and remove transmission from under vehicle.