45RFE/545RFE and 68RFE Transmissions

1. Remove fluid using approved Team PSE Automatic Transmission Fluid X-changer or equivalent.

2. Remove torque converter (keep with unit).

3. Remove the transmission oil pan from the transmission case.

4. Remove the primary oil filter and the oil cooler return filter.

5. Remove the cooler return filter bypass valve.

6. Remove the valve body from the transmission case.

7. Install Support Stand 8257 onto the transmission case.

8. Measure input shaft end play.

9. Remove input speed sensor.

10. Remove extension/adapter housing from the transmission case.

11. Remove front pump cover.

12. Remove front pump assembly. Hold the input shaft during pump removal to prevent the input clutch thrust bearings from falling out of position.

13. Remove input clutch assembly.

14. Remove the 4C clutch retainer/bulkhead tapered snap-ring from the transmission case.

15. Remove the 4C clutch retainer/bulkhead from the transmission case.

16. Remove the front 2C clutch pack snap-ring from the transmission case.

17. Remove the 2C clutch pack from the transmission case.

18. Remove the reaction annulus from the reaction planetary carrier.

19. Remove the snap-ring holding the park sprag gear onto the output shaft.

20. Remove the input/reverse planetary assembly.

21. Remove the snap-ring holding the low/reverse clutch retainer into the transmission case.

22. Remove the low/reverse clutch retainer from the transmission case.

23. If transmission is determined to be greater than 70% failed follow steps 24 through 26. If transmission is determined to be less than 70% failed, refer to the service information available in TechCONNECT or the appropriate service manual in Section 21 for detailed repair instructions. Be sure to check input shaft end play during reassembly and (if low) disassemble the input clutch assembly to check for thrust bearings which may have fallen out of position.

24. Reassemble transmission by reversing steps 3 through 22.

25. Return the old torque converter using the same method used to ship to dealer. If the service unit was received with the converter in a separate box within the transmission package, return the failed unit in this manner. Otherwise, place converter into trans and install shipping strap and bolts.

26. Return any loose items by attaching to bellhousing in plastic bag.

NOTE:
All parts must be returned with transmission.

NOTE:
For detailed information, Refer to TechCONNECT 21 - TRANSMISSION AND TRANSFER CASE or the appropriate service manual in Section 21 for specific information regarding disassembly and repair procedures.