Removal and Installation

REMOVAL
1. Disconnect battery ground cable and shift transmission into Neutral position, then remove ball from shift lever.
2. Remove floor mat or carpet, then the shift boot and bezel assembly from transmission opening cover.
3. On models with ZF transmission, remove upper portion of shift lever, then the four capscrews from shift control housing and separate entire shifter assembly from transmission.
4. On all models, raise and support vehicle, then remove drain plug and drain oil from transmission.
5. On models with ZF transmission and IDI turbo diesel engine, proceed as follows:
a. Loosen marman clamp at wastegate housing exhaust outlet, then remove bolt retaining engine charge exhaust pipe to transmission housing.
b. Remove nuts retaining exhaust extension pipe to muffler and pipe assembly, then remove charge exhaust pipe and extension pipe.
6. On 4WD models, remove transfer case.
7. On all models, disconnect speedometer cable and back-up lamp switch electrical connector.
8. Support transmission with a suitable transmission jack.
9. Disconnect driveshaft and clutch linkage or hydraulic hose from transmission and wire to one side.
10. On all models, remove transmission rear insulator and lower retainer, then remove crossmember.
11. Remove transmission attaching bolts, then slide transmission rearward and lower from vehicle.

INSTALLATION
1. Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
a. Torque transmission to engine block bolts to 40-50 ft lbs.
b. Torque insulator bolts and nut to 60-80 ft lbs.
c. When battery has been disconnected and then reconnected, abnormal drive symptoms may occur for 10 or more miles due to Powertrain Control Module (PCM) reset.