Removal

1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.





2. Place the selector lever in the NEUTRAL position.
3. Raise and support the vehicle.

WARNING: THE ELECTRICAL POWER TO THE AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM MUST BE SHUT OFF PRIOR TO HOISTING, JACKING OR TOWING AN AIR SUSPENSION VEHICLE. THIS CAN BE ACCOMPLISHED BY TURNING OFF THE AIR SUSPENSION SWITCH LOCATED IN THE RH KICK PANEL AREA. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN UNEXPECTED INFLATION OR DEFLATION OF THE AIR SPRINGS WHICH MAY RESULT IN SHIFTING OF THE VEHICLE DURING THESE OPERATIONS.

4. If transmission disassembly is required, drain the transmission fluid.
5. Remove the transfer case.





6. Mark the driveshaft flange and rear axle companion flange for correct alignment during installation.





7. Remove the rear driveshaft.
(1) Remove the four bolts.
(2) Remove the driveshaft.

8. Remove the starter motor.





9. Remove the transmission inspection cover.
(1) Remove the two bolts.
(2) Remove the transmission inspection cover.





10. Remove the torque converter nuts.
- Rotate the crankshaft/flywheel assembly to access all the torque converter nuts.





11. Disconnect the transmission shift linkage.





12. Disconnect the transmission coolant lines.





13. Disconnect the transmission electrical connectors.
(1) Disconnect the Digital Transmission Range (DTR) sensor.
(2) Disconnect the Output Shaft Speed (OSS) sensor.
(3) Disconnect the Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS).





14. Disconnect the solenoid body assembly electrical connector.
15. Position the Hi-Lift Trans Jack, under the transmission.





16. Remove the two transmission mount nuts.





17. Remove the four transmission crossmember bolts.





18. Remove the transmission crossmember.
(1) Remove the two bolts.
(2) Remove the transmission crossmember.





19. Remove the transmission mount.
(1) Remove the bolts.
(2) Remove the transmission mount.

20. Remove the exhaust Three Way Converters (TWC).





21. Remove the six transmission to engine bolts.





22. Remove the transmission fill tube bolt from the back of the cylinder head.





23. Remove the transmission fluid fill tube.





24. Install the torque converter holding tool.

WARNING: THE TORQUE CONVERTER IS HEAVY AND MAY RESULT IN INJURY IF IT FALLS OUT OF THE TRANSMISSION. SECURE THE TORQUE CONVERTER IN THE TRANSMISSION.

25. Lower the transmission from the vehicle.