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





10. Remove the rubber plug to access the torque converter nuts.





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





12. Disconnect the transmission shift linkage.





13. Disconnect the transmission coolant lines.





14. 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).





15. Disconnect the solenoid body assembly electrical connector.
16. Position the Hi-Lift Trans Jack, under the transmission.
17. Remove the exhaust, crossmember and Three Way Converters (TWC).





18. Remove the fuel line bracket bolt.





19. Remove the transmission fill tube bolt from the back of the (RH) cylinder head.





20. Remove the upper transmission fluid fill tube.





21. Remove the six transmission to engine bolts.





22. Install the torque converter holding tool.
23. Lower the transmission from the vehicle.

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.