Installation

1. Position the transmission onto a Hi-Lift Jack.
2. Raise and position the transmission.





3. Install the nine transmission to engine bolts.
4. Install the exhaust inlet crossover pipe.





5. Install the (RH) transmission mount bolt.
1 Position the exhaust bracket.
2 Install the bolt.





6. Install the rear crossmember.
1 Position the crossmember.
2 Install the six bolts (three each side).





7. Install the nuts.
8. Remove the Hi-Lift Jack.
9. Install the starter motor.
10. On 4-wheel drive vehicles, install the transfer case.





11. NOTE: To maintain initial driveshaft balance, align marks on the rear driveshaft yoke and axle flange made during removal.

Install the rear driveshaft.
1 Position the rear driveshaft.
2 Install the four bolts.





12. Connect the hydraulic clutch line.





13. Reconnect the transmission wiring harness.
1 Connect the Heated Oxygen Sensor (H02S) connector.
2 Connect the backup lamp switch connector.





14. Fill the transmission with (A) transmission fluid until it reaches the bottom of the (B) fill port and install the (C) case plug.
- Use MERCON Multipurpose Automatic Transmission Fluid XT-2-QDX or DDX or equivalent MERCON automatic transmission fluid.

15. NOTE: If equipped with air suspension, reactivate the system by turning on the air suspension switch.

Lower the vehicle.
16. Install the gear shift lever; refer to Shift Lever and Boot.
17. Connect the battery ground cable.