Installation

Special Tools:

1. Position the transmission onto 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. 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.

14. Note: If equipped with air suspension, reactivate the system by turning on the air suspension switch.

Lower the vehicle.
15. Install the gear shift lever.
16. Connect the battery ground cable.