Removal

Special Tools:

Special Tool(s)

NOTE: If the transmission is to be removed for a period of time, support the engine with a safety stand and a wood block.

1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.





2. Place the selector lever in NEUTRAL position.





3. Remove the nut, and remove the transmission upper fill tube.
4. Raise and support the vehicle.
5. If transmission disassembly is required, drain the transmission fluid.
6. Vehicles equipped with 4WD, remove the transfer case.





7. To maintain initial driveshaft balance, mark the driveshaft yoke and axle flange, so they can be installed in their original positions.





8. Remove the rear driveshaft.
1. Remove the four bolts.
2. Remove the driveshaft.
9. Remove the starter motor.

10. NOTE: Mark the torque converter and the flexplate for correct alignment at reinstallation.





Remove the four nuts.
^ Rotate the crankshaft for access to the flexplate nuts.





11. Disconnect the shift cable.
1. Disconnect the shift cable from the manual control lever.
2. Disconnect the shift cable from the bracket.





12. Disconnect the transmission wiring harness.
1. Disconnect the transmission connector.
2. Disconnect the Intermediate Shaft Speed (ISS) sensor.
3. Disconnect the digital Transmission Range (TR) sensor connector.
4. Disconnect the Output Shaft Speed (OSS) sensor
13. Remove the three-way catalytic converter.

14. CAUTION: Care should be taken not to damage the cooler lines.





Hold the case fitting and remove the transmission cooler lines.





15. Remove the nuts.

16. CAUTION: Do not allow the transmission to hang freely.





Position the High-Lift Transmission Jack under the transmission. Raise and support the transmission.





17. Remove the crossmember.
1. Remove the six bolts (three each side).
2. Remove the crossmember.





18. Remove the transmission mount.
1. Remove the screws.
2. Remove the transmission mount.

19. NOTE: Lower the High-Lift Transmission Jack to gain access to the screws.





Remove the transmission-to-engine screws.





20. On 4x4 models, remove the vent tube.

21. WARNING: The torque converter is heavy and can result in injury if it falls out of the transmission. Secure the torque converter in the transmission. Failure to follow these instructions can result in personal injury.





Install the special tool before lowering the transmission from the vehicle.

22. WARNING: Secure the transmission to the transmission jack with a safety chain. Failure to follow these instructions can result in personal injury.

Lower the transmission.
23. Carry out the Transmission Fluid Cooler Back Flushing/Cleaning.