Installation
INSTALLATIONTransmission
1. Using a suitable high lift jack, raise and position the transmission to the engine and clutch.
2. Install the eight transmission-to-engine bolts.
3. Position the front Three Way Catalytic Converter (TWC) in the vehicle and install the bolts. Do not tighten the bolts at this time.
4. NOTE: Tighten the rear TWC bolts first.
Using a new gasket and nuts, install the two rear Three Way Catalytic Converter (TWC) bolts. Tighten the front bolts at this time.
^ Connect the Heated Oxygen Sensor (H02S) electrical connectors.
5. Install the RH and LH crossmember bolts and the RH crossmember cover.
6. Install the transmission mount nuts.
7. Connect the heat shields to the crossmember.
8. Remove the high lift transmission jack.
9. Install the wiring harness brackets and attach the wiring harness.
1 Position the wire harness on the transmission.
2 Connect the Output Shaft Speed (OSS) sensor electrical connector.
3 Connect the reverse lamp switch electrical connector.
10. Install the front support.
11. Connect the clutch hydraulic line to the clutch slave cylinder.
12. Install the starter.
13. Install the transfer case, if equipped.
14. Connect the driveshaft.
15. Refill the transmission to specification.
16. Lower the vehicle.
17. Position the upper gearshift lever, the outer gearshift lever boot and console finish panel into the console, then install the nut.
18. Connect the battery ground cable.
19. Bleed the clutch hydraulic system.