Operation CHARM: Car repair manuals for everyone.

Steps 121 - 136





121. CAUTION: Tool will bottom when bushing is in the correct position.

Using the special tool, install the extension housing bushing.





122. Position a new extension housing seal with drain hole in the 6 o'clock position.





123. Using the special tool, install a new extension housing seal.

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124. Install the digital transmission range (TR) sensor.
1. Position the digital TR sensor on the transmission.
2. Loosely install the screws.
3. Rotate the manual lever to the neutral position (two detents rearward).





125. CAUTION: Tightening one screw before tightening the other can cause the sensor to bind or become damaged.

NOTE: The manual lever must be in the neutral position.

Using the special tool, align the digital TR sensor and tighten screws in an alternating sequence.





126. Install the manual control lever.
1. Install the lever.
2. Install the nut.





127. If equipped, install the transmission servo heat shield and nut.





128. NOTE: Inspect the O-ring seal for damage. Install a new component if damaged.

Install the output shaft speed (OSS) sensor.
1. Install the sensor.
2. Install the screw.





129. NOTE: Inspect the O-ring seal for damage. Install a new component if damaged.

Install the intermediate shaft speed sensor.
1. Install the intermediate shaft speed sensor.
2. Install the intermediate shaft speed sensor screw.





130. CAUTION: The splines of the input shaft are not the same length on both ends. The shaft end with the shorter splines goes into the fluid pump.

Install the input shaft.





131. Using the special tool, check that the fluid pump gear seal ring is seated.





132. CAUTION: Do not damage the fluid pump gear O-ring seal when installing the torque converter.

CAUTION: Make sure the converter hub is fully engaged in the front pump support and gear, and it rotates freely. Do not damage the hub seal.

CAUTION: If the torque converter slides out, the hub seal can be damaged.

Lubricate the converter hub with clean automatic transmission fluid.





133. WARNING: The torque converter can fall out if the transmission is tipped. Failure to follow these instructions can result in personal injury.

Use the special tools to install the torque converter by pushing and rotating.





134. Make sure the torque converter is installed to specification.





135. Lubricate the torque converter pilot hub with multi-purpose grease.





136. Install the special tool on the case.