TorqShift(R)6

Transmission - Gasoline Engines









Removal

All Vehicles

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Jacking and Lifting Service and Repair.

2. Remove the transmission fluid level indicator.





3. NOTE: If transmission disassembly is required, drain the transmission fluid.

Remove the drain plug and drain the transmission fluid. Install the drain plug.

- Tighten to 18 Nm (159 lb-in).





4. Remove the exhaust Y-Pipe. For additional information, refer to Exhaust System Exhaust Y-Pipe.

5. Remove the starter motor. For additional information, refer to Starting System - Gasoline Engines Service and Repair.

6. Remove the torque converter nut access cover.





7. Remove and discard the 4 torque converter nuts.





8. Remove the 2 bolts and the inspection cover.





9. Rotate the shell of the transmission vehicle harness connector counterclockwise and disconnect the transmission vehicle harness connector.





10. Disconnect the selector lever cable end from the manual control lever, remove the 2 bolts and position the selector lever cable and bracket aside.





11. NOTE: The wiring harness has 4 retainers, one shown.

Remove the 4 wiring harness retainers from the transmission case and position the wiring harness aside.





12. NOTICE: Only use hand tools when loosening the engine support insulator nuts or damage to the engine support insulator may occur.

NOTE: The RH engine support insulator studs may come out of the insulator while removing the nuts. Install new RH engine support insulator studs if the studs come out.

Remove and discard the 4 RH engine support insulator nuts.





13. NOTICE: Only use hand tools when loosening the engine support insulator nuts or damage to the engine support insulator may occur.

Remove and discard the 3 LH engine support insulator nuts.





Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) vehicles

14. NOTICE: When removing the crossmember, support the transmission using a heavy duty transmission jack.
- Place the jack so the fluid pan does not support the weight of the transmission.
- Fasten a chain or ratchet strap over the top of the transmission and to both sides of the jack.
- Failure to use a heavy duty transmission jack can result in damage to the transmission.

NOTE: The transmission support insulator studs may come out of the transmission support insulator while removing the transmission support insulator-to-crossmember nuts. Install new transmission support insulator studs if the studs come out.

Remove the transmission support crossmember. For additional information, refer to Full Frame and Body Mounting Service and Repair.

RWD vehicles equipped with a slip yoke

15. Remove the rear driveshaft. For additional information, refer to Driveshaft Diagrams.

16. If installing a new, remanufactured or overhauled transmission, remove and discard the 2 transmission support insulator-to-transmission bolts and remove the transmission support insulator.





RWD vehicles equipped with a fixed yoke

17. NOTE: It may be necessary to tap the driveshaft yoke with a plastic or rubber soft-faced hammer if a pry area is not present on the driveshaft side.

Index mark the rear driveshaft. Remove and discard the 4 bolts and position the rear driveshaft aside.

- Support the driveshaft using mechanics wire.





18. If installing a new, remanufactured or overhauled transmission, remove and discard the 4 transmission support insulator bracket bolts and remove the transmission support insulator and bracket.





Vehicles equipped with Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) and a manual shift transfer case

19. Remove the transfer case linkage bolt and position the transfer case linkage aside.





20. Remove the bolt and remove the transfer case linkage bracket.





4WD vehicles

21. NOTICE: When removing the transfer case, support the transmission using a heavy duty transmission jack.
- Place the jack so the fluid pan does not support the weight of the transmission.
- Fasten a chain or ratchet strap over the top of the transmission and to both sides of the jack.
- Failure to use a heavy duty transmission jack can result in damage to the transmission.

NOTE: If the transmission is being removed for the flexplate or engine related repairs, the transfer case does not need to be separated from the transmission.

Remove the transfer case. For additional information, refer to Transfer Case Removal.

All Vehicles

22. Remove the bolt and position the transmission fluid cooler tubes aside.





23. Remove the lower transmission fluid filler tube bolt and position the transmission fluid filler tube aside. Remove and discard the transmission fluid filler tube O-ring.





24. NOTE: Note the location of the 2 longer bolts for installation. The 2 longer bolts go to the bolt holes with the dowel pins.

Remove the 7 bolts, position aside the fuel line bracket and remove the transmission from the dowel pins.





25. Slide the transmission back enough to install the Torque Converter Retainer and remove the transmission.





Installation

All vehicles

1. NOTICE: Failure to flush the transmission fluid cooler and transmission fluid cooler tubes can result in metallic contamination of the transmission.

If installing a new, remanufactured or overhauled transmission, clean and backflush the transmission fluid cooler tubes to prevent repeat repairs. For additional information, refer to Transmission Fluid Cooler Backflushing and Cleaning Procedures.

2. NOTICE: Failure to install a new auxiliary transmission fluid cooler can result in metallic contamination of the transmission.

If installing a new, remanufactured or overhauled transmission install a new auxiliary transmission fluid cooler if equipped.

3. NOTICE: Failure to clean the Power Take-Off (PTO) can result in metallic contamination of the transmission.

For vehicles equipped with a Power Take-Off (PTO) assembly, prior to installing the transmission, flush and clean the PTO assembly to remove any foreign material. Failure to remove foreign material from the PTO assembly may result in subsequent transmission concerns.

4. Inspect the back of the engine to be sure both dowel pins are in the engine. If the dowel pins are not in the engine, install new dowel pins as needed. If installing the same transmission that was removed, remove the dowel pins from the transmission and install them in the engine. Rotate the flexplate to align the 2 slots at the 6 o'clock position.





5. NOTICE: Prior to installation of the transmission, lubricate the torque converter pilot hub or damage to the torque converter or the engine crankshaft can occur.

Lubricate the torque converter pilot hub with multi-purpose grease and align the paint dot on the torque converter in the 12 o'clock position.





6. If the Torque Converter Retainer has not been installed during the assembly of the transmission, install the Torque Converter Retainer to hold the torque converter in place while moving and positioning the transmission in place. Once the transmission is in place, remove the Torque Converter Retainer.





7. Position the fuel line bracket over the torque converter housing and install the transmission on the dowel pins on the back of the engine. Install the 7 bolts.
- Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).





8. Install a new transmission fluid filler tube O-ring. Lubricate it with clean transmission fluid.





9. Install the transmission fluid filler tube in the transmission and install the lower transmission fluid filler tube bolt.
- Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).





10. Inspect the transmission fluid cooler tube O-rings for damage and install new O-rings as necessary. Lubricate the O-rings with clean transmission fluid.





11. Position the transmission fluid cooler tubes in the transmission case and install the bolt.
- Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).





Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) vehicles

12. Install the transfer case. For additional information, refer to Transfer Case Installation.

Vehicles equipped with 4WD and a manual shift transfer case

13. Position the transfer case linkage bracket and loosely install the bolt.





14. Position the transfer case linkage and install the bolt.
- Tighten to 115 Nm (85 lb-ft).





15. Tighten the transfer case linkage bracket bolt.
- Tighten to 115 Nm (85 lb-ft).





Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) vehicles equipped with a slip yoke

16. If required, install new transmission support insulator studs.
- Tighten to 75 Nm (55 lb-ft).

17. If removed, install the transmission support insulator and 2 new transmission support insulator-to-transmission bolts.
- Tighten to 103 Nm (76 lb-ft).





18. Install the rear driveshaft. For additional information, refer to Driveshaft Diagrams.

RWD vehicles equipped with a fixed yoke

19. If required, install new transmission support insulator studs.
- Tighten to 75 Nm (55 lb-ft).

20. If removed, install the transmission support insulator and bracket and 4 new bolts.
- Tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).





21. Position the driveshaft on the flange, align the marks made during removal on the driveshaft and install 4 new driveshaft-to-transmission flange bolts.
- Tighten to 103 Nm (76 lb-ft).





RWD vehicles

22. Install the crossmember. For additional information, refer to Full Frame and Body Mounting Service and Repair.

All Vehicles

23. NOTICE: Only use hand tools when installing the engine support insulator nuts or damage to the engine support insulator may occur.

Install the 3 new LH engine support insulator nuts.

- Tighten to 200 Nm (148 lb-ft).





24. NOTE: The RH engine support insulator studs may come out of the insulator while removing the nuts. Install new RH engine support insulator studs if the studs come out.

If required, install the new RH engine support insulator stud (W790018).

- Tighten to 80 Nm (59 lb-ft).

25. NOTICE: Only use hand tools when installing the engine support insulator nuts or damage to the engine support insulator may occur.

Install the 4 new RH engine support insulator nuts.

- Tighten to 115 Nm (85 lb-ft).





26. NOTE: The wiring harness has 4 retainers, one shown.

Position the wiring harness and install the 4 wiring harness retainers on the transmission case.





27. Position the selector lever cable bracket and install the 2 bolts.
- Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).





28. Install the transmission vehicle harness connector and lock the transmission vehicle harness connector by rotating the outer shell clockwise.





29. Install the inspection cover and the 2 bolts.
- Tighten to 35 Nm (26 lb-ft).





30. Install 4 new torque converter nuts.
- Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).





31. Install the torque converter access cover.





32. Install the starter motor. For additional information, refer to Starting System - Gasoline Engines Service and Repair.

33. Install the exhaust Y-Pipe. For additional information, refer to Exhaust System Exhaust Y-Pipe.

34. Install and adjust the selector lever cable. For additional information, Automatic Transaxle/Transmission External Controls Adjustments.

35. If transmission was drained, fill the transmission with clean transmission fluid. For additional information, refer to Transmission Fluid Drain and Refill Transmission Fluid Drain and Refill. If transmission was not drained, install the transmission fluid level indicator then check and adjust the transmission fluid level.

36. If a new main control was installed, the solenoid body strategy will need to be updated. For additional information, refer to Solenoid Body Strategy Solenoid Body Strategy - TorqShift(R)6.

37. After completing the repairs, use the scan tool to perform the Misfire Monitor Neutral Profile Correction procedure, following the on-screen instructions.