3L30 (180/180C) Automatic Transmission

1. Disconnect battery ground cable, then remove air cleaner and throttle cable from throttle linkage.

2. Raise and support vehicle and drain transmission fluid.

3. Disconnect shift linkage and propeller shaft

4. Disconnect support bracket at catalytic converter.

5. Disconnect or remove components necessary to obtain clearance for removal.

6. Support transmission with suitable jack.

7. Remove transmission crossmember and lower transmission sufficiently to obtain clearance to other components. Do not stretch or damage any cables, wires or other components when lowering transmission.

8. Remove dipstick tube and seal and cover opening in transmission.

9. Disconnect speedometer cable, vacuum modulator line, electrical connectors and cooler lines. Cap all openings in transmission and the lines.

10. Remove dampener and support, if applicable.

11. Remove transmission support braces. Note location of braces for installation in same position.

12. Remove converter housing cover and mark relationship between flywheel and torque converter.

13. Remove flywheel to torque converter attaching screws. Support engine with suitable jack before disconnecting transmission.

14. Remove remaining transmission to engine attaching screws, noting location of any brackets or clips fore moving them aside.

15. Slide transmission straight back off locating pins and install converter holding strap J 21366 or equivalent.

16. Reverse procedure to install.