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Transmission Support Replacement (4WD, ZR2)



Transmission Support Replacement (4WD, ZR2)

Removal Procedure





1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the transmission mount shield bolts, if equipped.
3. Remove the transmission mount shield, if equipped.




4. Install the transmission jack to the transmission and support the transmission.
5. Disconnect the transmission wiring harness from transmission support, if necessary.
6. Remove the transmission mount to the transmission support stud nut or nuts.
7. Remove the catalytic converter hanger bracket from the transmission support, if necessary.




8. Remove the transmission support to the frame nuts and bolts.




9. Remove the transmission support to the frame nuts and bolts, ZR2.
10. Remove the transmission support.


Installation Procedure





1. Install the transmission support.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

2. Install the transmission support to the frame nuts and bolts, ZR2.

Tighten the transmission support to the frame nuts to 54 N.m (40 lb ft).





3. Install the transmission support to the frame nuts and bolts.

Tighten the transmission support to the frame nuts to 54 N.m (40 lb ft).

4. Install the catalytic converter hanger bracket to transmission support, if necessary.

Tighten the catalytic converter hanger bracket to the transmission support mounting bolts to 17 N.m (13 lb ft).





5. Install the transmission mount to the transmission support stud nut or nuts.

Tighten the transmission mount to the transmission support stud nuts to 57 N.m (42 lb ft).

6. Connect the transmission wiring harness to the transmission support,if necessary.
7. Remove the transmission jack from the transmission.




8. Install the transmission mount shield, if equipped.
9. Install the transmission mount shield bolts, if equipped.

* Tighten the transmission mount shield front bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
* Tighten the transmission mount shield rear bolts to 33 N.m (24 lb ft).


10. Lower the vehicle.