Removal and Replacement

TRANSMISSION REMOVAL
1. Raise vehicle.
2. Drain transmission fluid and reinstall oil pan drain plug.

Transmission Fill Tube (Two-Piece):

3. On models with 2-piece fill tube, remove upper half of tube.
4. Disconnect cooler lines at transmission.
5. Support engine with safety stand and support transmission with jack.
6. Disconnect transmission and transfer case shift linkage.
7. Remove necessary exhaust components.
8. Disconnect vehicle speed sensor wires
9. Mark position of front and rear propeller shafts for alignment reference. Then remove shafts from vehicle.
10. Remove rear crossmember.
11. Disconnect transmission shift cable at transmission. Then disconnect transmission throttle valve cable at engine.
12. Disconnect necessary vacuum and fluid hoses.
13. Remove transfer case from transmission.

Crankshaft Position Sensor:

14. Disconnect and remove crankshaft position sensor.

CAUTION: The crankshaft position sensor can be damaged during transmission removal (or installation) if the sensor is still bolted to the engine block. To avoid damage, remove the sensor before removing the transmission.
15. Remove starter motor.
16. Remove bolts attaching converter to drive plate.
17. Remove bolts attaching converter housing to engine.
18. Secure transmission to jack with safety chains.
19. Pull transmission rearward for access to converter. Then secure converter in pump with C-clamp or strap bolted to converter housing.
20. Remove transmission from under vehicle.
21. Remove torque converter if converter or oil pump seal are to be serviced.

TRANSMISSION INSTALLATION
1. Mount transmission on transmission jack. Then secure transmission to jack with safety chains.
2. Lubricate converter drive hub and oil pump seal lip with transmission fluid. Then install converter. Be sure converter is fully seated, in oil pump gears before proceeding. Hold converter in place with C-clamp or strap attached to converter housing.
3. Align and position transmission and converter on engine.
4. Remove clamp or strap used to hold torque converter in place.
5. Move transmission forward seat' and it on engine. Be sure torque converter hub is fully seated.

Transmission Mounting:

6. Install converter housing-to-engine bolts.
7. Install converter-to-drive plate bolts.
8. Install and connect starter motor.
9. Install and connect crankshaft position sensor.
10. Install transfer case on transmission.
11. Connect transfer case shift linkage and vacuum hoses.
12. Connect exhaust components.
13. Install rear crossmember and remove jack used to support transmission assembly.
14. Connect speed sensor wire harness to sensor.
15. Connect wire harness to park/neutral position switch.
16. Align and connect front and rear propeller shafts.
17. Connect transmission wire harnesses and transfer case vacuum and wire harnesses.
18. Connect transmission cooler lines.
19. Connect transmission throttle cable at engine.
20. Install new O-ring seal on upper half of transmission fill tube. Then connect upper and lower tube halves.
21. Lower vehicle.
22. Fill transmission with Mopar (R) Dexron II/Mercon automatic transmission fluid.

TORQUE CONVERTER REMOVAL
1. Remove transmission and torque converter from vehicle.
2. Place a suitable drain pan under the converter housing end of the transmission.

CAUTION: Verify that transmission is secure on the lifting device or work surface, the center of gravity of the transmission will shift when the torque converter is removed creating an unstable condition. The torque converter is a heavy unit. Use caution when separating the torque converter from the transmission.

3. Pull the torque converter forward until the center hub clears the oil pump seal.
4. Separate the torque converter from the transmission.

TORQUE CONVERTER INSTALLATION
Check converter hub and drive notches for sharp edges, burrs, scratches, or nicks. Polish the hub and notches with 320/400 grit paper or crocus cloth if necessary. The hub must be smooth to avoid damaging the pump seal at installation.
1. Lubricate converter hub and oil pump, seal lip with transmission fluid.
2. Place torque converter in position on transmission.

CAUTION: Do not damage oil pump seal or bushing while inserting torque converter into the front of the transmission.

3. Align torque converter to oil pump seal opening.
4. Insert torque converter hub into oil pump.
5. While pushing torque converter inward, rotate converter until converter is fully seated in the oil pump gears.

Checking Torque Converter Seating:

6. Check converter seating with a scale and straightedge. Surface of converter lugs should be 1/2 inch to rear of straight edge when converter is fully seated.
7. If necessary, temporarily secure converter with C-clamp attached to the converter housing.
8. Install the transmission in the vehicle.
9. Fill the transmission with the recommended fluid.