AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [5R55S]

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1.  Disconnect the negative battery cable.

2.  Drain the ATF. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID (ATF) REPLACEMENT [5R55S].)

3.  Remove the following parts.

(1)  Under cover

(2)  Front propeller shaft (4x4) (See PROPELLER SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [5AT].)

(3)  Rear propeller shaft (See PROPELLER SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [5AT].)

(4)  Oxidation catalytic converter (See EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [WL-C, WE-C].)

(5)  Front pipe (See EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [WL-C, WE-C].)

4.  Remove in the order indicated in the table.

5.  Install in the reverse order of removal.

6.  Add ATF and, with the engine idling, inspect the ATF level and inspect for leakage. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID (ATF) REPLACEMENT [5R55S].) (See AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID (ATF) INSPECTION [5R55S].)

7.  Inspect selector lever operation. (See SELECTOR LEVER INSPECTION.)

8.  Inspect for leakage of ATF from all connecting points.

9.  Perform the mechanical system test. (See MECHANICAL SYSTEM TEST [5R55S].)

Service item	Test item
	Line pressure test	Stall speed test
Automatic transmission replacement	×
Automatic transmission overhaul	×	×
Control valve body replacement	×	×
Torque converter replacement	×	×
Fluid pump replacement	×
Clutch system replacement	×

10.  Perform the road test. (See ROAD TEST [5R55S].)

4x2

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1	Insulator
2	Insulator
3	Selector cable bracket
4	Selector cable
5	Cover
6	Torque converter installation nuts (See Torque Converter Installation Nuts Removal Note.) (See Torque Converter Installation Nuts Installation Note.)
7	Crossmember (See Transmission Removal Note.)
8	Transmission mount rubber
9	CKP sensor connector
10	AT connector
11	Digital TR sensor connector
12	TSS sensor connector
13	ISS sensor connector
14	OSS sensor connector
15	Wiring harness
16	Insulator bracket
17	Oil pipe (See Oil Pipe Removal Note.) (See Oil Pipe Installation Note.)
18	Transmission installation bolt and nut
19	Transmission (See Transmission Removal Note.) (See Transmission Installation Note.)

4x4

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1	Insulator
2	Insulator
3	Selector cable bracket
4	Selector cable
5	Cover
6	Torque converter installation nuts (See Torque Converter Installation Nuts Removal Note.) (See Torque Converter Installation Nuts Installation Note.)
7	Transfer case under cover
8	Crossmember (See Transmission Removal Note.)
9	Transmission mount component
10	Transmission mount upper
11	Transmission rubber
12	Transmission mount lower
13	Transfer case motor connector
14	Transfer case speed sensor connector
15	CKP sensor connector
16	AT connector
17	Digital TR sensor connector
18	TSS sensor connector
19	ISS sensor connector
20	OSS sensor connector
21	Wiring harness
22	Insulator bracket
23	Oil pipe (See Oil Pipe Removal Note.) (See Oil Pipe Installation Note.)
24	Transmission installation bolt and nut
25	Transmission and transfer case (See Transmission Removal Note.) (See Transmission Installation Note.)

4x4

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26	Transfer case
27	Transmission

Torque Converter Installation Nuts Removal Note

1.  Remove the cooling fan. (See COOLING FAN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [WL-C, WE-C].)

2.  Hold the crankshaft pulley to prevent the drive plate from rotating.

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3.  Remove the torque converter nuts.

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Oil Pipe Removal Note

1.  Remove the oil pipe installation bolt and nut.

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Transmission Removal Note

Warning

•  Verify that the transmission is securely supported by the jack. If the transmission falls, serious injury or death and damage to the vehicle could result. Before removing the transmission make sure that the jack is securely supporting the transmission.

Caution

•  To prevent the torque converter and transmission from separating, remove the transmission without tilting it toward the torque converter.

1.  Remove the front differential mount rubber.

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2.  Support the transfer case side securely using one transmission jack.

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3.  Remove the crossmember.

Caution

•  Do not allow the transmission jack to interfere with the transmission mount bracket bolts, otherwise the bolts could be damaged.

4.  Support the transmission securely using a transmission jack.

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5.  Support the front side of engine securely using a transmission jack.

6.  Remove the transmission installation bolt.

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7.  Remove the transmission while setting it out of the way so that it does not contact the differential.

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Transmission Installation Note

Warning

•  Verify that the transmission is securely supported by the jack. If the transmission falls, serious injury or death and damage to the vehicle could result. Before removing the transmission make sure that the jack is securely supporting the transmission.

Caution

•  To prevent the torque converter and transmission from separating, remove the transmission without tilting it toward the torque converter

1.  Support the front side of engine securely using a transmission jack.

2.  Support the transmission and transfer case securely using a transmission jack.

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3.  Install the transmission while setting it out of the way so that it does not contact the differential.

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4.  Tighten the transmission installation bolts and nuts.

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5.  Install the front differential mount rubber.

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Oil Pipe Installation Note

1.  Install the oil pipe installation bolt and nut.

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Torque Converter Installation Nuts Installation Note

1.  Hold the crankshaft pulley to prevent the drive plate from rotating.

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Caution

•  Loosely and equally tighten the torque converter nuts, then further tighten them to the specified tightening torque.

2.  Tighten the new torque converter installation nuts.

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