Removal and Replacement

Transmission Replacement

^ Tools Required
- J21366 Converter Holding Strap

Removal Procedure
1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Drain the transmission fluid.





3. Remove the shift cable from the transmission.
4. Remove the rear propeller shaft.
5. If equipped with a transfer case, remove the front propeller shaft.
6. If equipped with a transfer case, remove the transfer case.
7. Remove the catalytic converter.
8. Remove the filler tube from the transmission.
9. Plug the fluid fill tube opening in the transmission.
10. Remove the torque converter bolts.
11. Disconnect the wiring harness connector from the vehicle speed sensor and from the park/neutral position switch.
12. Disconnect the transmission oil cooler lines from the transmission.
13. Plug the transmission oil cooler lines connectors in the transmission case.
14. Remove the starter motor.
15. Remove nine bolts securing the transmission to the engine.
16. Pull the transmission straight back from the engine.
17. Install the J 21366 in order to keep the torque converter from sliding off of the transmission turbine shaft.
18. Remove the transmission from the vehicle.
19. Flush the transmission oil cooler and the lines.

Installation Procedure
1. Install the J 21366 in order to keep the torque converter from sliding off of the transmission turbine shaft.
2. Raise the transmission into place and remove the J 21366.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.





3. Install the nine bolts securing the transmission to the engine.
4. Tighten the bolts to 47 Nm (35 ft. lbs.).
5. Install the torque converter bolts.
6. Install the starter motor.
7. Unplug the transmission oil cooler lines connectors in the transmission case.
8. Connect the transmission oil cooler lines to the transmission.
9. Connect the wiring harness connector to the vehicle speed sensor and the park/neutral position switch.
10. Unplug the fluid fill tube opening in the transmission.
11. Install the filler tube.
12. Install the catalytic converter.
13. If equipped with a transfer case, install the transfer case.
14. If equipped with a transfer case, Install the front propeller shaft.
15. Install the rear propeller shaft.
16. Install the shift cable to the transmission.
17. Lower the vehicle.
18. Fill the transmission with new transmission fluid.