Removal

REMOVAL

NOTE: If the transmission is being reconditioned (clutch/seal replacement) or replaced, it is necessary to perform the TCM Adaptation Procedure using the scan tool Refer to Body Control Systems for diagnostic procedures and for further possible causes. Testing and Inspection





1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Raise and support the vehicle.
3. For AWD vehicles, remove the transfer case,
4. For RWD vehicles:
a. Mark propeller shaft (1) and the transmission flange (4) for assembly alignment.
b. Remove the bolts (2) holding the rear propeller shaft coupler (3) to the transmission flange (4).
c. Slide the propeller shaft (1) rearward until the coupler clears the propeller shaft pilot (5) on the transmission output shaft.





NOTE: The starters are located on the right side of the transmission for RWD vehicles and they are on the left side for AWD vehicles.

5. Remove the bolts (2) holding the starter motor (1) to the transmission.





7. Remove the bolt (2) holding the torque converter access cover (1) to the transmission.
8. Remove the torque converter access cover (1) from the transmission.





9. Rotate crankshaft in clockwise direction until converter bolts (1) are accessible. Then remove bolts (1) one at a time. Rotate crankshaft with socket wrench on dampener bolt.





10. Disconnect the gearshift cable (1) from the transmission manual valve lever (3).
11. Loosen the bolts holding the shift cable retaining strap (2) to the transmission.
12. Remove the shift cable (1) from the transmission.





13. Disconnect 13-pin plug connector (1). Turn bayonet lock of the adapter plug (2) anti-clockwise.
14. Remove the 13-pin connector (1) from the transmission.





15. Disconnect transmission fluid cooler lines (1) at transmission fittings (2) and clips (3).
16. Disconnect the transmission vent hose from the transmission.





17. Support rear of engine with safety stand or jack.
18. Raise transmission slightly with service jack to relieve load on crossmember and supports.
19. Remove bolts (2) securing rear support and cushion (3) to transmission crossmember (1).
20. Remove bolts attaching crossmember (1) to frame and remove crossmember.





21. Remove the bolts (1) holding the engine oil pan (2) to the transmission (3).





22. Remove all remaining bolts (2) holding the engine (1) to the transmission (3).
23. Carefully work transmission and torque converter assembly rearward off engine block dowels.
24. Hold torque converter in place during transmission removal.
25. Lower transmission and remove assembly from under the vehicle.
26. To remove torque converter, carefully slide torque converter out of the transmission.