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Transmission








Special Tool(s)

CAUTION: If the clutch plates or the intermediate band are replaced, soak the new parts in the specified Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) for at least two hours before assembly. Apply the specified ATF to all seal rings, rotating parts, O-rings and sliding parts.

NOTE: Clean all bearings thoroughly in solvent and blow dry with compressed air. Inspect the bearings for pitting and rough operation. Replace as necessary.

NOTE: All O-rings, seals, and gaskets must be replaced with new ones.

1. Prior to installation, inspect the transmission case for damage, cracks, or wear. Replace as necessary.





2. Use (A) Valve Body Guide Pins to align the torque converter stator support. Use (B) Step Plate to press the (C) torque converter stator support into the converter housing.





3. Use (A) Driver Handle and (B) Bearing Cup Replacer to install the bearing cup into the converter housing.





4. NOTE: Tighten the torque converter stator support bolts evenly and gradually.

Install the eight bearing cover bolts.





5. Install the (A) idler gear and (B) output shaft as an assembly. Install the idler gear and output shaft by tapping them in with a plastic hammer.





6. NOTE: Tighten the bearing housing bolts evenly and gradually.

Install the bearing housing onto the converter housing.
1 Install the bearing housing onto the converter housing.
2 Install the bolts.





7. Install a new bearing housing roll pin. Align the holes on the idler gear shaft with the mark on the bearing housing. Tap the roll pin in using a 5/32 inch pin punch and hammer.





8. Install the differential.





9. NOTE: Move the manual shaft and verify that the parking pawl operates.

Install the parking pawl assembly.
1 Install the parking pawl.
2 Install the parking pawl shaft.
3 Install the parking pawl return spring.
4 Install the parking pawl shaft E-clip.





10. Install the detent lever spring and actuator support.
1 Install the actuator support.
2 Install new actuator support bolts.
3 Install the detent lever spring.





11. Install the detent lever. Attach the detent lever spring to the detent lever.





12. Install the manual shaft plate and the lever holder.
1 Install the lever holder.
2 Install the manual shaft plate.
3 Install the lever holder nut.





13. Install the manual shaft. Push the manual shaft into the manual shaft plate.





14. Install the manual shaft washer and nut.





15. Install the output shell. Set the thrust bearing onto the output shell.
The output shell thrust washer outer diameter is 72.1 mm (2.84 inch).





16. Apply a small bead of Silicone Gasket and Sealant to the surfaces of the (A) converter housing and transmission case. Carefully install new (B) O-rings.





17. NOTE: Tighten the transmission bolts evenly and gradually.

Attach the transmission case to the converter housing and install the transmission case bolts.





18. Install Turbine Shaft Holder.





19. Install the (A) turbine shaft and direct clutch assembly with the (B) thrust bearing between the direct clutch and output shell.
^ Assemble the turbine shaft and direct clutch assembly.
^ Install the turbine shaft and direct clutch assembly into the transmission case.





20. Install the ring gear to the output shell.
Install the ring gear with the external gear side down.