Part 1

Transmission








Special Tool(s)





1. Place the transmission on a workbench.
2. If vehicle is equipped, remove the torque converter adapter plate assembly.





3. NOTE: Make an identifying mark on the nut, stud, and adapter plate to allow for correct installation.

If the vehicle is equipped and installation of a new or remanufactured torque converter is necessary, remove the torque converter adapter plate.





4. WARNING: The torque converter is heavy, especially when full of fluid.

Using the special tools, remove the torque converter.





5. WARNING: The torque converter is heavy, especially when full of fluid.

NOTE: If not installing a new torque converter leave the adapter bolted to the torque.

Using the special tools, remove the torque converter and adapter plate as an assembly.





6. Remove the input shaft.





7. Remove the sensors.





8. Remove the digital Transmission Range (TR) sensor.





9. Remove and discard the nut.





10. Using the special tool, remove the output shaft flange.





11. Using the special tools, remove the extension housing seal.





12. CAUTION: The parking pawl, parking pawl return spring and parking pawl shaft could fall out during removal of the extension housing.

Remove the extension housing.





13. Remove the parking pawl assembly and discard the gasket.
1 Remove the parking pawl shaft.
2 Remove the parking pawl.
3 Remove the parking pawl return spring.
4 Remove and discard the gasket.





14. NOTE: The transmission fluid pan gasket is reusable. Clean and inspect the gasket for damage. If not damaged, the gasket should be reused.

Remove the transmission fluid pan and gasket.





15. Remove the transmission fluid filter and discard.





16. Remove the manual control valve detent spring.





17. Disconnect the reverse pressure switch connector.





18. Remove the reverse pressure switch and discard.





19. Remove the valve body cover plate and gasket. Discard the gasket.





20. Remove the reverse servo assembly.





21. CAUTION: Do not damage solenoid body connector pins.

Remove the solenoid body assembly by lifting on the body and pushing the connector from the other side of the case.





22. Remove the main control valve body, separator plate, and gasket.





23. Remove the intermediate clutch spring and seal.





24. Using the special tools, remove the converter hub seal.





25. CAUTION: Failure to loosen the OD band adjusting screw prior to pump removal may cause damage to the pump and OD band.

CAUTION: Throw the locknuts away. The locknuts are not reusable for assembly.

Remove the locknuts, and loosen the OD band adjusting screw.





26. Remove the OD anchor strut.





27. CAUTION: The screws are not reusable for assembly. Discard the screws. If the screws are reused the housing may become separated from the transmission.

Remove and discard the screws.





28. Install the special tool.





29. Using the special tools, remove the pump.