Removal and Replacement

TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

NOTICE: The engine must be supported before removing transmission assembly from engine assembly, so as the vapor blow pipe across the rear of the engine does not contact the dash panel, which could become damaged.

Tools Required:
^ J 21366 Converter Holding Strap
^ J 35944 Oil Cooler and Line Flusher
^ J 35944-20 Cooler Flushing Fluid

REMOVE OR DISCONNECT
1. Negative battery cable.
2. T.V. cable at adjuster assembly.





3. Transmission fluid level indicator.
4. Raise vehicle.
5. Upper and lower underbody braces (if equipped).
6. Complete exhaust system.
7. Support transmission.
8. Driveline support beam.
9. Propeller shaft.
10. Speedometer electrical connector.
11. Shift control cable.
12. Electrical leads at transmission.





13. Converter cover.

IMPORTANT
^ Mark alignment of flywheel and torque converter to retain proper balance.

14. Converter to flywheel bolts.





15. Oil cooler pipes at transmission.
16. T.V. cable at transmission.





17. Transmission to engine bolts.
18. Transmission using J 21366.

CLEAN
^ Transmission oil cooler and pipes should be flushed with J 35944 whenever the transmission has been removed for overhaul or replacement of the torque converter, pump or case.

INSTALL OR CONNECT
1. Transmission using J 21366.
2. Transmission to engine bolts.

Tighten
^ Transmission to engine bolts to 47 N.m (35 lb. ft.).

3. T.V. cable at transmission.
4. Oil cooler pipes at transmission.
5. Converter to flywheel bolts.

IMPORTANT
^ All converter to flywheel bolts should be hand started before torquing to ensure proper alignment and to avoid cross threading.

Tighten
^ Converter to flywheel bolts to 62 N.m (46 lb. ft.).

6. Converter cover.

Tighten
^ Converter cover bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb. in.).

7. Electrical leads at transmission.
8. Shift control cable.
9. Speedometer electrical connector.
10. Propeller shaft.
11. Drive line support beam.
12. Complete exhaust system.
13. Upper and lower underbody braces (if equipped).
14. Lower vehicle.
15. Transmission fluid level indicator.
16. T.V cable at throttle lever.
17. Negative battery cable.