Manual Transmission/Transaxle: Service and Repair
EAGLE4-151 & 6-258
1. Place transmission shift lever in the neutral position, then remove console, if equipped.
2. Remove gearshift lever bezel and boot, then remove gearshift lever from mounting cover on transmission.
3. Remove skid plate, then mark position of speedometer adapter for reassembly, then disconnect speedometer cable. Plug adapter opening in transfer case to prevent lubricant spillage.
4. Mark propeller shafts and axle yokes for reassembly, then disconnect propeller shafts at transfer case.
5. Disconnect back-up lamp switch wire connector, then support engine using a suitable jack.
6. Support transmission and transfer case using a suitable transmission jack, then remove rear crossmember.
7. Remove catalytic converter support bracket from transfer case.
8. Remove transmission to clutch housing attaching bolts, then remove transmission and transfer case as an assembly.
9. Remove nuts from transfer case mounting studs, then separate transfer case from transmission.
10. Reverse procedure to install. Torque transfer case to transmission adapter housing stud nuts to 33 ft. lbs. Torque transmission to clutch housing bolts to 55 ft. lbs.