Transmission Installation

TRANSMISSION INSTALLATION

TOOLS REQUIRED
J 21366 Converter Holding Strap

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Install the J 21366 onto the transmission bell housing to retain the torque converter.
2. Support the transmission with a transmission jack.
3. Raise the transmission into place while simultaneously installing the fluid indicator tube.
4. Remove the J 21366 from the transmission.
5. Slide the transmission straight onto the locating pins while lining up the marks on the flywheel and the torque converter.
The torque converter must rotate freely by hand.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

6. Install six studs and one bolt securing the transmission to the engine.

Tighten
Tighten the studs and the bolt to 50 N-m (37 lb ft).




7. Install the stud and bolt securing the transmission to the engine.

Tighten
Tighten the stud and the bolt to 50 N-m (37 lb ft).




8. Install the flywheel to torque converter bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 63 N.m (46 lb ft).

9. Install the torque converter access plug.




10. Install the transmission vent hose, fuel lines, and the wiring harness to the transmission




11. Install the two bolts securing the heat shield to the transmission

Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 17 N-m (13 lb ft).

12. Install the shift cable to the shift lever ball stud and the bracket.
13. Install the transfer case.
14. Install the two bolts and nut securing the transmission rear mount to the transmission.

Tighten
Tighten the bolts and nut to 60 N-m (45 lb ft).

15. Connect the vent hose and electrical connectors to the transfer case, if equipped
16. If the vehicle is equipped with a transfer case, install the front propeller shaft.
17. Install the starter motor.
18. Install the exhaust pipe assembly.
19. Install the transmission support to the vehicle.

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 70 N-m (50 lb ft)




20. Install the transmission mount to transmission support nuts.

Tighten
Tighten the nuts to 40 N-m (29 lb ft).

21. Remove the transmission jack.
22. Install the rear propeller shaft.
23. Flush the transmission oil cooler and cooling lines if necessary.
24. Connect the oil cooler lines to the transmission.
25. Lower the vehicle.

CAUTION: Refer to battery disconnect caution in service precautions.

26. Connect the battery.
27. Fill the transmission to the proper level with DEXRON(R) III transmission fluid. Refer to Transmission Fluid Checking Procedure.