Transmission Removal

Transmission 4.2L - Removal 44.20.01





Special Service Tools

All vehicles
1. Move the transmission selector lever to the 'N' position.
2. Disconnect the battery ground cable.

Vehicles with 4.2L engine without supercharger
3. Remove the throttle body.

All vehicles





4. NOTE: Vehicles with 4.2L engine shown, vehicles with 4.2L engine with supercharger similar.

Install the special tools.





5. NOTE: Vehicles with 4.2L engine with supercharger shown, vehicles with 4.2L engine without supercharger similar.

NOTE: Right-hand shown, Left-hand similar.

Install the special tool.
^ Rotate the special tool adjustment bolls a suitable amount of turns to improve access to the top of the automatic transmission.
6. Remove the exhaust system.
7. Remove the driveshaft.
8. Remove the starter motor.





9. Remove the rubber access cover.





10. Remove the retaining bolts.
^ Rotate the torque converter to gain access to the remaining bolts.





11. Detach the transmission fluid cooler tubes from the oil pan.





12. Detach the transmission fluid tubes from the automatic transmission.
1. Remove the retaining bolt.
2. Remove the retaining plate.

CAUTION: Make sure the transmission fluid cooler tubes are not removed from the automatic transmission by using a pry bar. Failure to follow this instruction may result in damage to the vehicle.

3. Detach the transmission fluid cooler tubes from the automatic transmission.
^ Allow the transmission fluid to drain into a suitable container.





13. Detach the selector lever cable.





14. Reposition the selector lever cable.
^ Remove the retaining bolts.





15. CAUTION: Make sure the automatic transmission weight is evenly supported on the special tool. Failure to follow this instruction may result in damage to the vehicle.

Install the special tool.





16. Lower the rear of the transmission.
^ Remove the automatic transmission mount retaining bolts.





17. WARNING: SECURE THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION TO THE SPECIAL TOOL USING THE TIE DOWN STRAPS. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS INSTRUCTION MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.

Install the tie down strap.





18. CAUTION: Make sure the Transmission Control Module (TCM) and main control valve body is protected against electrostatic discharge. Failure to follow this instruction may result in component damage.

Disconnect the automatic transmission electrical connector.





19. Remove the retaining bolts.




20. WARNING: DO NOT LET THE TORQUE CONVERTER DROP OUT OF THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS INSTRUCTION MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.

Remove the automatic transmission from the vehicle.
^ Remove the retaining bolts.
^ Lower the automatic transmission from the vehicle.