Removal and Replacement
A pressure test should be performed before automatic transmission removal to aid in diagnosis.
NOTICE: Transmission oil cooler flushing must be performed when a transmission is removed for service. The flushing procedure should be performed after installation of the overhauled or replacement. failure to flush the system may cause damage to the system and/or its components.
REMOVE OR DISCONNECT
^ Tools Required:
- J 21366 Converter Holding Strap
CAUTION: This vehicle is equipped-with Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR). Refer to CAUTIONS under "ON-VEHICLE SERVICE" and the SIR Component and Wiring Location View before performing service on or around SIR components or wiring. Failure to follow CAUTIONS could result in possible air bag deployment, personal injury, or otherwise unneeded SIR system repairs.
CAUTION: Before removing or Installing any electrical unit, or when a tool or equivalent could easily come in contact with "live" exposed electrical terminals, disconnect the battery negative cable to help prevent personal injury and/or damage to the vehicle or components. Unless instructed otherwise, the ignition switch must be in the "OFF" or "LOCK" position.
1. Negative battery cable.
2. Air intake duct.
3. Electrical connector from intake air temperature sensor.
4. Transmission fluid level indicator.
5. Raise and suitably support vehicle.
6. 3-way or oxidation catalytic converter.
7. Range selector lever cable from transmission.
8. Center support bearing from torque arm.
9. Propeller shaft.
10. Support rear axle with jack.
11. Rear axle torque arm.
12. Starter motor.
13. Loosen right side rear engine mount bracket bolt/screw (17).
14. Bolts/screws (9 and 11) from transmission support braces, remove braces from vehicle.
15. Transmission converter cover bolts/screws (840) cover (839).
16. Torque converter bolts/screws (842) attaching flywheel to torque converter (1).
17. Oil cooler pipes at transmission. Refer to "AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER UPPER AND LOWER PIPES."
18. Electrical connectors at transmission.
19. Support transmission (838) using transmission Jack.
20. Transmission support.
21. Transmission bolts/screws (843 or 845).
22. Transmission fluid fill tube.
23. Separate transmission (838) from engine (844).
- Attach J 21366 to transmission to retain torque converter, when moving transmission.
24. Lower transmission (838) from vehicle.
INSTALL OR CONNECT
NOTICE: Always use the correct fastener in the correct location. When you replace a fastener, use ONLY the exact part number for that application. The manufacturer will call out those fasteners that require a replacement after removal. The manufacturer will also call out the fasteners that require thread lockers or thread sealant. UNLESS OTHER WISE SPECIFIED, do not use supplemental coatings (paints, greases, or other corrosion inhibitors) on the threaded fasteners or fastener joint interfaces. Generally, such coatings adversely affect the fastener torque and the joint clamping force, and may damage the fastener. When you install fasteners, use the correct tightening sequence and specifications. Following these instructions can help you avoid damage to parts and systems.
1. Raise transmission (838) to vehicle.
- Remove J 21366 from transmission.
2. Align transmission (838) to engine (844).
3. Transmission fluid fill tube.
4. Transmission bolts/screws (843 or 845).
Tighten
- Transmission bolts/screws (845) to 95 Nm (70 ft. lbs.).
5. Transmission support.
6. Remove transmission jack.
7. Electrical connectors to transmission.
8. Oil cooler pipes to transmission. Refer "Automatic Transmission Oil Cooler Upper and Lower Pipes."
9. Torque converter bolts/screws (842) attaching flywheel to the torque converter (1).
Tighten
- Torque converter bolts/screws (842) to 63 Nm (46 ft. lbs.).
10. Transmission converter cover (839) and cover bolts/screws (840).
Tighten
- Transmission converter cover bolt/screws to 48 Nm (35 ft. lbs.).
11. Transmission support braces and bolts/screws (9 and 11).
Tighten
- Transmission support brace bolts/screws (9) to 28 Nm (21 ft. lbs.).
- Transmission support brace bolts/screws (11) to 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.).
12. Tighten right side rear engine mount bracket bolt/screw (17).
Tighten
- Right side rear engine mount bracket bolt/screw (17) to 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.).
13. Starter motor.
14. Rear axle torque arm.
15. Support from rear axle.
16. Propeller shaft.
17. Center support bearing to torque arm.
18. Range selector lever cable to transmission.
19. 3-way or oxidation catalytic converter.
20. Lower vehicle.
21. Transmission fluid level indicator.
22. Electrical connector to intake air temperature sensor.
23. Air intake duct.
24. Negative battery cable.
Tighten
- Negative battery cable to 15 Nm (11 ft. lbs.).
Clean
- Transmission oil cooler and oil cooler pipe and hoses. Refer to "OIL COOLER FLUSHING PROCEDURE."
Adjust
- Automatic transmission shift control lever cable. Refer to "AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION RANGE SELECTOR LEVER CABLE."
NOTICE: Do not overfill. Overfilling will cause foaming, loss of fluid and possible damage to the transmission.
- Transmission fluid level.