On-Vehicle Service

^ Tool Required:
- J 39430 Transmission Holding Fixture

REMOVE OR DISCONNECT

CAUTION: Before removing or installing any electrical unit or when a tool or equipment could easily come in contact with "live" exposed electrical terminals, disconnect the battery negative cable assembly 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. Battery negative cable.
2. Front floor console trim plate.
3. Manual transmission control lever handle bolts/screws (27).
4. Handle (26).
5. Raise and suitably support vehicle.
6. Drain fluid from 6-speed manual transmission (1).
7. Support rear axle with jack stand.
8. Propeller shaft.
9. Rear axle torque arm.
10. Catalytic converter hanger.
11. Wiring harness connector from reverse lockout solenoid (7).
12. Wiring harness connector from skip shift solenoid
13. Wiring harness connector from backup lamp switch (3).
14. Actuator cylinder nuts (50).

NOTICE: Disconnect the clutch master cylinder pushrod before removing the actuator cylinder. If not disconnected, permanent damage to the actuator cylinder will occur if the clutch pedal is depressed while the actuator is disconnected.

Important: Do not let the actuator cylinder hang by hydraulic line.

15. Clutch actuator cylinder and retain with mechanic's wire.
16. Actuator spacer (46).
17. Pull clutch fork (47) down to disengage from release bearing.
18. Wiring harness connector from electronic speed sensor (9).
19. Support engine with jack stand.
20. Support 6-speed manual transmission (1) with jack stand.
21. Transmission support and transmission mount.

NOTICE: The clutch fork (47) must be disengaged from the release bearing to prevent damage to the clutch system.

22. Transmission bolts/screws (43).
23. Six-speed manual transmission (1) with aid of helper.
24. Place 6-speed manual transmission (1) in J 39430.

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. Six-speed manual transmission (1) with aid of helper.
- Pilot transmission input shaft through the release bearing, the clutch driven plate splines and into the clutch pilot bearing.
2. Support 6-speed manual transmission (1) with jack stand.
3. Transmission bolts/screws (43).

Tighten
- Transmission bolts/screws (43) to 35 Nm (26 ft. lbs.).

4. Transmission support and transmission mount.
5. Remove jack stands from transmission and engine.
6. Push clutch fork (47) up to engage release bearing.
7. Actuator spacer (46).
8. Actuator cylinder.
9. Actuator cylinder nuts (50).

Tighten
- Actuator cylinder nuts (50) to 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.).

10. Wiring harness connector to electronic speed sensor (9).
11. Wiring harness connector to backup lamp switch (3).
12. Wiring harness connector to skip shift solenoid (55).
13. Wiring harness connector to reverse lockout solenoid (7).
14. Catalytic converter hanger.
15. Rear axle torque arm.
16. Propeller shaft.
17. Remove support from rear axle.
18. Fill transmission with fluid. Refer to "CHECKING MANUAL TRANSMISSION FLUID LEVEL."
19. Lower vehicle.
20. Clutch master cylinder pushrod. Refer to "CLUTCH."
21. Manual transmission control lever handle (26).
22. Manual transmission control lever handle bolts/screws (27).

Tighten
- Manual transmission control lever handle bolts/screws (27) to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).

23. Front floor console trim plate.
24. Battery negative cable.