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AF40-6 - Automatic Transmission

Transmission Replacement

Special Tools

- CH-49290 Engine fixture
- CH-49289 Support frame fixture
- CH-904 Basic tool
- DT-47648 Transmission fixture
- EN-47649 Engine Bridge
- EN-47650 Retainer Frame

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the intake manifold cover.
2. Remove the battery tray.
3. Disconnect the connector (1) from the transmission control module.





4. Remove the shift lever cable from the selector on the transmission.
5. Remove upper transmission fasteners (1).





6. Install the engine support fixture.
7. Raise the vehicle.
8. Drain the transmission fluid.
9. Remove the exhaust front pipe.
10. Install CH-49290 Engine fixture and CH-49289 Support frame fixture.
11. Remove the frame.
12. Remove the transmission front mount.
13. Remove the transmission rear mount bracket.
14. Remove the right wheel driveshaft.
15. Remove the left wheel drive shaft.
16. Remove the transfer case from the transmission.
17. Remove the starter.
18. Remove the six fasteners (1) from the flywheel to the torque converter.





19. Remove the oil cooler hose connection (1) from the transmission.





20. Remove the fasteners to the transmission mount bracket left side.
21. Lower the vehicle.
22. Adjust the settings of the CH-904 Basic tool and lower the engine enough to access the transmission.
23. Raise the vehicle.
24. Support the transmission with DT-47648 Transmission fixture and a transmission jack.
25. Remove the lower transmission fasteners.
26. Separate the transmission from the engine.
27. Secure the torque converter in the transmission to prevent it from falling.
28. Lower the transmission.

Installation Procedure

1. Lubricate the centering pin on the converter and the two guiding sleeves.
2. Check torque converter for correct transmission positioning.
3. Position the transmission to the engine.
4. Refer to Fastener Caution.

Install the one lower transmission fastener (1) and tighten to 60 Nm (44 lb ft).





5. Install the four lower transmission fasteners (2) and tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb ft).
6. Install the transfer case to the transmission.
7. Remove the DT-47648 Transmission fixture and the transmission jack.
8. Lower the vehicle.
9. Raise the engine to the correct level with the engine support fixture.
10. Install the fasteners to the transmission mount bracket left side.
11. Install the upper transmission fasteners (1) and tighten to 60 Nm (44 lb ft).





12. Connect the shift lever cable to the selector lever on the transmission.
13. Connect the electrical connector to the transmission control module.
14. Raise the vehicle.
15. Install the fasteners to the converter.

Apply locking agent on the bolts and tighten to 60 Nm (44 lb ft).





16. Install the starter.
17. Install the oil cooler hose connection (1) to the transmission and tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb in).





18. Install the transmission rear mount bracket.
19. Install the transmission front mount.
20. Install the right driveshaft.
21. Install the left driveshaft to the transmission.
22. Install the CH-49290 Engine fixture with the engine guiding pins.
23. Install the frame.
24. Remove the CH-49290 Engine fixture and the CH-49289 Support frame fixture
25. Install the exhaust front pipe.
26. Lower the vehicle.
27. Remove the engine support fixture.
28. Install the battery tray and battery.
29. Check the transmission fluid.
30. Install the intake manifold cover.