Removal

Automatic Transmission, Removal





Disconnect battery earth lead





Remove bolts securing front exhaust pipe to bracket
Remove upper mounting bolts in torque converter housing.

Remove retaining clip for oil cooler lines.





Release kickdown cable
Remove transmission oil dipstick.

NOTE: Cover open end of dipstick tube.





Relieve weight on gearbox rear mounting
Use support bars 5033, lifting yoke 5006, and lifting hooks 5115 and 5186.

Raise unit using rear left-hand lifting lug.

Take care to avoid damage to wiring harness.





Remove propeller shaft
Use socket 5244.

Separate front and rear universal joints.

Unbolt intermediate bearing from member.

Withdraw propeller shaft backwards.





Free gearbox wiring

Cut lower cable tie at lever mounting.

Separate wiring connectors.





Release gear selector lever
Remove clips from pivoted joints between selector lever and selector rod/reaction arm.

Withdraw selector rod and reaction arm from mounting.





Undo bolted joint at front of catalytic converter
Remove front exhaust pipe bracket.





Remove gearbox support member
Separate member from gearbox bump stop and side members.





Disconnect transmission oil lines at gearbox
Collect leakage oil in container or mop up with paper.

Plug connections.





Remove:
- splashguard under engine
- reinforcing bracket between engine and gearbox
- bolts securing torque converter to carrier plate
- ventilation grille over torque converter





Remove gearbox
Place fixture 5972 under gearbox.

Remove remaining bolts in torque converter housing.

Carefully pry torque converter free of carrier plate.

Lower gearbox, inclining unit backwards very slightly to prevent torque converter slipping off shaft.

NOTE: Position fixture 5972 with fork at front under gearbox.