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Automatic Transmission Removal

  1. Disconnect accelerator cable from reverse lever and drain transmission. Remove oil filler tube and plug opening. Remove exhaust system and disconnect lines to transmission. Disconnect wire harness to transmission.
  2. Rotate torque converter and remove four bolts securing converter to drive plate. Disconnect shift rod from lever. Disconnect drive shaft coupling at rear of transmission and loosen threaded coupling at rear of center support bearing.
  3. Remove center support bearing and pull drive shaft down and out to remove. Disconnect speedometer cable and backup light connection. Remove transmission crossmember, allowing engine oil pan to rest on front axle crossmember.
  4. Place a jack under transmission and remove ground strap. Separate transmission from engine, making sure torque converter stays in housing in transmission. Remove transmission.
  5. To install, reverse removal procedure. When installing, make sure center support of torque converter is below edge of transmission. Push center support bearing rearward 0.08" and tighten nuts. Adjust accelerator cable lever.
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