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Removal Procedure

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  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (w/Single Battery) or Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (w/Auxiliary Battery) or Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (w/Dual Batteries) .
  2. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  3. Remove the rear propeller shaft. Refer to One-Piece Propeller Shaft Replacement or Two-Piece Propeller Shaft Replacement .
  4. Support the transmission with a transmission jack.
  5. Remove the transmission crossmember. Refer to Transmission Support Crossmember Replacement (2WD 1500/2500) or Transmission Support Crossmember Replacement (2WD 2500 HD/3500) or Transmission Support Crossmember Replacement (4WD 1500/2500) or Transmission Support Crossmember Replacement (4WD 2500 HD/3500) .
  6. Remove the transmission mount. Refer to Transmission Mount Replacement (2WD)  or Transmission Mount Replacement (4WD) .
  7. Remove the catalytic converter pipe. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement (4.3L) or Catalytic Converter Replacement (4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L, 6.2L) or Catalytic Converter Replacement (6.6L) .
  8. If the vehicle is equipped with a transfer case, remove the front propeller shaft. Refer to Front Propeller Shaft Replacement .
    9. Fig 1: Identifying Torque Converter Access Plug
    GM408374Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the torque converter access plug.
    10. Fig 2: View Of Left Flywheel Inspection Cover
    GM1708215Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the left flywheel inspection cover.
  11. Remove the starter motor. Refer to Starter Motor Replacement (4.3L) or Starter Motor Replacement (4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L, and 6.2L) or Starter Motor Replacement (6.6L) .
    12. Fig 3: View Of Right Flywheel Inspection Cover
    GM1705430Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Remove the right flywheel inspection cover.
    13. Fig 4: View Of Flywheel To Torque Converter Bolts
    GM1708265Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Remove the flywheel to torque converter bolts.
  14. Lower the transmission to gain access to the top and sides of the transmission.
    15. Fig 5: View Of Transfer Case Vent Tube Hose
    GM1708319Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  15. Disconnect the vent tube hose and the electrical connections from the transfer case, if equipped.
  16. Remove the transfer case, if equipped. Refer to the appropriate procedure:
    17. Fig 6: View Of Transmission Heat Shield Bolts & Shield
    GM394459Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  17. Remove the 2 bolts securing the heat shield to the transmission.
  18. Remove the transmission heat shield.
  19. Remove the range selector cable from the transmission. Refer to Automatic Transmission Range Selector Lever Cable Replacement .
    20. Fig 7: View Of Transmission Vent Hose
    GM1705102Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  20. Disconnect the transmission vent hose.
    21. Fig 8: View Of PNP Switch Electrical Connector
    GM1284299Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  21. Disconnect park/neutral position switch connector (2).
  22. Remove the wire harness (1) from the bracket.
    23. Fig 9: View Of Transmission Harness 20-Way Connector & VSS Electrical Connector
    GM858994Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  23. Disconnect the main electrical connector (1) and vehicle speed sensor (2) from the transmission.
    24. Fig 10: View Of Fuel Line Bracket Bolt
    GM1774030Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  24. Remove the bolt that secures the fuel line bracket to the left side of the transmission.
    25. Fig 11: View Of Fuel Line Bracket Nut
    GM1774031Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  25. Remove the nut that secures the fuel line bracket to the transmission torque converter housing.
    26. Fig 12: View Of Transmission Oil Cooler Lines
    GM1705100Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  26. Disconnect the transmission oil cooler lines from the transmission. Refer to Transmission Fluid Cooler Hose/Pipe Quick-Connect Fitting Disconnection and Connection .
  27. Plug the transmission oil cooler line connectors in the transmission case.
    28. Fig 13: Identifying Stud & Bolt Securing Transmission To Engine (Right Side)
    GM394448Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  28. Remove the stud and the bolt securing the transmission to the engine.
    29. Fig 14: Identifying Six Studs & One Bolt Securing Transmission To Engine
    GM394446Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  29. Remove the 6 studs and one bolt securing the transmission to the engine.
  30. Pull the transmission straight back.
  31. Install the J 21366  onto the transmission bell housing to retain the torque converter. See Special Tools .
  32. Remove the transmission from the vehicle while simultaneously removing the fluid level indicator tube.
  33. Flush the transmission oil cooler and cooling lines if necessary. Refer to Transmission Fluid Cooler Flushing and Flow Test (J 45096)  or Transmission Fluid Cooler Flushing and Flow Test (J 35944-A) .
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