Removal Procedure
In order to avoid being burned, do not service the exhaust system while it is still hot. Service the system when it is cool.
Avoid contact with HOT components. Wear safety glasses and protective gloves to avoid personal injury.
- Disconnect the negative battery cable. Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection
- Raise and support the vehicle. Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
Automatic Transmission Fluid Cooling Heat Exchanger Inlet Hose Clamp (1) @ Automatic Transmission Fluid Cooling Exchanger - Disengage - Hose Clamp Replacement Guidelines - Spring Type
- Automatic Transmission Fluid Cooling Heat Exchanger Inlet Hose (2) @ Automatic Transmission Fluid Cooling Exchanger - Remove
Automatic Transmission Fluid Cooling Heat Exchanger Outlet Hose Clamp (1) @ Automatic Transmission Fluid Cooling Exchanger - Disengage - Hose Clamp Replacement Guidelines - Spring Type
- Automatic Transmission Fluid Cooling Heat Exchanger Outlet Hose (2) @ Automatic Transmission Fluid Cooling Exchanger - Remove
Transmission Fluid Cooler Pipe Nut (1) - Remove [2x]
- Transmission Fluid Cooler Inlet and Outlet Pipe (2) @ Automatic Transmission Fluid Cooling Exchanger - Remove [2x]
Transmission Fluid Cooler Pipe Seal (1) - Remove and DISCARD [2x]
Transmission Fluid Auxiliary Cooler Bolt (1) - Remove [2x]
Transmission Fluid Auxiliary Cooler Bracket Nut (1) - Remove
- Automatic Transmission Fluid Cooling Exchanger (2) - Remove
Disconnect and reposition electrical connectors as necessary.
- The heated oxygen sensor in-line connector and louvered end MUST be kept clear of all grease, dirt, and other contaminants. Do NOT use cleaning solvents of any type. Do NOT drop or roughly handle the sensor.
- The heated oxygen sensor MAY be difficult to remove when the engine temperature is less than 48°C (120°F).
- Using the EN-6179 Heated Oxygen Sensor Remover/Installer, remove the heated oxygen sensor (1).
Turbocharger Heat Shield Bolt (1) - Remove [3x]
Turbocharger Heat Shield (1) - Remove
Catalytic Converter Heat Shield Bolt (1) - Remove [2x]
- Catalytic Converter Heat Shield Nut (2) - Remove
Catalytic Converter Heat Shield (1) - Remove
Disconnect and reposition electrical connectors as necessary.
- Using the EN-6179 Heated Oxygen Sensor Remover/Installer, remove the heated oxygen sensor (1).
Exhaust Pipe Clamp (1) - Loosen
- Raise and support the vehicle. Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
Floor Panel Number 4 Cross Bar Reinforcement Bolt (1) - Remove [6x]
- Floor Panel Reinforcement (2) - Remove
Catalytic Converter Nut (1) - Remove [2x]
Exhaust Muffler (1) @ Exhaust Intermediate Pipe Insulator-Left Side (2) - Separate
- Exhaust Muffler (1) @ Exhaust Rear Muffler Insulator-Left Side (3) - Separate
Exhaust Muffler (1) @ Exhaust Intermediate Pipe Insulator-Right Side (2) - Separate
- Exhaust Muffler (1) @ Exhaust Rear Muffler Insulator-Right Side (3) - Separate
Exhaust Muffler (1) - Remove
- Catalytic Converter Gasket (2) - Remove and DISCARD
Front Crossmember Brace Nut (1) - Remove [4x]
- Front Crossmember Brace (2) - Remove
Catalytic Converter Brace Bolt (1) - Remove
Catalytic Converter Brace Bolt (1) - Remove
Warm Up Three-Way Catalytic Converter (1) - Remove
- Catalytic Converter Gasket (2) - Remove and DISCARD
Exhaust Pipe Clamp (1) - Remove and DISCARD
Rear Tire Front Air Deflector Bolt (1) - Remove [2x]
- Rear Tire Front Air Deflector- Left Side (2) - Remove
Rear Wheelhouse Liner Screw (1) - Remove
- Underbody Rear Air Deflector Plastic Nut (2) - Remove [3x]
- Underbody Rear Air Deflector Bolt (3) - Remove [3x]
- Underbody Rear Air Deflector Nut (4) - Remove [2x]
- Underbody Rear Air Deflector- Left Side (5) - Remove
Rear Tire Front Air Deflector Bolt (2) - Remove [2x]
- Rear Tire Front Air Deflector- Right Side (1) - Remove
Rear Wheelhouse Liner Screw (1) - Remove
- Underbody Rear Air Deflector Bolt (2) - Remove [3x]
- Underbody Rear Air Deflector Plastic Nut (3) - Remove [3x]
- Underbody Rear Air Deflector Nut (4) - Remove [2x]
- Underbody Rear Air Deflector- Right Side (5) - Remove
Exhaust Heat Shield Bolt (1) - Remove [2x]
- Exhaust Intermediate Underbody Heat Shield (2) - Remove
Floor Panel Number 2 Cross Bar Reinforcement Bolt (2) - Remove [4x]
- Floor Panel Number 2 Cross Bar Reinforcement (1) - Remove
Propeller Shaft Hub Clamp (1) - Remove and DISCARD
Mark (2) the relationship of the propeller shaft to the rear differential flange using a paint pen.
- Rear Propeller Shaft Nut (3) - Remove [3x]
- Rear Propeller Shaft Bolt (1) - Remove [3x]
- Support and secure the propeller shaft to a suitable hydraulic jack stand.
Propeller Shaft Bearing Support Bolt (1) - Remove [2x]
Propeller Shaft (1) - Remove
Oil Level Indicator (1) - Remove
- Electrical Connector (1) @ Oil Level Indicator (3) - Unclip
- Oil Level Indicator Tube Bracket Bolt (2) - Remove
Oil Level Indicator Tube (1) - Remove
- Oil Level Indicator Tube O-Ring (2) - Remove and DISCARD
- Drain the cooling system. Cooling System Draining and Filling (LSY GE 47716) , or Cooling System Draining and Filling (LSY Static Fill) , or Cooling System Draining and Filling (LSY with V03 Static Fill) , or Cooling System Draining and Filling (L3B Static Fill) , or Cooling System Draining and Filling (L3B GE 47716) , or Cooling System Draining and Filling (LSY with V03 GE 47716) , or Cooling System Draining and Filling (LF4 Static Fill) , or Cooling System Draining and Filling (LF4 GE 47716)
- Drain the engine oil. Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement (RWD) , or Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement (AWD)
Hose Clamp (1) - Disengage [2x] - Hose Clamp Replacement Guidelines - Spring Type
- Engine Oil Cooler Coolant Inlet Hose (2) @ Engine Oil Cooler - Remove
- Thermostat Bypass Hose (3) @ Engine Oil Cooler - Remove
Engine Oil Cooler Bolt (1) - Remove [4x]
- Engine Oil Cooler (2) - Remove
- Engine Oil Cooler Seal (3) - Remove and DISCARD [2x]
- Reposition away the engine oil cooler coolant inlet hose and the thermostat bypass hose.
Battery Negative Cable Nut (1) @ Starter Stud - Remove
- Engine Wiring Harness Retainer (2) - Disengage [2x]
- Auxiliary Generator Battery Jumper Cable (3) - Remove
Electrical Connector (1) - Disconnect
Battery Positive Cable Nut (1) @ Starter Solenoid - Remove
- Auxiliary Generator Battery Jumper Cable (2) - Remove
Starter Stud (1) - Remove
- Starter Bolt (2) - Remove [2x]
- Starter (3) - Remove
Repeat the following steps for all torque converter bolts (1):
- Rotate the harmonic balancer center bolt clockwise ONLY, to align the torque converter bolt with the starter opening.
- Torque Converter Bolt (1) - Remove [6x]
Automatic Transmission Range Selector Lever Cable Bolt (1) - Remove
- Remove the automatic transmission range selector lever cable (2) from the automatic transmission range selector lever cable bracket.
Slide the automatic transmission range selector locking ring (1) in the direction of the arrow to access the automatic transmission range selector cable retainer (2).
- Using a flat bladed tool, release the automatic transmission range selector cable retainer (2) then remove the automatic transmission range selector cable (3) from the automatic transmission range selector lever (4).
Disconnect the electrical connector. (1)
- Release the retainers. (2)
Transmission Bolt (2) - Remove [2x]
- Transmission Stud (1) - Remove
Transmission Bolt (2) - Remove [3x]
- Transmission Stud (1) - Remove [2x]
- Disconnect the transmission vent from the transmission.
- Support the transmission with a suitable jack.
Transmission Mount Bracket Bolt (1) - Remove [4x]
Transmission Mount Bolt (1) - Remove [2x]
- Transmission Mount (2) - Remove
- Pull the transmission straight back.
- Install the J-21366 strap onto the transmission bell housing to retain the torque converter.
Remove the transmission. (1)
- Transfer components as necessary.
Cap the fittings and plug the holes when removing the transmission fluid cooler pipes.
Refer to Heated Oxygen and Oxygen Sensor Caution .
The use of excessive force may damage the threads in the exhaust manifold/pipe.
When removing the propeller shaft, do not remove the propeller shaft coupler from the propeller shaft assembly. The only bolts that should be removed are those that mount each coupler to the transmission output flange, and to the rear drive axle input flange. Failure to properly remove the propeller shaft assembly may cause coupler damage, resulting in necessary replacement of the entire propeller shaft.