Removal & Installation ("C" & "K" Series)
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- Disconnect negative battery cable. Raise and support vehicle. Drain transmission fluid. Remove transmission filler tube and plug opening. Disconnect shift linkage. Mark rear drive shaft for installation reference and remove from vehicle. Mark front drive shaft and remove from transfer case, if equipped.
- As needed, remove exhaust crossover pipe for clearance. Disconnect transmission cooler lines. Remove starter. Support transmission with transmission jack. Remove torque converter cover. Mark flexplate and torque converter for alignment during installation. Remove flexplate-to-torque converter bolts. Remove transmission rear mount.NOTE: DO NOT stretch or damage any cables, wires or other component when lowering transmission.
- Remove 2 heat shield-to-transmission bolts. Remove vent hose, fuel lines and electrical connectors from transmission. Remove transfer case shifter and move it aside, if equipped. Remove transmission support braces. Note location of braces for installation.
- Remove transmission-to-engine bolts. Note location of any brackets or clips and move them aside. Slide transmission straight back, off locating pins, and install Converter Holding Strap (J-21366). Remove transmission from vehicle.
- To install, reverse removal procedure. Torque converter must be against flexplate and rotate freely by hand. Ensure all reference marks align. Tighten all bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Fill transmission with fluid.