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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the transmission control. Refer to SHIFT CONTROL ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT .
  2. Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
  3. Remove the transmission oil drain plug.
  4. Drain the oil from the transmission.
  5. Support the rear axle with safety stands.
  6. Remove the propeller shaft. Refer to PROPELLER SHAFT REPLACEMENT - ONE PIECE .
    Fig 1: Draining Oil
    G01766704
  7. Remove the rear axle torque arm.
  8. Remove the right side catalytic converter. Refer to CATALYTIC CONVERTER REPLACEMENT - LEFT (5.7L) and CATALYTIC CONVERTER REPLACEMENT - RIGHT (5.7L) .
  9. Disconnect the oil level sensor electrical connector.
  10. Remove the starter motor. Refer to STARTER MOTOR (3.8L) or STARTER MOTOR (5.7L) .
    Fig 2: Disconnecting Oil Level Sensor Electrical Connector
    G01766705
  11. Remove the rosebud clip (1) from the transmission.
  12. Disconnect the backup lamp switch electrical connector (2).
    Fig 3: Disconnecting Backup Lamp Switch Electrical Connector
    G01766706
  13. Disconnect the following electrical connectors:
    • Skip shift solenoid (1)
    • Reverse lockout solenoid (2)
    • Vehicle speed sensor (3)
    • Oxygen sensor (5)
  14. Remove the push in retainer (4) and wiring harness bracket.
  15. Support the engine with safety stands.
    Fig 4: Disconnecting Electrical Connectors
    G01766707
  16. Using J 36221, depress the white circular release ring on the actuator cylinder hose and simultaneously pull lightly on the master cylinder hose to disconnect.
  17. Protect both hose coupling ends from dirt and damage.
  18. Install the J 42055 to the transmission jack.
  19. Support the transmission with a transmission jack.
  20. Position and firmly secure the J 42055 with the transmission jack to the transmission.
  21. Remove the transmission mount. Refer to TRANSMISSION MOUNT REPLACEMENT .
  22. Slowly lower the transmission to access the transmission bolts.
    Fig 5: Disconnecting Master Cylinder Hose
    G01766708
  23. Remove the transmission bolts (2).
  24. Remove the transmission (1) from the vehicle
    Fig 6: Removing Transmission Bolts
    G01766709
  25. Remove the transmission vent tube bolt (2).
  26. Remove the transmission vent tube (3).
    Fig 7: Removing Transmission Vent Tube
    G01766710
  27. Remove the clutch actuator cylinder bolts (1).
  28. Remove the clutch actuator cylinder (2).
  29. Remove the clutch housing bolts.
  30. Remove the clutch housing from the transmission case.
    Fig 8: Removing Clutch Actuator Cylinder Bolts And Cylinder
    G01766711
  31. Install the J 39430 to the transmission.
  32. Remove the transmission from J 42055 and the transmission jack.
  33. Mount the transmission on a workbench using J 3289-20.
    Fig 9: Installing J 39430
    G01766712
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