Removal Procedure
- Disconnect the battery negative cable assembly from the battery negative terminal.
- Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
- Support the vehicle with safety stands.
- If equipped with All Wheel Drive (AWD), remove the transfer case. Refer to Transfer Case Assembly Replacement .
- Disconnect the range selector cable from the transmission bracket and from the range selector lever.
- Remove the rear propeller shaft. Refer to One-Piece Propeller Shaft Replacement or Two-Piece Propeller Shaft Replacement .
- Support the transmission with a transmission jack.
- Remove the transmission support crossmember. Refer to Transmission Support Crossmember Replacement .
- Remove the exhaust pipe from the exhaust manifolds and the muffler assembly from the exhaust pipe. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement (Dual Exhaust - Left) or Catalytic Converter Replacement (Dual Exhaust - Right) or Catalytic Converter Replacement (Single Exhaust - 4.3L, 4.8L and 5.3L) or Catalytic Converter Replacement (6.6L (LBZ/LLY)) or Catalytic Converter Replacement (6.6L (LMM)) .
- Remove the starter motor. Refer to Starter Motor Replacement (4.3L) or Starter Motor Replacement (4.8L, 5.3L, and 6.0L) or Starter Motor Replacement (6.6L) .
- Mark the flywheel and the torque converter alignment.
- Remove the bolts that attach the torque converter to the engine flywheel.
- Remove the transmission vent hose and the wiring harness from the transmission.
- Remove the transmission fluid fill tube and the fill tube seal from the transmission. Refer to Transmission Fluid Filler Tube and Seal Replacement
- Plug the fluid fill tube opening in the transmission.
- Disconnect the transmission oil cooler pipes from the transmission. Refer to Transmission Fluid Cooler Hose/Pipe Replacement (4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L) or Transmission Fluid Cooler Hose/Pipe Replacement (6.6L) .
- Plug the transmission oil cooler pipe connectors in the transmission case.
- Disconnect the wiring harness connectors from the transmission vehicle speed sensor and the park/neutral position switch.
- Remove all vehicle harness wires, harness clips, tubes, brackets, and lines that may interfere with the removal of the transmission from the vehicle.
- Remove the studs and the bolts securing the transmission to the engine.
- Pull the transmission straight back.
- Remove the transmission from the vehicle.
- Inspect all the components for wear and damage.
- Inspect all the seals and the fittings for signs of wear.
- Inspect the torque converter for stripped or broken weld nuts.
- Inspect the transmission case for cracks.
- Perform the automatic transmission oil cooler flushing and flow test. Refer to Transmission Fluid Cooler Flushing and Flow Test (J 35944-A) or Transmission Fluid Cooler Flushing and Flow Test (J 45096) .
CAUTION:
Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution
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Fig 4: Vehicle Harness Wires, Harness Clips, Tubes, Brackets & Lines That May Interfere With Transmission Removal