Removal Procedure
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- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
- Remove the exhaust system. Refer to Exhaust Muffler with Resonator, Exhaust, and Tail Pipe Replacement (H-Pipe) or Exhaust Muffler with Resonator, Exhaust, and Tail Pipe Replacement (Vehicle Service) .
- Remove both front catalytic converters. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement - Left Side (LLT) or Catalytic Converter Replacement - Left Side (L99/LS3) and Catalytic Converter Replacement - Right Side (LLT) or Catalytic Converter Replacement - Right Side (L99/LS3) .
- Remove the propeller shaft from the vehicle. Refer to Two-Piece Propeller Shaft Replacement .
- Support the transmission with a suitable jack.
- Remove the transmission support. Refer to Transmission Mount Replacement .
- Lower the transmission assembly to gain access to the top of the transmission.
- Disconnect the shift control assembly from the transmission. Refer to Shift Control Assembly Replacement .
- Disconnect the following electrical connectors:
- Transmission fluid temperature (TFT) sensor
- Backup lamp switch
- Vehicle speed sensor (VSS)
- Reverse lockout solenoid
- Gear select/skip shift solenoid
- Disconnect the clutch hydraulic hose.
- Remove the transmission clutch housing to engine fasteners (1, 4).
- Remove the transmission from the vehicle.