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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the battery tray. Refer to Battery Tray Replacement .
  2. Remove the front bumper fascia opening upper cover. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Opening Upper Cover Replacement .
  3. Without draining the coolant or removing the hoses, remove and position aside the radiator surge tank. Refer to Radiator Surge Tank Replacement (LUV, 2H0, LUJ) .
  4. Remove the transmission range selector lever cable. Refer to Range Selector Lever Cable Replacement .
  5. Remove the power brake booster pump assembly, if equipped. Refer to Power Brake Booster Pump Replacement .
    6. Fig 1: Identifying Control Valve Body Transmission Control Module (TCM) Electrical Connector
    GM1999448Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  6. Disconnect the control valve body transmission control module electrical connector (1) then unclip the connector from the transmission.
  7. Remove the transmission fluid cooler inlet hose from the transmission. Refer to Transmission Fluid Cooler Inlet Pipe Replacement .
  8. Remove the transmission fluid cooler outlet hose from the transmission. Refer to Transmission Fluid Cooler Outlet Pipe Replacement .
  9. Plug and/or cap the pipes and transmission to prevent contamination.
    10. Fig 2: Upper Transmission To Engine Bolts
    GM2534716Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  10. Remove the upper transmission to engine bolts (2).
  11. Install the support fixture. Refer to ENGINE SUPPORT FIXTURE .
    12. Fig 3: Identifying Fluid Level Hole Plug
    GM1998836Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  12. Drain the transmission fluid. Refer to Transmission Fluid Drain and Fill .
  13. Remove the exhaust front pipe. Refer to Exhaust Front Pipe Replacement (LUV) .
  14. Remove the drivetrain and front suspension frame. Refer to Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Replacement (Long Cradle)Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Replacement (Short Cradle)Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Replacement (Long Cradle - V5O) .
  15. Remove the front wheel drive shafts from the transmission. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Left Side , and Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Right Side .
  16. On FWD vehicles, remove the intermediate shaft. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Intermediate Shaft Replacement (LUV with MH8 or MH5) .
  17. On AWD vehicles, remove the transfer case. Refer to Transfer Case Replacement .
  18. Remove the rear transmission mount bracket from the transmission. Refer to Transmission Mount Bracket Replacement - Rear (AWD) Transmission Mount Bracket Replacement - Rear (FWD) .
  19. Remove the starter motor. Refer to Starter Replacement (LUV)Starter Replacement (2H0) .
    20. Fig 4: Flywheel Bolts & Hole Cover
    GM2534714Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  20. Mark the relationship of the flywheel to the torque converter for reassembly.
  21. Remove the hole cover (1) and the three torque converter to flywheel fasteners (2).
    22. Fig 5: Left Transmission Mount
    GM2762516Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  22. Remove the left transmission mount (6). Refer to Transmission Mount Replacement - Left Side .
  23. Use a transmission jack in order to support the transmission.
    24. Fig 6: Upper Transmission To Engine Bolts
    GM2534716Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  24. Remove the lower transmission fasteners (1, 3, 4, 5).
    25. NOTE:

    Ensure the torque converter remains securely in place on the transmission input shaft while separating and removing the transmission.

  25. Separate the transmission from the engine.
  26. Lower the transmission with the transmission jack far enough to remove the transmission.
  27. Flush and flow test the transmission oil cooler and lines. Refer to Transmission Fluid Cooler Flushing and Flow Test .
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