Removal Procedure
- Drain the transmission fluid. Transmission Fluid Drain and Fill
Disconnect the control valve body and TCM transmission electrical connectors (1, 2) then unclip the connector from the transmission.
- Remove the transmission control module bracket. Transmission Control Module Bracket Replacement
Remove the transmission fluid cooler inlet (1) and outlet (2) pipes.
- Plug and/or cap the pipes and the transmission to prevent contamination.
Remove the front ground cable bolt (1), then position the front ground cable (2) out of the way.
- Disconnect the transmission range select lever cable from the transmission. Automatic Transmission Range Selector Lever Cable Replacement
Remove the upper transmission to engine bolts (1, 2, 3).
- Disconnect the wheel drive shafts from the transmission. Front Wheel Drive Half Shaft Replacement - Left Side (M3E) , and Front Wheel Drive Half Shaft Replacement - Right Side (LTG) .
- Remove the drivetrain and front suspension cradle. Drivetrain and Front Suspension Cradle Replacement (LTG)
- Remove the starter. Starter Replacement (LTG) .
- Mark the relationship of the flywheel to the torque converter for reassembly.
Remove the torque converter to flywheel bolts (1).
- Lower the vehicle.
- Remove the left transmission mount to transmission bolts. Transmission Mount Replacement (Left Side) .
- Lower the transmission side with the support fixture to allow clearance for removal.
- Unclip the engine wiring harnesses from the transmission.
Remove the rear ground cable bolt (1), then position the rear ground cable (2) out of the way.
- Disconnect the wiring harness retainer (3) from the transmission.
- Raise the vehicle.
- Use a transmission jack in order to support the transmission.
- Remove the oil pump flow control valve heat shield. Oil Pump Flow Control Valve Heat Shield Replacement
- NOTE:
Bolt (3) is shorter than bolts (1, 2).
Remove the front transmission to engine bolts (1, 2, 3).
Remove the lower transmission fasteners (1, 2).
- Separate the transmission from the engine.
- Lower the transmission with the transmission jack far enough to remove the transmission.
- Transfer components as necessary.
- Flush and flow test the transmission oil cooler and lines. Transmission Fluid Cooler Flow Test and Flushing (9T50) .
Ensure the torque converter remains securely in place on the transmission input shaft while separating and removing the transmission.