Removal Procedure
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- Remove the propeller shaft. Propeller Shaft Replacement (without LT4) , or Propeller Shaft Replacement (with LT4, MJK) , or Propeller Shaft Replacement (with LT4, MHX) , or Propeller Shaft Replacement (AWD)
- Starter - Remove - Starter Replacement (LSY) , or Starter Replacement (LGY) , or Starter Replacement (LT4)
- Engine Coolant Heater Exhaust Pipe - Remove - Engine Coolant Heater Exhaust Pipe Replacement
- Engine Coolant Air Bleed Pipe - Remove - Engine Coolant Air Bleed Pipe Replacement (LGY) , or Engine Coolant Air Bleed Pipe Replacement (LSY Auxiliary Water Pump Inlet Pipe to Engine Coolant Air Bleed Hose) , or Engine Coolant Air Bleed Pipe Replacement (LSY Engine Block to Engine Coolant Flow Control Valve)
Remove the transmission close out plug (1).
- Mark the torque converter to flex plate orientation to ensure proper realignment.
Repeat the following steps for all torque converter bolts (1):
- Rotate the harmonic balancer center bolt clockwise ONLY, to align the torque converter bolt with the starter opening.
- Torque Converter Bolt (1) - Remove and DISCARD [6x]
Automatic Transmission Fluid Cooling Exchanger (2) - Remove - Automatic Transmission Fluid Cooling Exchanger Replacement (LSY, without V03) , or Automatic Transmission Fluid Cooling Exchanger Replacement (LSY, RWD, with V03)
Warm Up Three-Way Catalytic Converter (1) - Remove - Warm Up Three-Way Catalytic Converter Replacement
Disconnect the electrical connector. (1)
- Release the retainers. (2) [4x]
Transmission Bolt (1) - Remove [3x]
Transmission Bolt (1) - Remove
Transmission Stud (1) - Remove [2x]
Transmission Stud (1) - Remove
Transmission Bolt (1) - Remove [2x]
- Disconnect the transmission vent hose from the engine.
- Support the transmission with a suitable jack.
- Transmission Mount - Remove - Transmission Mount Replacement (RWD)
- Pull the transmission straight back.
- Install the J-21366 Converter Holding Strap onto the transmission bell housing to retain the torque converter.
- Remove the transmission from the engine.
- Transfer components as necessary.
- Inspect the transmission fluid cooler, hoses, and pipes for leaks or damage. Replace as necessary.