Removal Procedure
In order to avoid being burned, do not service the exhaust system while it is still hot. Service the system when it is cool.
Avoid contact with HOT components. Wear safety glasses and protective gloves to avoid personal injury.
- Disconnect the negative battery cable. Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection
- Transfer Case Assembly - Remove - Transfer Case Assembly Replacement
Transmission Fluid Cooler Pipe Bracket Nut (1) - Remove
- Transmission Fluid Cooler Inlet and Outlet Pipe (2) @ Transmission Cooler Bypass Valve - Remove
Transmission Fluid Cooler Pipe Bracket Nut (1) - Remove
- Transmission Fluid Cooler Inlet and Outlet Pipe (2) @ Transmission Cooler Bypass Valve - Remove
Transmission Fluid Cooler Thermal Bypass Valve Bolt (1) - Remove
- Transmission Cooler Bypass Valve (2) - Remove
Transmission Fluid Cooler Thermal Bypass Valve Gasket (1) - Remove and DISCARD [2x]
Automatic Transmission Fluid Cooling Heat Exchanger Inlet Hose Clamp (1) - Disengage - Hose Clamp Replacement Guidelines - Spring Type
- Automatic Transmission Fluid Cooling Heat Exchanger Inlet Hose (2) @ Automatic Transmission Fluid Cooling Exchanger - Remove
- Automatic Transmission Fluid Cooling Heat Exchanger Outlet Hose Clamp (3) - Disengage - Hose Clamp Replacement Guidelines - Spring Type
- Automatic Transmission Fluid Cooling Heat Exchanger Outlet Hose (4) @ Automatic Transmission Fluid Cooling Exchanger - Remove
Transmission Fluid Cooler Pipe Connector Bolt (1) - Remove [2x]
- Transmission Fluid Cooler Inlet and Outlet Pipe (2) @ Automatic Transmission Fluid Cooling Exchanger - Remove
Transmission Fluid Cooler Pipe Seal (1) - Remove and DISCARD [2x]
Automatic Transmission Fluid Cooling Exchanger Bolt (1) - Remove [3x]
- Automatic Transmission Fluid Cooling Exchanger (2) - Remove
Hose Clamp (1) - Disengage [2x] - Hose Clamp Replacement Guidelines - Spring Type
- Engine Oil Cooler Coolant Outlet Hose (2) @ Engine Oil Cooler - Remove
- Engine Oil Cooler Coolant Inlet Hose (3) @ Engine Oil Cooler - Remove
Engine Oil Cooler Bolt (1) - Remove [4x]
Engine Oil Cooler (1) - Remove
- Engine Oil Cooler Seal (2) - Remove and DISCARD [2x]
- Reposition any hoses that will impede the removal of the starter.
Auxiliary Generator Battery Jumper Cable Terminal Nut (1) - Remove
- Auxiliary Generator Battery Jumper Cable (2) - Reposition away
- Retainer (3) - Disengage
Starter Stud (1) - Remove
- Starter Bolt (2) - Remove [2x]
- Reposition the starter to gain access to the electrical connections.
Battery Positive Cable Nut (1) @ Starter Solenoid - Remove
- Auxiliary Generator Battery Jumper Cable (2) - Remove
- Electrical Connector (4) - Disconnect
- Starter (3) - Remove
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 [6x]
Disconnect the electrical connector. (1)
- Release the 5 retainers (2).
Transmission Bolt (1) - Remove [3x]
- Transmission Stud (2) - Remove
Transmission Bolt (2) - Remove [3x]
- Transmission Stud (1) - Remove
Transmission Stud (1) - Remove
- Disconnect the transmission vent hose from the engine.
- Support the transmission with a suitable jack.
Transmission Mount Bracket Bolt (1) - Remove [4x]
Transmission Mount Bolt (1) - Remove [2x]
- Transmission Mount (2) - Remove
- Pull the transmission straight back.
Install the J-21366 strap (1) onto the transmission bell housing to retain the torque converter.
Remove the transmission. (1)
- Transfer components as necessary.
Cap the fittings and plug the holes when removing the transmission fluid cooler pipes.
Cap the fittings and plug the holes when removing the transmission fluid cooler pipes.
Cap the fittings and plug the holes when removing the transmission fluid cooler pipes.