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Service Information: Removal

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NOTE: If the transmission is being reconditioned (clutch/seal replacement) or replaced, it is necessary to perform the TCM Adaptation Procedure using the scan tool (Refer to ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULES/TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE - STANDARD PROCEDURE) .
Fig 1: Disconnecting/Connecting Propeller Shaft
GC0012704Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
1 - PROPELLER SHAFT
2 - BOLTS
3 - PROPELLER SHAFT COUPLER
4 - COMPANION FLANGE
5 - PROPELLER SHAFT PILOT
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Raise and support the vehicle.
  3. For AWD vehicles, remove the transfer case, (Refer to TRANSMISSION/TRANSFER CASE - REMOVAL) , and front axle, (Refer to DIFFERENTIAL & DRIVELINE/FRONT AXLE - REMOVAL) .
  4. For RWD vehicles:
    • Mark propeller shaft (1) and the transmission flange (4) for assembly alignment.
    • Remove the bolts (2) holding the rear propeller shaft coupler (3) to the transmission flange (4).
    • Slide the propeller shaft (1) rearward until the coupler clears the propeller shaft pilot (5) on the transmission output shaft.
    Fig 2: Relocate Starter
    GC0012707Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
    1 - STARTER
    2 -BOLTS
    NOTE: The starters are located on the right side of the transmission for RWD vehicles and they are on the left side for AWD vehicles.
  5. Remove the bolts (2) holding the starter motor (1) to the transmission. (Refer to ELECTRICAL/STARTING/STARTER MOTOR - REMOVAL)
  6. Remove the starter (1) from the transmission starter pocket and safely relocate.
    Fig 3: Removing/Installing Torque Converter Access Cover
    GC0012706Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
    1 - ACCESS COVER
    2 - BOLT
  7. Remove the bolt (2) holding the torque converter access cover (1) to the transmission.
  8. Remove the torque converter access cover (1) from the transmission.
    Fig 4: Removing/Installing Torque Converter Bolts
    GC0012705Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
    1 - TORQUE CONVERTER BOLTS
  9. For gas engines, rotate crankshaft in clockwise direction until converter bolts (1) are accessible. Then remove bolts (1) one at a time. Rotate crankshaft with socket wrench on dampener bolt.
    Fig 5: Torque Converter To Flex Plate Bolts & Fluid Lines
    GC0039381Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
    1 - TORQUE CONVERTER BOLTS
    2 - TRANSMISSION COOLER LINES
  10. For diesel engines, rotate crankshaft in clockwise direction until converter bolts (1) are accessible. Then remove bolts (1) one at a time. Rotate crankshaft with socket wrench on dampener bolt.
    Fig 6: Disconnecting/Connecting Shift Cable
    GC0012703Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
    1 - GEARSHIFT CABLE
    2 - GEARSHIFT CABLE BRACKET
    3 - MANUAL SHIFT LEVER
  11. Disconnect the gearshift cable (1) from the transmission manual valve lever (3).
  12. Loosen the bolts holding the shift cable retaining strap (2) to the transmission.
  13. Remove the shift cable (1) from the transmission.
    Fig 7: Removing/Installing Wiring Connector Plug
    GC0012698Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
    1 - PLUG CONNECTOR
    2 - ADAPTER PLUG
  14. Disconnect 13-pin plug connector (1). Turn bayonet lock of the adapter plug (2) anti-clockwise.
  15. Remove the 13-pin connector (1) from the transmission.
    Fig 8: Transmission Lines
    GC0012702Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
    1 - TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER LINES
    2 - COOLER LINE FITTINGS
    3 - SUPPORT CLAMPS
  16. Disconnect transmission fluid cooler lines (1) at transmission fittings (2) and clips (3).
  17. Disconnect the transmission vent hose from the transmission.
    Fig 9: Locating Transmission Mount, Crossmember and Bolts
    GC0012701Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  18. Support rear of engine with safety stand or jack.
  19. Raise transmission slightly with service jack to relieve load on crossmember and supports.
  20. Remove bolts (2) securing rear support and cushion (3) to transmission crossmember (1).
  21. Remove bolts attaching crossmember (1) to frame and remove crossmember.
    Fig 10: Removing/Installing Transmission to Oil Pan Bolts
    GC0012700Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
    1 - BOLTS
    2 - ENGINE OIL PAN
    3 - TRANSMISSION
  22. Remove the bolts (1) holding the engine oil pan (2) to the transmission (3), gas engines.
    Fig 11: Removing/Installing Transmission to Engine Bolts
    GC0012699Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
    1 - ENGINE
    2 - BOLTS
    3 - TRANSMISSION
  23. Remove all remaining bolts (2) holding the engine (1) to the transmission (3).
  24. Carefully work transmission and torque converter assembly rearward off engine block dowels.
  25. Hold torque converter in place during transmission removal.
  26. Lower transmission and remove assembly from under the vehicle.
  27. To remove torque converter, carefully slide torque converter out of the transmission.
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