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3.0L Diesel

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  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to HOISTING, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  3. Drain the cooling system. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .

    For 4WD only  , remove the transfer case. For BW44-44, refer to REMOVAL For BW44-45, refer to REMOVAL .

  4. For RWD only  , remove the rear propeller shaft.
  5. Remove the starter from the transmission and set aside. Refer to STARTER, REMOVAL .
    Fig 1: Manual Park Release Cable, Lever & Bracket
    GC0154444Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  6. Disconnect the manual park release cable (1) from the lever (2).
  7. Remove the bolts from the manual park release cable bracket (3) and set the bracket/cable (2, 3) aside.
    Fig 2: Two Bolts
    GC0152191Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  8. The torque converter is attached with three sets of two bolts (1) 120° apart as shown in illustration below.
    Fig 3: Torque Converter Bolt
    GC0144169Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  9. Rotate the crankshaft in a clockwise direction for access, and through the starter opening, remove the six torque converter bolts (1).
    Fig 4: Locking Mechanism Lock & Adapter Plug Connector
    GC0152192Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  10. Turn the locking mechanism lock (1) of the adapter plug connector (2) counterclockwise to release the lock.
    Fig 5: Adapter Plug Connector
    GC0152193Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  11. Remove the adapter plug connector (1) from the transmission.
    Fig 6: Wiring Harness
    GC0152194Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  12. Disconnect all wiring harness clips (1) from the transmission case.
  13. Remove exhaust steady rest bracket bolts at transmission bell housing.
  14. If four wheel drive, remove differential mounting bracket at pinion nose.
  15. Remove bracket diesel particulate filter to transmission mounting bracket.
  16. Remove differential pressure switch mounting bracket bolts at transmission.
    Fig 7: Coolant Line Bracket Bolt
    GC0157445Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  17. Remove the coolant line bracket bolt (1) from the right side of the transmission case.
  18. Remove the trans line bracket bolt from the right side of the transmission case.
  19. Disconnect the coolant lines from the transmission heater.
    Fig 8: Left Side Transmission Line Bracket Bolt
    GC0154470Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  20. Remove the left side bolt (2) from trans line bracket.
  21. Disconnect the transmission fluid cooler lines from the transmission heater. Refer to TUBES AND HOSES, TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
    Fig 9: Service Jack
    GC0152202Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    CAUTION:

    When supporting or lifting the transmission at the oil pan the weight of the transmission must be distributed evenly on the lifting fixture. Failure to do so could damage the oil pan and transmission.

  22. Place a suitable transmission jack under transmission pan and secure it with chains.
  23. Raise the transmission slightly with a service jack (1) to relieve load on the crossmember.
    Fig 10: Crossmember & Attaching Bolts
    GC0154624Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  24. Remove the bolts attaching the crossmember (1) to frame and remove the crossmember (2).
  25. Remove the bolts securing the rear support and cushion to the cross member and remove.
    Fig 11: Bell Housing Bolts (LH)
    GC0152197Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  26. Remove the bell housing bolts (1) on the LH side.
    Fig 12: Remaining Bell Housing Bolts (RWD Shown, AWD Similar)
    GC0152205Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  27. Remove all remaining bell housing bolts (1, 2) securing the transmission to the engine block.
  28. Hold the torque converter in place during transmission removal.
  29. Lower the transmission and remove the assembly from the vehicle.
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