Section 580 (8HP70 Automatic Transmission (Service Information) 1500): Removal: 5.7L

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Fig 1: Manual Park Release Cable, Lever & Bracket

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Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to HOISTING, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
Drain the cooling system. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
Remove the exhaust pipe below the transmission pan. Refer to CONVERTER, CATALYTIC, REMOVAL .
For 4WD only , remove the transfer case. For BW44-44, refer to REMOVAL For BW44-45, refer to REMOVAL .
For RWD only , remove the rear propeller shaft.
Remove the starter from the transmission and set aside. Refer to 5.7L .
Disconnect the manual park release cable (1) from the lever (2).
Remove the bolts from the manual park release cable bracket (3) and set the bracket/cable (2, 3) aside.

Fig 2: Two Bolts
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The converter is attached with three sets of two bolts (1) 120° apart as shown in illustration below.

Fig 3: Torque Converter Bolt
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Rotate the crankshaft in a clockwise direction for access, and through the starter opening, remove the six converter bolts (1).

Fig 4: Locking Mechanism Lock & Adapter Plug Connector
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Turn the locking mechanism lock (1) of the adapter plug connector (2) counterclockwise to release the lock.

Fig 5: Adapter Plug Connector
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Remove the adapter plug connector (1) from the transmission.

Fig 6: Wiring Harness
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Disconnect all wiring harness clips (1) from the transmission case.

Fig 7: Coolant Line Bracket Bolt
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Remove the coolant line bracket bolt (1) from the right side of the transmission case.

Fig 8: Transmission Line Bracket Bolt
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Remove the trans line bracket bolt (1) from the right side of the transmission case.

Fig 9: Cooler Lines
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Disconnect the coolant lines (2) from the transmission heater.

Fig 10: Left Side Transmission Line Bracket Bolt
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Remove the left side bolt (2) from trans line bracket.

Fig 11: Fuel Lines Clip
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Remove the fuel lines (1) from the clip (2) attached to the transmission heater.

Fig 12: Cooler Lines
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Disconnect the transmission fluid cooler lines (1) from the transmission heater using (special tool #9546, Disconnect Tool)

Fig 13: Service Jack
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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.
Place a suitable transmission jack under transmission pan and secure it with chains.
Raise the transmission slightly with a service jack (1) to relieve load on the crossmember.

Fig 14: Crossmember & Attaching Bolts
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Remove the bolts attaching the crossmember (1) to frame and remove the crossmember (2).
Remove the bolts securing the rear support and cushion to the cross member and remove.

Fig 15: Bell Housing Bolts (RH)
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Remove the bell housing bolts (1) on the RH side.

Fig 16: Bell Housing Bolts (LH)
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Remove the bell housing bolts (1) on the LH side.

Fig 17: Remaining Bell Housing Bolts (RWD Shown, AWD Similar)
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Remove all remaining bell housing bolts (1, 2) securing the transmission to the engine block.
Hold the torque converter in place during transmission removal.
Lower the transmission and remove the assembly from the vehicle.

Fig 18: Adapter Bracket & Bolts
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For 4WD only , remove the adapter bracket bolts (1) and the adapter from the transmission.