Section 795 (8HP45/845RE Automatic Transmission (Service Information) - 1500): Removal: Removal

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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 center exhaust pipe.
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 STARTER, REMOVAL .
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.

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) counter-clockwise 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 the wiring harness (1) from the transmission case.

Fig 7: Cooler Lines
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Disconnect the coolant lines (2) from the transmission heater.

Fig 8: Upper Transmission Line Bolt
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Remove the bolt (2) for the right upper trans line (1) bracket.

Fig 9: Right Side Transmission Line Bracket Bolt
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Remove the right lower bolt (1) from the trans line (2) bracket.

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: Pinion Nose Mounting Bolts
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If equipped, remove three bolts (1) from the front axle pinion bracket.

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

Fig 17: Bell Housing Bolts (LH)
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Remove the bell housing bolts (1) on the LH side. If equipped, remove the front axle pinion bracket.

Fig 18: Bell Housing Dust Shield & Bolt
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Remove the bell housing dust shield (2) on the right side of transmission.

Fig 19: Bell Housing Bolts
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NOTE:
RWD shown in illustration, AWD similar.
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 20: Adapter Bracket & Bolts
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For 4WD only , remove the adapter bracket bolts (1) and the adapter from the transmission.