Section 1 (8HP45 Automatic Transmission (Service Information)): Removal: Removal

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Fig 1: Manual Park Release Cable & Lever

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Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Disconnect the right and left bank up stream oxygen sensors.
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to HOISTING, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
Remove the complete exhaust system.
For AWD only , remove the transfer case. Refer to REMOVAL .
For RWD only , remove the rear propeller shaft. Refer to REMOVAL .
Remove the starter from the transmission and set aside. Refer to STARTER, REMOVAL .
Disconnect the manual park release cable (1) from the lever (2).

Fig 2: Bolts, Manual Park Release Cable Bracket & Bracket/Cable
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Remove the bolts (1) from the manual park release cable bracket (3) and set the bracket/cable (2, 3) aside.

Fig 3: Two Bolts
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The converter is attached with three sets of two bolts (1) 120° apart as shown in illustration.

Fig 4: 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 5: 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 6: Adapter Plug Connector
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Remove the adapter plug connector (1) from the transmission.

Fig 7: Wiring Harness
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Disconnect the wiring harness (1) from the transmission case.

Fig 8: Transmission Fluid Cooler Lines, Clips & Fittings
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Disconnect the transmission fluid cooler lines (1) at the fittings (2) by removing the clips (3).

Fig 9: 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.
Raise the transmission slightly with a service jack (1) to relieve load on the crossmember.

Fig 10: Crossmember & Bolts
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Remove the bolts attaching the crossmember (1) to frame and remove the crossmember.
Remove the bolts (2) securing the rear support and cushion to the cross member and remove.

Fig 11: Bell Housing Bolts
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Remove the bell housing bolts (1) on the RH side.

Fig 12: Bell Housing Bolts
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Remove the bell housing bolts (1) on the LH side.

Fig 13: RWD
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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 14: Four Rear Transmission Mount Bolts, Rear Transmission Mount, Adapter Bracket Bolts & Adapter
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For AWD only , remove the four rear transmission mount bolts (1) and rear transmission mount (4) from the transmission.
For AWD only , remove the adapter bracket bolts (3) and the adapter (2) from the transmission.

Fig 15: Seven Extension Housing Bolts & Extension Housing
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For AWD only , remove the seven extension housing bolts (1) and remove the extension housing (2).

Fig 16: Four Transmission Mount Bolts & Transmission Mount
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For RWD only , remove the four transmission mount bolts (2) and the transmission mount (3).
For RWD only , remove the four adapter bracket bolts (1) and the adapter bracket (4).