Manual Transmission: Installation

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Fig 1: Identifying Special Tool

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Fig 2: Material Specification

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All Vehicles

Using the transmission jack, raise and position the transmission to the engine and clutch.
Install the transmission-to-engine bolts.
- For vehicles equipped with diesel engines, install six bolts.
- For vehicles equipped with gasoline engines, install seven bolts.
Fig 3: Installing Transmission-To-Engine Bolts
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Install the LH crossmember bolts.

Fig 4: Installing Crossmember Bolts (LH)
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Install the RH crossmember nuts.

Fig 5: Installing Crossmember Bolts (RH)
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Install the transmission mount nuts.

Fig 6: Installing Transmission Mount Nuts
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Install the engine plate bolts.

Fig 7: Installing Engine Plate Bolts (1 Of 2)
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Fig 8: Installing Engine Plate Bolts (2 Of 2)
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Remove the transmission jack.
Connect the transmission cooler tubes.

Fig 9: Connecting Transmission Cooler Tubes
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Install the clutch slave cylinder.
- Rotate the clutch slave cylinder clockwise 45 degrees to lock in position.
Fig 10: Installing Clutch Slave Cylinder
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Install the starter. For additional information, refer to the following:
- For vehicles with gasoline engines, see STARTER MOTOR .
- For vehicles with diesel engines, see STARTER MOTOR .
Install the transfer case, if equipped. For additional information, refer toTRANSFER CASE .
- If the transfer case control lever assembly was removed from the transmission, it must be correctly aligned.
Connect the driveshaft. For additional information, refer to DRIVESHAFTS & UNIVERSAL JOINTS .
Install any Power Take-Off (PTO) equipment, if equipped.
Connect the reverse lamp switch electrical connector.

Fig 11: Connecting Reverse Lamp Switch Electrical Connector
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Connect the wiring harness to the transmission.

Fig 12: Connecting Wiring Harness
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Refill the transmission to specification.
- Refill the transmission with clean transmission fluid.
Lower the vehicle.

CAUTION: DO NOT use a silicone sealing compound.

NOTE: Do not wait longer than ten minutes to tighten the six bolts due to the rapid cure time of the sealant.

Fig 13: Installing Lower Gearshift Lever & Shift Housing Assembly

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Install the lower gearshift lever and shift housing assembly.
- Apply gasket maker to the shift housing and the main case.
Install the lower shift lever boot.

Fig 14: Installing Lower Shift Lever Boot
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Apply threadlock and sealer to the gearshift lever bolts. Install the upper gearshift lever.

Fig 15: Installing Upper Gearshift Lever
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Install the screws.

Fig 16: Installing Outer Shift Lever Boot
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Vehicles With Manual Shift Lever

Position the shift lever with the bezel and boot assembly and install the bolt.

Fig 17: Installing Shift Lever With Bezel & Boot Assembly
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Position the bezel and boot assembly and install the screws.

Fig 18: Installing Bezel & Boot Assembly
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Verify the shift sequence from 2H to 4L to 2H.