Removal (NV 4500 & NV 4500HD)
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1994 Dodge Pickup, 1994 Dodge Dakota, and 1994 Dodge Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Disconnect negative battery cable. Shift transmission to Neutral. Disconnect shift boot, and slide boot upward on lever extension. Using Remover/Installer (6783), remove shift lever extension. See Figure.
- Raise and support vehicle. Remove skid plate (if equipped). Index mark drive shaft(s) for reassembly reference, and remove shaft(s). Remove front exhaust pipe. Support engine using adjustable jack-stand and wood block. Disconnect speed sensor harness connector, back-up light harness connector and speedometer cable (if equipped).
- Drain transmission if it is being repaired. On 4WD models, disconnect shift linkage from transfer case range lever. Remove transfer case shift mechanism from transmission. See Figure. Remove transfer case. See TRANSFER CASE under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
- On all models, use chains to secure transmission to suitable transmission jack and remove rear crossmember. Disconnect transmission harness connectors. Remove clutch slave cylinder, and secure it aside.
- Remove transmission-to-clutch housing bolts. Slide transmission rearward until drive pinion clears clutch assembly. Lower transmission from vehicle.