Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 GMC Sierra and 2007 Chevrolet Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
IMPORTANT:
If replacing a failed transmission, the "FastLearn" (adapt) procedure must be performed. This can be done in one step using a scan tool. If this procedure is not done, the transmission control module's (TCM's) adaptive values will still be at the settings that it learned for the old transmission, and will be in slow adaptive mode. Under these conditions, it would take an unacceptably long time for the adaptive values to converge to levels suitable for the new transmission.
- Remove the transmission fluid level indicator.
- Remove the starter motor. Refer to Starter Motor Replacement (6.6L) .
- Rotate the engine clockwise, using the crankshaft bolt in order to access the torque converter bolts through the starter opening. Have an assistant rotate the engine while aligning the bolts.
- Remove the torque converter bolts.
- Completely raise the vehicle.
- Drain the transmission fluid.
- Remove the range selector cable heat shield bolts.
- Remove the range selector cable heat shield.
- Remove the range selector cable end from the transmission range selector lever stud.
- Remove the shift cable bracket bolts and bracket from the transmission.
- Position the bracket with the cable attached out of the way.
- Remove the fuel line retainer (1) bolts on the left side of the transmission.
- Remove the fuel line bracket nut from the converter housing stud.
- Two wheel drive vehicles disconnect the turbine speed sensor (1), input speed sensor (2) and output speed sensor (3).
- Four wheel drive vehicles disconnect the electrical connectors to the turbine speed sensor (1), the input speed sensor (2) and any electrical connectors on the transfer case.
- Disconnect the transmission main electrical connector. J 44257 may be used, but is not required.
- Remove the transmission heat shield. Refer to Transmission Heat Shield Replacement .
- Remove the exhaust hanger bolts and reposition the hanger.
- Support the transmission with a transmission jack.
- Two wheel drive vehicles remove the propeller shaft. Refer to One-Piece Propeller Shaft Replacement or Two-Piece Propeller Shaft Replacement .
- Two wheel drive vehicles, remove the transmission support. Refer to Transmission Support Crossmember Replacement (2WD 1500/2500) or Transmission Support Crossmember Replacement (2WD 2500 HD/3500) or Transmission Support Crossmember Replacement (4WD 1500/2500) or Transmission Support Crossmember Replacement (4WD 2500 HD/3500) .
- Two wheel drive vehicles, remove the transmission mount from the transmission. Refer to Transmission Mount Replacement .
- Four wheel drive vehicles, remove the transfer case. Refer to the appropriate procedure:
- If equipped with a NQG, refer to Transfer Case Assembly Replacement .
- If equipped with a NQF, refer to Transfer Case Assembly Replacement .
- Reposition any wiring harness branches out of the way.
- Secure a safety chain around the transmission. Use care not to overlap any wiring, fuel lines, or other related components.
- Disconnect the transmission oil cooler lines (1, 2) from the transmission.
- Plug the transmission oil cooler line fittings in the transmission case, if necessary.
- If the vehicle is equipped with a power take off (PTO) unit, disconnect and/or remove any necessary components to facilitate transmission removal.
- Remove the transmission fill tube nuts from the converter housing studs.
- Remove the wire harness/vent tube bracket nut from the converter housing stud and reposition the bracket.
- Remove the remaining converter housing bolts and studs.
- Separate the transmission from the engine.
- Install J 21366 to the converter housing in order to keep the torque converter from sliding off of the turbine shaft.
- Carefully lower the transmission from the vehicle while simultaneously removing the fill tube.
- Remove the J 21366 .
IMPORTANT:
Rotate the engine clockwise ONLY, rotating the engine counterclockwise may loosen the crankshaft balancer bolt.