Installation Procedure

Raise the transmission with the transmission jack and position the transmission to the engine.

Fig 1: Identifying Transmission Bolts

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CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .

Install the transmission bolts (4).
Tighten: Tighten the bolt to 75 N.m (55 lb ft).
Install the flywheel inspection cover (1).
Install the flywheel inspection cover bolts (2, 3).
Tighten: Tighten the bolt to 75 N.m (55 lb ft).
Remove the transmission jack.

Fig 2: Identifying Torque Converter To Flywheel Bolts

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Install the 4 torque converter to flywheel bolts (1).
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 62 N.m (46 lb ft).
Install the starter. Refer to Starter Replacement .
Install the left transmission mount bracket to the transmission. Refer to Transmission Mount Bracket Replacement - Left Side .

Fig 3: Identifying Transmission Brace Bolts

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Install the transmission brace.
Install the transmission brace bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the bolt/stud to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
Install the intermediate drive shaft. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Intermediate Shaft Replacement .
Install the left wheel drive shaft to the transmission. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement .
Install the frame. Refer to Front Frame Replacement .
Lower the vehicle.
Remove the engine support fixture.

Fig 4: Identifying Upper Transmission To Engine Bolts

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Install the upper transmission to engine bolt (1, 2).
Tighten: Tighten the bolt to 75 N.m (55 lb ft).

Fig 5: Identifying Oil Cooler Hoses & Retainer Nuts

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Install the transmission fluid cooler outlet pipe (4) and seal to the transmission.
Install the transmission fluid cooler outlet pipe nut (3).
Tighten: Tighten the nut to 22 N.m (16 lb ft).
Install the oil cooler outlet pipe retainer and nut (5) to the transmission control valve body cover.
Tighten: Tighten the nut to 12 N.m (106 lb in).
Install the transmission fluid cooler inlet pipe (1) and seal to the transmission.
Install the transmission fluid cooler inlet pipe nut (2).
Tighten: Tighten the nut to 22 N.m (16 lb ft).
Install the transmission fluid cooler inlet pipe retainer to the transmission control valve body cover.

Fig 6: View Of Transmission Range Selector Lever Cable Terminal & Lever

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Install the transmission range selector lever cable (1) to the cable bracket (2).
Connect the transmission range selector lever cable terminal (3) to the transmission manual shift lever (4).

Fig 7: Identifying Wire Harness Retainer & TCM Electrical Connector

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Connect the control valve body TCM electrical connector (1).
Install the wire harness retainer (2) to the control valve body cover stud.
Tighten: Tighten the nut to 12 N.m (106 lb in).
Adjust the automatic transmission range selector lever cable. Refer to Range Selector Lever Cable Adjustment .
Verify the proper fluid level of the transmission. Refer to Transmission Fluid Check .
Install the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement .
For transmission control module programming and setup, refer to Control Module References .

NOTE: After an internal transmission repair or internal part replacement the service fast learn adapt procedure should be performed.

Perform the service fast learn adapt procedure. Refer to Service Fast Learn Adapts .
Road test the vehicle.