Removal Procedure
- Disconnect the electronic transmission range selector manual park release cable from the transmission and position out of the way. Electronic Transmission Range Selector Manual Park Release Cable Replacement
- Drain the transmission fluid. Transmission Fluid Drain and Fill
- Disconnect the control valve body electrical connector (1) then unclip all necessary wiring harness retainers from the transmission.NOTE:
Radiator assembly removed for clarity.
- Disconnect and position the wiring harness (2) out of the way.
- Disconnect all necessary wiring harness retainers and electrical connectors from the transmission.
- Remove the left and right side front wheelhouse liners. Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement
- Remove the automatic transmission fluid cooling heat exchanger inlet pipe. Automatic Transmission Fluid Cooling Heat Exchanger Inlet Pipe Replacement (LSY)
- Remove the transmission fluid cooler inlet and outlet pipe from the transmission. Transmission Fluid Cooler Inlet and Outlet Pipe Replacement (LSY)
- Remove the automatic transmission fluid cooler exchanger from the transmission. Automatic Transmission Fluid Cooling Exchanger Replacement (LSY)
- Plug and/or cap the pipes and the transmission to prevent contamination.
- Remove the transmission front mount (4). Transmission Front Mount Replacement
- Remove the engine wiring harness bracket bolt (1).
- Reposition the electrical wiring harness (2) away from the upper transmission bolts.
- Remove the 2 transmission bolts (1).
- Install the engine support fixture.
- For LSY engine Engine Support Fixture
- For LCV engine Engine Support Fixture
- Disconnect the left side front wheel drive half shaft from the transmission. Front Wheel Drive Half Shaft Replacement - Left Side
- Remove the drivetrain and front suspension cradle. Drivetrain and Front Suspension Cradle Removal and Installation
- Remove the transmission rear mount bracket (2) from the power transfer unit. Transmission Rear Mount Bracket Replacement (AWD)
- Remove the power transfer unit from the transmission. Power Transfer Unit Case Replacement (LSY)
- Remove the starter. Starter Replacement (LCV - AWD) , or Starter Replacement (LSY)
- Mark the relationship of the flex plate to the torque converter for reassembly.
- Remove the torque converter bolts (1).
- Lower the transmission side with the support fixture to allow clearance for removal.
- Unclip the engine wiring harness from the transmission.
- Raise the vehicle.
- Use a suitable transmission jack in order to support the transmission.
- Remove the 3 transmission bolts (1).
- Remove the torque converter cover (2).
- Remove the 2 transmission bolts (1).
- Separate the transmission from the engine.
- Lower the transmission with the transmission jack far enough to remove the transmission.
- Transfer components as necessary.
NOTE:
Ensure the torque converter remains securely in place on the transmission input shaft while separating and removing the transmission.