Removal Procedure
- Battery Tray - Remove - Battery Tray Replacement
- Disconnect the electronic transmission range selector manual park release cable from the transmission. Electronic Transmission Range Selector Manual Park Release Cable Replacement
- Remove the heater water auxiliary pump bolt (1).
- Position the heater water auxiliary pump (2) out of the way.
- Remove the electrical harness bracket nuts (1).
- Remove the electrical harness bracket (2) from the control valve body cover and position out of the way.
- Disconnect the control valve body transmission control module electrical connector (1), then unclip the wiring harness from the cover.
- Drain the transmission fluid. Transmission Fluid Drain and Fill
- Transmission Fluid Cooler Inlet Pipe (1) @ Radiator - Disconnect - Transmission Fluid Cooler Inlet Pipe Replacement (LGX, with V08)
, or Transmission Fluid Cooler Inlet Pipe Replacement (LCV, LGX, without V08)
- Transmission Fluid Cooler Outlet Pipe (1) @ Radiator - Disconnect - Transmission Fluid Cooler Outlet Pipe Replacement (LGX, with V08)
, or Transmission Fluid Cooler Outlet Pipe Replacement (LCV, LGX, without V08)
- Plug and/or cap the pipes and the transmission to prevent contamination.
- Disconnect the auxiliary fluid accumulator electrical connector (1).
- Remove the body wiring harness bracket bolt (2).
- Reposition the body wiring harness bracket with wiring harness (3) as necessary.
- Remove the upper transmission to engine bolts (1, 2, 3).
- Remove the drivetrain and front suspension cradle. Drivetrain and Front Suspension Cradle Removal and Installation
- Disconnect the left side front wheel drive shaft from the transmission. Front Wheel Drive Half Shaft Replacement - Left Side
- Front Wheel Drive Shaft- Right Side - Remove - Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Right Side (LCV, LGX) , or Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Right Side (LSY)
- Remove the transmission mount strut bracket from the transmission. Transmission Mount Strut Bracket Replacement (FWD) .
- Remove the starter. Starter Replacement (LGX) , or Starter Replacement (LCV - FWD) , or Starter Replacement (LSY)
- Mark the relationship of the flex plate to the torque converter for reassembly.
- Remove the torque converter to flex plate bolts (1).
- Lower the vehicle.
- Install the engine support fixture. Engine Support Fixture
- Remove the left transmission mount to transmission bolts. Transmission Mount Replacement
- Remove the front transmission mount to transmission bolts. Transmission Front Mount Replacement
- Lower the transmission side with the support fixture to allow clearance for removal.
- Unclip the engine wiring harness from the transmission.
- Disconnect the transmission input speed sensor (1) and the auxiliary fluid accumulator connector (2) then reposition the harness as necessary.
- Raise the vehicle.
- Use a transmission jack in order to support the transmission.
- Remove the 3 transmission bolts (1).
- Remove the transmission bolts (1, 2).
- 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.