Removal Procedure
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
- Disconnect the transmission vent hose retainer (1) from the transmission crossmember.
- Remove the transmission support cross member. Refer to Transmission Support Crossmember Replacement .
- Remove the left catalytic converter. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement - Right Side (LH8) .
- Disconnect the transfer case vent hose (1) from the transfer case.
- Disconnect the transmission vent hose (3) from the transmission.
- Disconnect the transmission vent hose retainer (1) from the transmission.
- Remove the transmission and transfer case vent hose assembly (2) from the transmission.
IMPORTANT:
Make a note of the routing in order to aid during reassembly.