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Section 511 (Diagnosis & Overhaul - 42RLE Automatic Transmission): Removal

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  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Raise and support the vehicle
  3. Remove any necessary skid plates (1). See Fig 1. (Refer to FRAMES & BUMPERS/FRAME/TRANSFER CASE SKID PLATE - REMOVAL)
    Fig 1: Removing/Installing Skid Plate
    GC0009447Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
    1 - SKID PLATE
    2 - TRANSMISSION CROSSMEMBER
    3 - FRAME RAILS
  4. Mark propeller shaft and axle companion flanges for assembly alignment.
  5. Remove the rear propeller shaft. (Refer to DIFFERENTIAL & DRIVELINE/PROPELLER SHAFT/PROPELLER SHAFT - REMOVAL)
  6. Remove the front propeller shaft, if necessary.(Refer to DIFFERENTIAL & DRIVELINE/PROPELLER SHAFT/PROPELLER SHAFT - REMOVAL)
  7. Disconnect wires from the input and output speed sensors (1, 2). See Fig 2.
  8. Disconnect wires from the transmission range sensor (3) Input Speed, Output Speed and Transmission Range Sensors  . See Fig 2andFig 3.
    Fig 2: Locating Input Speed, Output Speed and Transmission Range Sensors
    GC0009445Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
    1 - INPUT SPEED SENSOR
    2 - OUTPUT SPEED SENSOR
    3 - TRANSMISSION RANGE SENSOR
  9. Disconnect wires from the solenoid/pressure switch assembly (1) Solenoid/Pressure Switch Assembly  .
    Fig 3: Solenoid/Pressure Switch Assembly
    GC0009446Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
    1 - SOLENOID/PRESSURE SWITCH ASSEMBLY CONNECTOR
  10. Remove the bolts (1) Remove Exhaust Flange Bolts  holding the exhaust crossover pipe to the pre-catalytic converter pipe flanges. See Fig 4.
  11. Remove the bolts holding the exhaust crossover pipe to the catalytic converter flange.
    Fig 4: Removing/Installing Exhaust Flange Bolts
    GC0009448Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
    1 - EXHAUST FLANGE BOLTS
  12. Disconnect gearshift cable from transmission manual valve lever.
  13. Disengage the shift cable from the cable support bracket.
  14. Remove the starter motor.
  15. Remove the engine to transmission collar.
  16. Rotate crankshaft in clockwise direction until converter bolts are accessible. Then remove bolts one at a time. Rotate crankshaft with socket wrench on dampener bolt.
  17. Disconnect the transmission vent hose from the transmission.
  18. Remove transfer case.
  19. Support rear of engine with safety stand or jack.
  20. Raise transmission slightly with service jack to relieve load on crossmember and supports.
  21. Remove bolts securing rear support and cushion (2) Rear Transmission Crossmember  to transmission and crossmember (1). See Fig 5.
  22. Remove bolts attaching crossmember to frame and remove crossmember.
    Fig 5: Rear Transmission Crossmember
    GC0009449Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
    1 - CROSSMEMBER
    2 - REAR TRANSMISSION MOUNT
  23. Disconnect transmission fluid cooler lines at transmission fittings and clips.
  24. Remove all remaining converter housing bolts.
  25. Carefully work transmission and torque converter assembly rearward off engine block dowels.
  26. Hold torque converter in place during transmission removal.
  27. Lower transmission and remove assembly from under the vehicle.
  28. To remove torque converter, carefully slide torque converter out of the transmission.
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