Transmission - Gasoline Engines: Material

All vehicles 

1. Using the Transmission Jack, raise and position the transmission to the engine and clutch.
2. Install the 7 transmission-to-engine bolts.
   • Tighten to 63 Nm (46 lb-ft).
3. Position the crossmember in the vehicle. Install the 3 LH transmission support crossmember bolts.
   • Tighten to 70 Nm (52 lb-ft).
     Fig 1: Locating LH Transmission Support Crossmember Bolts

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4. Install the 4 RH transmission support crossmember nuts.
   • Tighten to 70 Nm (52 lb-ft).
     Fig 2: Locating RH Transmission Support Crossmember Nuts

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NOTE: The transmission mount studs may have come out of the insulator when the nuts were removed. Install new insulator studs if they came out during removal.
5. Install the transmission mount studs or nuts.
   • Tighten the studs to 75 Nm (55 lb-ft).
   • Tighten the nuts to 81 Nm (60 lb-ft).
     Fig 3: Locating Transmission Mount Nuts

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6. Install the 2 dust cover bolts.
   • Tighten to 28 Nm (21 lb-ft).
7. Remove the Transmission Jack.
8. Connect the transmission fluid cooler tubes.
   • Tighten to 27 Nm (20 lb-ft).
     Fig 4: Locating Transmission Fluid Cooler Tubes

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9. Install the clutch slave cylinder.
   • Rotate the clutch slave cylinder clockwise 45 degrees to lock in position.
     Fig 5: Installing Clutch Slave Cylinder

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10. Install the starter. For additional information, refer to STARTING SYSTEM - DIESEL ENGINES .
11. Install the exhaust Y-pipe. For additional information, refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM .
12. Install the transfer case, if equipped. For additional information, refer to TRANSFER CASE .
    • If the transfer case control lever assembly was removed from the transmission, it must be correctly aligned.
NOTE: Make sure the index marks made during removal are aligned.
13. Connect the driveshaft. Install 4 new driveshaft flange bolts.
    • Tighten to 102 Nm (75 lb-ft).
      Fig 6: Locating Index-Mark Driveshaft To Flange

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14. Install any Power Take-Off (PTO) equipment, if equipped.
15. Connect the fuel tubes to the transmission.
    Fig 7: Locating Fuel Lines

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16. Connect the reverse lamp switch electrical connector.
    Fig 8: Identifying Reverse Lamp Switch Electrical Connector

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17. Connect the wiring harness to the transmission.
    Fig 9: Identifying Wiring Harness To Transmission

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18. Refill the transmission to specification. For additional information, refer to TRANSMISSION DRAINING AND FILLING .
    • Refill the transmission with clean transmission fluid.
NOTE: Do not use a silicone sealing compound or damage to the components can occur.
NOTE: Do not wait longer than 10 minutes to tighten the 4 bolts due to the rapid cure time of the sealant.
19. Install the gearshift lever and shift housing assembly.
    • Tighten to 23 Nm (17 lb-ft).
    • Apply gasket maker to the shift housing and the main case.
      Fig 10: Locating Lower Gearshift Lever Bolts

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20. Install the lower shift lever boot and the 2 screws.
    Fig 11: Locating Lower Shift Lever Boot And Screws

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21. Apply threadlock and sealer to the gearshift lever bolt. Install the upper gearshift lever.
    • Tighten to 35 Nm (26 lb-ft).
      Fig 12: Locating Gearshift Lever Bolt

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22. Install the shift lever boot.
    Fig 13: Locating Shift Lever Boot

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    Vehicles with a manual shift transfer case 

23. Position the transfer case shift lever with the bezel and boot assembly and install the bolt.
    • Tighten to 27 Nm (20 lb-ft).
24. Position the bezel and boot assembly and install the 2 screws.
    Fig 14: Locating Bezel And Boot Assembly And Screws

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25. Verify the shift sequence from 2H to 4L to 2H.