Transmission Removal

Removal:

- 4WD and 2WD model -
- Remove exhaust front tube. (VG3OE engine model)
- Remove fluid charging pipe from A/T assembly.
- Remove oil cooler pipe from A/T assembly.
- Plug up openings such as the fluid charging pipe hole, etc.
- Put match marks on flanges, then remove propeller shaft.
- Remove transfer control linkage from transfer.
- Insert plug into rear oil seal after removing rear propeller shaft.
- Be careful not to damage spline, sleeve yoke and rear oil seal.
- Remove torsion bar springs.
- Then remove second crossmember. (4WD model)
- Remove speedometer cable from transfer assembly or A/T assembly.
- Remove A/T control cable from A/T assembly. (4WD model)
- Remove A/T control linkage from selector lever. (2WD model)
- Disconnect A/T harness connectors.
- Remove starter motor.
- Remove gusset securing engine to A/T assembly. (VG3OE engine model)





- Remove bolts securing torque converter to drive plate.
- Remove the bolts by turning crankshaft.





4WD model
- Support A/T and transfer assembly with a jack.
- Remove rear mounting bracket from body and A/T assembly.
- Remove bolts securing A/T assembly to engine.
- Lower A/T assembly with transfer





2WD model
- Support A/T assembly with a jack.
- Remove rear mounting bracket from body and A/T assembly.
- Remove bolts securing A/T assembly to engine.
- Pull A/T assembly backwards.
- Secure torque converter to prevent it from dropping.
- Secure A/T assembly to a jack.





- Slant and lower A/T assembly.