Removal (1995 2WD 3.0L V6 & 4WD 2.4L 4-Cyl.)

Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove transmission oil dipstick, dipstick tube and "O" ring. Disconnect throttle valve cable from throttle body.
Raise and support vehicle. Remove lower engine cover. Remove starter. Disconnect shift linkage at transmission. On 4WD models, remove transfer case shift lever from transmission.
On 2WD models, disconnect front exhaust pipe at exhaust manifold. Remove front exhaust pipe support bracket. It may be necessary to remove front exhaust pipe.
On all models, disconnect necessary electrical connectors for transmission removal. Remove transmission oil cooler pipes and brackets as necessary.
Support transmission with floor jack. On 2WD models, remove rear transmission mount from rear of transmission. On all models, remove transmission crossmember located below transmission.
Place reference marks on drive shaft flanges for reassembly reference. Remove drive shaft(s) as necessary. On 2WD models, remove stabilizer bar.
On all models, remove stiffener plates located on each side of cylinder block. Stiffener plate fits between side of cylinder block and front of transmission.
Remove cover from front of transmission for access to torque converter bolts. Remove torque converter bolts. Remove transmission-to-cylinder block bolts. Lower transmission from vehicle.