Removal (1995 4WD 3.0L V6)
- 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. Disconnect shift linkage at transmission. Disconnect shift linkage for transfer case at transfer case shift linkage cross shaft located at rear of transfer case. Remove transfer case shift linkage cross shaft.
- It may be necessary to remove front exhaust pipe located between exhaust manifolds and catalytic converter on rear exhaust pipe. Disconnect speedometer cable, necessary electrical connectors for transmission and transfer case removal. Remove transmission oil cooler hose, pipes and brackets as necessary.
- It may be necessary to lower or remove front differential assembly for transmission removal. Support transmission with floor jack. Remove transmission crossmember located below transmission and transfer case. Place reference marks on drive shaft flanges for reassembly reference. Remove drive shafts.
- Remove stabilizer bar. 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 with transfer case from vehicle.