AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

CAUTION:

The automatic transmission assembly is very heavy. Be sure to follow the procedure described in the repair manual, or the transmission jack may suddenly drop.

PROCEDURE


  1. PRECAUTION

    Note

    After turning the engine switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the battery terminal notice before proceeding with work Click here

  2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

    Note

    When disconnecting the cable some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Click here.

  3. REMOVE FRONT FENDER SPLASH SHIELD SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

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  4. REMOVE FRONT FENDER SPLASH SHIELD SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

    Click here

  5. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY

    Click here

  6. REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER

    Click here

  7. REMOVE OIL PAN PROTECTOR ASSEMBLY (w/o DPF)

    B00193S

    1. Remove the 4 bolts and oil pan protector assembly.

  8. REMOVE OIL PAN PROTECTOR ASSEMBLY LH (w/ DPF)


    1. B001896

      Remove the 6 bolts and oil pan protector assembly LH.

  9. REMOVE OIL PAN PROTECTOR ASSEMBLY RH (w/ DPF)


    1. B00194Y

      Remove the 4 bolts and oil pan protector assembly RH

  10. REMOVE FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL FRONT RH

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  11. REMOVE FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL REAR RH

    Click here

  12. DRAIN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID

    Click here

  13. DISCONNECT FLOOR SHIFT GEAR SHIFTING ROD SUB-ASSEMBLY

    Click here

  14. REMOVE FRONT PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY

    Click here

  15. REMOVE PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY

    Click here

  16. REMOVE EXHAUST PIPE (w/ DPF)

    Click here

  17. REMOVE EXHAUST PIPE (w/o DPF)

    Click here

  18. REMOVE NO. 3 FRONT FLOOR HEAT INSULATOR

    Click here

  19. REMOVE DRIVE PLATE AND TORQUE CONVERTER SETTING BOLT


    1. B0019N7

      Remove the 2 bolts and oil pan insulator.

    2. B0018DC

      Using a wrench, hold the crankshaft.

      Note

      Do not turn the crankshaft counterclockwise. If it is turned counterclockwise, check that the crankshaft pulley set bolt is not loose. If loose, tighten the bolt Click here.

    3. B0018AN

      Remove the 6 drive plate and torque converter setting bolts.

      Tech Tips

      There will be one black colored bolt.

  20. DISCONNECT OIL COOLER TUBE

    B0019TY

    1. Slide the 2 clips and disconnect the 2 transmission oil cooler hoses from the oil cooler tube union.

    2. Remove the 3 bolts and disconnect the oil cooler tube from the engine.

  21. DISCONNECT GROUND WIRE


    1. B0019GA

      Remove the bolt and disconnect the clamp and ground wire.

  22. SUPPORT AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY


    1. B0018KB

      Support the automatic transmission assembly with a transmission jack.

      Note


      • In order to protect the automatic transmission oil pan sub-assembly, place attachments on the transmission jack.

      • Make sure that the attachments and the automatic transmission oil pan sub-assembly are centered on the transmission jack.

      • To prevent the automatic transmission oil pan sub-assembly from deforming, do not place any attachments under the automatic transmission oil pan sub-assembly of the automatic transmission assembly.

      • Secure the automatic transmission assembly to the transmission jack using a belt, etc. to prevent it from falling.

  23. REMOVE NO. 2 FRAME CROSSMEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. B001A95

      w/ Cover:

      Remove the engine mounting hole cover.

    2. B001AUK

      Remove the 4 bolts of the rear No. 1 engine mounting insulator.

    3. B001ATN

      Remove the 4 nuts, 4 bolts and No. 2 frame crossmember sub-assembly.

  24. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR


    1. B0019LP

      Remove the 4 bolts and rear No. 1 engine mounting insulator from the automatic transmission assembly.

  25. DISCONNECT WIRE HARNESS AND CONNECTOR


    1. Tilt down the automatic transmission assembly.

      Note

      Make sure that the cooling fan and fan shroud do not contact the engine assembly when tilting the automatic transmission assembly.

    2. Disconnect the park/neutral position switch connector, No. 2 transmission wire connector, 2 speed sensor connectors and 3 transfer control side connectors.

      B0018O3

    3. Disconnect the No. 1 transmission wire connector.

      Tech Tips

      Detach the claw, press down the lever, and then disconnect the transmission wire connector.

    4. Disconnect the 9 harness clamps.

    5. Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the wire harness.

  26. DISCONNECT BREATHER PLUG HOSE


    1. B001A2B

      Disconnect the 3 breather plug hoses from the wire harness.

  27. REMOVE TRANSMISSION HOUSING COVER


    1. B0018XT

      Remove the 3 bolts and transmission housing cover.

  28. REMOVE OIL PAN COVER


    1. B0019EP

      Remove the 2 bolts and oil pan cover.

  29. REMOVE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY

    B001998

    1. Remove the 10 bolts and automatic transmission assembly from the engine assembly.

      Note

      To prevent damage to the 2 knock pins, do not pry between the automatic transmission assembly and engine assembly.

  30. REMOVE LOWER TRANSFER CASE PROTECTOR


    1. B0018KX

      Detach the clamp and remove the 7 bolts and lower transfer case protector.

  31. REMOVE TRANSFER ASSEMBLY

    Click here

  32. REMOVE TORQUE CONVERTER ASSEMBLY


    1. B00195TE01
      Text in Illustration
      *a Matchmark

      Put matchmarks on the automatic transmission assembly and the torque converter assembly.

    2. Remove the torque converter assembly from the automatic transmission assembly.

  33. INSPECT TORQUE CONVERTER ASSEMBLY

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