AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY REMOVAL

PROCEDURE

  1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

    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).

      Waiting Time before Disconnecting Cable from Negative (-) Battery Terminal

      Condition

      Waiting Time

      Vehicle enrolled in G-BOOK system

      6 minutes

      Vehicle not enrolled in G-BOOK system

      1 minute

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

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

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  3. REMOVE REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER ASSEMBLY

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  4. REMOVE PROPELLER SHAFT HEAT INSULATOR

    1. C220506

      Remove the 2 bolts and propeller shaft heat insulator.

  5. DRAIN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID

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  6. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT

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  7. REMOVE FRONT PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY

    1. Remove the front propeller shaft (Click here).

  8. REMOVE PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY

    1. Remove the propeller shaft (Click here).

  9. REMOVE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY

    1. Remove the front exhaust pipe (Click here).

  10. DISCONNECT TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY

    C220070

    1. Remove the nut and clip and disconnect the transmission control cable from the transmission.

  11. REMOVE STARTER ASSEMBLY

    1. Remove the starter (Click hereClick here).

  12. REMOVE DRIVE PLATE AND TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH SETTING BOLT

    A215546

    1. Remove the flywheel housing side cover.

    2. C161354

      Turn the crankshaft to gain access to the 6 bolts and remove each bolt while holding the crankshaft pulley bolt with a wrench.

  13. SUPPORT AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY

    C159641

    1. Support the transmission with a transmission jack. Lift the transmission slightly from the crossmember.

  14. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER BRACKET LH AND RH

    1. C214435

      Remove the 8 bolts and front suspension member bracket LH and RH.

  15. REMOVE NO. 3 FRAME CROSSMEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY

    C220507

    1. Remove the 4 bolts of the rear engine mounting insulator.

    2. C214464

      Remove the 4 nuts, 4 bolts and frame crossmember.

  16. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR

    1. C220508

      Remove the bolt and rear engine mounting heat insulator.

    2. Remove the 4 bolts and rear engine mounting insulator from the transmission.

  17. DISCONNECT WIRE HARNESS AND CONNECTOR

    C220530

    1. Remove the nut and disconnect the ground cable.

    2. C157274

      Tilt the transmission downward.

      Note:

      Make sure the cooling fan does not contact the fan shroud.

    3. Remove the 2 nuts and No. 2 wire harness heat insulator.

      C260703C01

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      No. 2 Wire Harness Heat Insulator

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      -

    4. Remove the nut and disconnect the crankshaft position sensor connector and sensor harness.

    5. Disconnect the park/neutral position switch connector, transmission wire connector, 2 speed sensor connectors and transfer control connector.

      Tip:

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

    6. Detach the 2 connector clamps and 8 harness clamps and disconnect the wire harness.

  18. DISCONNECT NO. 1 WATER BY-PASS PIPE

    1. C220049

      Disconnect the 2 water by-pass hoses from the transmission oil cooler.

      Note:

      Use a container to catch any coolant which flows out of the water by-pass hoses.

    2. Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the water by-pass pipe.

  19. REMOVE TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER ASSEMBLY

    1. C220531

      Disconnect the No. 2 oil cooler inlet hose and No. 2 oil cooler outlet hose from the transmission oil thermostat.

    2. C220063

      Disconnect the No. 1 oil cooler inlet hose and No. 1 oil cooler outlet hose from each oil cooler tube union.

    3. Remove the 3 bolts and transmission oil cooler with transmission oil thermostat.

  20. REMOVE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY

    C209682

    1. Remove the 10 bolts and transmission.

      Note:

      Do not use excess force when prying the transmission assembly.

  21. REMOVE HARNESS CLAMP BRACKET

    1. Remove the 7 bolts and 7 brackets.

  22. REMOVE NO. 1 TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE BRACKET

    C111232

    1. Remove the 2 bolts and bracket.

  23. REMOVE TRANSFER ASSEMBLY

    1. Remove the transfer (Click here).

  24. REMOVE TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH ASSEMBLY

  25. INSPECT TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH ASSEMBLY

    1. Inspect the torque converter clutch (Click here).