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Removing the Automatic Transmission
Before starting this procedure drain the automatic transmission fluid and
transfer case fluid (4wd models). It’s important to dispose of all fluids at
an authorized recycling center.
1. Remove the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the crankshaft position sensor. It is located on the top
driver’s side of the bell housing.
3. Remove exhaust tubes from the catalytic converters all the way
back.
4. Unbolt and remove the fluid change pipe from the engine and
transmission.
In order for the fluid change pipe to clear the engine completely remove the automatic
transmission.
5. Remove the oil cooler lines from the transmission and plug all
open transmission holes.
6. Remove transfer control linkage on the driver side rear of the
transmission. (4wd models only)
7. Remove front (4wd only) and rear driveshaft.
8. Remove the transmission control cable.
9. Remove the passenger side exhaust heat shields.
10. Disconnect the wiring harnesses from the transmission located at
the rear passenger side.
11. Remove the starter wires and then the starter.
12. Remove both engine gussets
13. Remove the lower splash shield.
14. Remove the bolts securing the torque converter to drive plate.
Access the torque converter bolts through the starter hole. (see illustration)
Fig 1.2 Torque converter bolts through starter hole.
15. Remove remaining bell housing bolts.