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Automatic Transmission: Installation: Transmission: Procedure

    CAUTION: During this move, to avoid damage, do not allow the transmission to get into a nose-down position as this will cause the torque converter to move forward and disengage from the pump gear. The converter cover is piloted into position in the engine crankshaft by dowels in the rear of the engine block. The torque converter must rest squarely and loosely against the flywheel. This indicates that the converter pilot is not binding in the engine crankshaft.
  1. Position and secure the transmission on the high-lift transmission jack.
    2. WARNING: The torque converter is heavy. Personal injury may result if it falls out of the transmission. Secure the torque converter in the transmission.
    Fig 1: Installing Torque Converter Retainer
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  2. Install the special tool.
  3. Raise and position the transmission to the vehicle.
    • Align the balancing marks on the converter stud and the flywheel bolt hole.
  4. Install the bolts.
    Fig 2: Installing Transmission Bellhousing Bolts
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  5. Remove the special tool.
    Fig 3: Removing Torque Converter Retainer
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  6. Install the fluid filler tube.
    Fig 4: Installing Fluid Filler Tube
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  7. Install the bolts.
    Fig 5: Tightening Fluid Filler Tube Bolt
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  8. Install the connector.
    Fig 6: Installing Connector
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  9. Install the connector.
    Fig 7: Installing Connector Bracket
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  10. Connect the connector.
    Fig 8: Connecting Connector
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  11. Connect the connector.
    Fig 9: Identifying OSS Connector
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  12. Connect the connector.
    Fig 10: Identifying Connector
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  13. Connect the connector.
    Fig 11: Identifying Digital TR Sensor Connector
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  14. Install the rear crossmember.
    1. Position the crossmember.
    2. Install the two crossmember bolts.
    Fig 12: Tightening Transmission Cross Member Bolts
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  15. Install the bolt.
    Fig 13: Tightening Transmission Insulator Bolts
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  16. Install the retainer.
    Fig 14: Installing Retainer
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  17. Remove the high-lift transmission jack.
  18. Install the cooler line bracket.
    Fig 15: Identifying Cooler Line Bracket
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  19. Install the fluid cooler tubes.
    Fig 16: Tightening Fluid Cooler Tubes
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  20. Connect the harness.
    Fig 17: Identifying O2S2 Connector
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  21. Install the starter.
    1. Install the starter.
    2. Install the bolts.
    3. Connect the wires.
    Fig 18: Installing Starter
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  22. Install the cap.
    Fig 19: Identifying Starter Lug Cap
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  23. Install the ground wire.
    Fig 20: Identifying Ground Wire
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  24. Install the three-way catalytic converter.
  25. Install the shift cable bracket.
    Fig 21: Tightening Cable Bracket Bolts
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    26. NOTE: The manual lever must be in the OVERDRIVE position.
    Fig 22: Tightening Transmission Shift Linkage Nut
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  26. Slide the transmission shift linkage into the cable bracket until the tabs fully seat and connect the shift cable at the manual lever.
  27. Install the four torque converter nuts.
    • Rotate the crankshaft to access all the torque converter nuts.
    Fig 23: Tightening Torque Converter Nuts
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  28. Install the rubber access plug.
    Fig 24: Identifying Rubber Access Plug
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  29. Install the transmission inspection cover.
    1. Position the transmission inspection cover.
    2. Install the two bolts.
    3. Install the bolt for the separator plate.
    Fig 25: Tightening Transmission Inspection Cover Bolts
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    30. NOTE: The output shaft and the driveshaft are a balanced assembly.
    Fig 26: Installing Driveshaft
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  30. Install the driveshaft.
    • Align the paint marks and position the driveshaft on the transmission.
    • Position the driveshaft to the rear differential.
    31. NOTE: To maintain initial driveshaft balance, align the index marks made during removal.
    Fig 27: Tightening Driveshaft Flange Bolts
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  31. Install the rear driveshaft.
    1. Position the driveshaft.
    2. Install the four bolts.
  32. If the vehicles was not equipped with an inline fluid filter, install a fluid filter service kit (XC3Z-7B155-AA). Follow the instructions supplied in the kit. If the vehicle was equipped with a inline fluid filter, install a new fluid filter (XC3Z-7B155-BA).
    Fig 28: Identifying Inline Fluid Filter
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  33. Lower the vehicle.
  34. Connect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING & CABLES .
  35. If equipped with air suspension, reactivate the system by turning the air suspension switch ON.
  36. Fill the transmission with clean automatic transmission fluid and inspect for correct operation.
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