Automatic Transmission: Disassembly: Transmission

Illustration	Tool Name	Tool Number
	Slide Hammer	100-001 (T50T-100-A)
	Handle, Torque Converter	307-091 (T81P-7902-C)
	Remover, Input Shaft Oil Seal	308-375
	Retaining Ring Pliers	307-343 (T95P-77001-AHR)
	Collet, 1 1/4 to 1 1/24 Inch	303-D022 (D80L-100T) or equivalent
	Actuator Pin	303-D012 (D80L-100-H) or equivalent
	Remover, Front Pump	307-553
	Remover, Needle Bearing	307-562 (includes 307-562/1 and 307-562/2)

All vehicles 

1. Using the special tools, remove the torque converter.
Fig 1: Removing Torque Converter Using Special Tool (307-091)
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2. Remove the transmission fluid pan.
Fig 2: Locating Transmission Fluid Pan Bolts
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3. Remove the fluid pan gasket.
Fig 3: Locating Transmission Fluid Pan Gasket
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4. Remove and discard the transmission fluid filter.
Fig 4: Locating Transmission Fluid Filter
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5. Press the release tab and lift up on the bulkhead connector retainer.
Fig 5: Locating Release Tab
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6. With the release tab up, pull the outer shell of the bulkhead electrical connector.
Fig 6: Locating Outer Shell Of Bulkhead Electrical Connector And Release Tab
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CAUTION: Do not touch the electrical connector pins or the exposed solenoid tabs on the transmission control module (TCM). Electrostatic discharge may occur and may cause damage to the mechatronic unit.
7. Pull the outer shell of the bulkhead electrical connector out of the transmission.
Fig 7: Locating Outer Shell Of Bulkhead Electrical Connector
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8. Remove the 11 bolts from the mechatronic assembly.
Fig 8: Locating Mechatronic Assembly Bolts
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9. Remove the mechatronic assembly.
Fig 9: Locating Mechatronic Assembly
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10. Remove the rubber adapter and the fluid filter seal.
Fig 10: Locating Rubber Adapter
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11. Remove and discard the 4 rubber feed tubes for the center support. Note the size and location while removing for correct installation.
    1. Black feed tubes.
    2. Green feed tube.
    3. Blue feed tube.
Fig 11: Locating Rubber Feed Tubes
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12. Remove the thermal bypass valve from the case.
Fig 12: Locating Thermal Bypass Valve
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13. Inspect the thermal bypass valve for damage, install a new valve if damage is indicated.
Fig 13: Locating Thermal Bypass Valve
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14. Using the special tools, remove and discard the front pump seal.
Fig 14: Removing Front Pump Seal Using Special Tools (100-001, 308-375)
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15. Remove and discard the front pump bolts.
Fig 15: Locating Front Pump Bolts
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16. Using the special tools, remove the front pump support. Make sure that the selective shim is on the back side of the pump.
Fig 16: Removing Front Pump Support Using Special Tools (100-001, 307-553)
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17. Remove the forward (clutch A)/overdrive (clutch E) clutch assembly.
Fig 17: Locating Forward (Clutch A)/Overdrive (Clutch E) Clutch Assembly
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18. Remove the caged roller bearing.
Fig 18: Locating Caged Roller Bearing
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19. Remove the direct clutch assembly.
Fig 19: Locating Direct Clutch Assembly
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20. Using the special tool, remove the center support snap ring.
Fig 20: Identifying Special Tool And Center Support Snap Ring
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21. Remove the center support.
Fig 21: Locating Center Support
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NOTE: During the removal the bearing may be on the back of the center support.
22. Remove the bearing from the back of the center support if it is there.
Fig 22: Locating Bearing On Back Of Center Support
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NOTE: When removing the planet carrier and the low/reverse clutch pack some of the clutch plates may stay in the case. Try to keep all the clutches together.
23. Remove the planet carrier and the low/reverse clutch pack as an assembly.
Fig 23: Locating Low/Reverse Clutch Pack
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24. Remove the low/reverse bearing race.
Fig 24: Locating Low/Reverse Bearing Race
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25. Remove the low/reverse sun gear.
Fig 25: Locating Low/Reverse Sun Gear
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NOTE: When removing the sun gear, take note that the taper edge is facing up toward the torque converter housing.
26. Remove the sun gear into the planet assembly.
Fig 26: Locating Sun Gear In Planet Assembly
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27. Remove the top and the bottom roller bearings from the sun gear.
Fig 27: Sun Gear Top & Bottom Roller Bearings
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28. Remove the roller bearing race in the bottom of the carrier.
Fig 28: Locating Roller Bearing Race
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29. Remove the washer.
Fig 29: Locating Washer
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Rear wheel drive (RWD) vehicles 

NOTE: The output shaft flange nut has been staked to prevent it from coming loose. Prior to removing the nut, remove the stake to prevent damage to the output shaft.
30. Remove and discard the output shaft flange nut.
Fig 30: Output Shaft Flange Nut
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31. Remove the output shaft flange.
Fig 31: Output Shaft Flange
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32. Remove the planet carrier hub and output shaft assembly.
Fig 32: Locating Planet Carrier Hub & Output Shaft Assembly
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33. Remove the output shaft seal.
Fig 33: Locating Output Shaft Seal
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34. Remove the anti-click washer.
Fig 34: Locating Anti-Click Washer
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NOTE: Four wheel drive (4WD) case shown, rear wheel drive (RWD) case similar.
35. Remove the snap ring from the case.
Fig 35: Locating Rear Bearing Spacer Snap Ring
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NOTE: 4WD case shown, RWD case similar.
36. Using the special tools, remove the roller bearing.
Fig 36: Removing Roller Bearing Using Special Tools (100-001, 303-D012, 303-D022)
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37. Using a suitable tool, remove the inner bearing snap ring.
Fig 37: Locating Inner Bearing Snap Ring
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CAUTION: Use care when installing the special tool. Look inside the transmission case to make sure that the tool contacts the bearing only and not the lip of the case, or damage to the case will occur.
38. Using the special tool, remove the bearing assembly.
Fig 38: Removing Bearing Assembly Using Special Tool (307-562/1, 307-562/2)
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Four wheel drive (4WD) vehicles 

39. Remove the planet carrier hub and output shaft assembly.
Fig 39: Locating Planet Carrier Hub & Output Shaft Assembly
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40. Remove and discard the output shaft seal.
Fig 40: Locating Output Shaft Seal
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41. Remove the snap ring from the case.
Fig 41: Locating Snap Ring
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42. Using the special tools, remove the bearing spacer.
Fig 42: Locating Bearing Spacer
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43. Using a suitable tool, remove the inner bearing snap ring.
Fig 43: Locating Inner Bearing Snap Ring
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CAUTION: Use care when installing the special tool. Look inside the transmission case to make sure that the tool contacts the bearing only and not the lip of the case, or damage to the case will occur.
44. Using the special tool, remove the bearing assembly.
Fig 44: Removing Bearing Assembly Using Special Tool (307-562/1, 307-562/2)
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All vehicles 

45. Remove the park rod actuating plate.
Fig 45: Locating Park Rod Actuating Plate
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46. Remove the manual control lever.
    1. Remove the roll pin.
    2. Slide the manual control lever shaft out of the case.
    3. Hold the spacer to keep it from falling into the case.
    4. Remove the manual valve inner lever and the park rod as an assembly.
Fig 46: Identifying Manual Control Lever Shaft & Roll Pin
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47. Remove and discard the manual control lever seal.
Fig 47: Manual Control Lever Seal
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48. Remove the bolt from the back of the case to gain access to the park pawl pin.
Fig 48: Locating Park Pawl Pin Bolt
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49. From the inside of the case, push the park pawl pin out toward the back side of the case while holding the spring and the park pawl. Remove the park pawl pin then remove the park pawl and spring.
Fig 49: Locating Park Pawl Pin, Park Pawl & Spring
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