Automatic Transmission Assembly: Removal

DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
NOTE: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.
REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP SUB-ASSEMBLY
REMOVE DRIVE BELT, FAN AND FLUID COUPLING ASSEMBLY, FAN SHROUD AND RADIATOR RESERVOIR
1. Remove the drive belt, fan and fluid coupling assembly, fan shroud and radiator reservoir (see REMOVAL ).
DISCONNECT CONNECTOR
1. Release the lock and disconnect the transmission wire connector.
2. Disconnect the 2 transmission wire connectors.
3. Separate the connector clamp.
REMOVE TRANSFER SHIFT LEVER BOOT
1. Remove the transfer shift lever knob.
2. Remove the upper console panel (see REMOVAL ).
  
  Fig 1: Locating Transmission Wire Connectors
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3. Remove the 4 bolts and transfer shift lever boot.
REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER
1. Remove the front No. 1 and No. 2 under covers.
REMOVE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE
1. Remove the front exhaust pipes (see REMOVAL ).
REMOVE FRONT PROPELLER SHAFT (see REMOVAL )
REMOVE REAR PROPELLER SHAFT (see REMOVAL )

Fig 2: Locating Transfer Shift Lever Boot Bolts
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DISCONNECT FLOOR SHIFT TRANSMISSION CONTROL ROD
1. Remove the clip and pin and disconnect the shift control rod.
  
  Fig 3: Locating Floor Shift Transmission Control Rod Clip
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DISCONNECT TRANSFER SHIFT LEVER
1. Remove the nut and disconnect the transfer shift lever rod.
  Torque: 12 N*m (122 kgf*cm, 9 ft.*lbf)
  
  Fig 4: Locating Transfer Shift Lever Nut
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DISCONNECT WIRE HARNESS
1. Disconnect the 3 connectors.
2. Remove the 3 clamps from the transmission unit and disconnect the transmission wire.
  
  Fig 5: Locating Connectors
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REMOVE AND TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH SETTING BOLT
1. Remove bolt and the hole plug.
  
  Fig 6: Locating Hole Plug Bolt
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2. Turn the crankshaft to gain access to each bolt.
3. Hold the crankshaft pulley nut with a wrench, and remove the 6 bolts.
  
  Fig 7: Locating Torque Converter Clutch Setting Bolt
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DISCONNECT OIL COOLER TUBE
1. Using SST, loosen the 2 union nuts.
  SST 09023-12701
2. Remove the bolt and clamp.
3. Remove the 2 union nuts and disconnect the 2 oil cooler tubes.
  
  Fig 8: Loosening Union Nuts
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DISCONNECT GROUND CABLE
1. Remove the bolt and disconnect the ground cable.
REMOVE CROSSMEMBER AND TRANSFER CASE PROTECTOR
1. Support the transmission with a jack.
  
  Fig 9: Locating Plate Washer And Nut
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2. Remove the 3 bolts and transfer case protector.
3. Remove the 8 bolts, 2 nuts and crossmember.
  
  Fig 10: Locating Crossmember, Bolts And Nuts
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REMOVE ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR REAR
1. Remove the 4 bolts and mounting insulator.
REMOVE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY
1. Lower the rear end of the transmission unit.
2. Remove the transmission wire clamp bolt.
  
  Fig 11: Locating Mounting Insulator Bolts
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3. Remove the 10 bolts and the transmission unit.
  
  Fig 12: Locating Transmission Unit Bolts
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REMOVE WIRE HARNESS AND HOSE
1. Remove the 4 bolts.
2. Release the lock and disconnect the connector.
3. Disconnect the 5 connectors.
4. Disconnect the 6 connector clamps.
5. Disconnect the 5 hoses and remove the wire harness and hose.
REMOVE TRANSFER ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the transfer (see REMOVAL ).
REMOVE TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH ASSEMBLY