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Transmission Replacement

Transmission Replacement



Special Tools

• CH-49290 Engine fixture

• CH-49289 Support frame fixture

• CH-904 Basic tool

• DT-47648 Transmission fixture

• EN-47649 Engine Bridge

• EN-47650 Retainer Frame


For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools .

Removal Procedure


1. Remove the intake manifold cover. Refer to Intake Manifold Cover Replacement .

2. Remove the battery tray. Refer to Battery Tray Replacement .

3. Disconnect the connector (1) from the transmission control module.


4. Remove the shift lever cable from the selector on the transmission. Refer to Range Selector Lever Cable Replacement .

5. Remove upper transmission fasteners (1).


6. Install the engine support fixture. Refer to Engine Support Fixture (Engine Bridge, Retainer Frame) Engine Support Fixture (Centering Adapter) .

7. Raise the vehicle.

8. Drain the transmission fluid.

9. Remove the exhaust front pipe. Refer to Exhaust Flexible Pipe Replacement (LAU) Exhaust Flexible Pipe Replacement (LF1- Service) .

10. Install CH-49290 Engine fixture and CH-49289 Support frame fixture.


11. Remove the frame. Refer to Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Replacement .

12. Remove the transmission front mount. Refer to Transmission Front Mount Replacement .

13. Remove the transmission rear mount bracket. Refer to Transmission Rear Mount Replacement .

14. Remove the right wheel driveshaft. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement .

15. Remove the left wheel drive shaft. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement .

16. Remove the transfer case from the transmission. Refer to Transfer Case Replacement

17. Remove the starter. Refer to Starter Replacement (LAU) Starter Replacement (LF1) .

18. Remove the six fasteners (1) from the flywheel to the torque converter.


19. Remove the oil cooler hose connection (1) from the transmission.


20. Remove the fasteners to the transmission mount bracket left side. Refer to Front Axle Shaft Seal Replacement - Left Side .

21. Lower the vehicle.

22. Adjust the settings of the CH-904 Basic tool and lower the engine enough to access the transmission.

23. Raise the vehicle.

24. Support the transmission with DT-47648 Transmission fixture and a transmission jack. graphic here

25. Remove the lower transmission fasteners.

26. Separate the transmission from the engine.

27. Secure the torque converter in the transmission to prevent it from falling.

28. Lower the transmission.


Installation Procedure


1. Lubricate the centering pin on the converter and the two guiding sleeves.

2. Check torque converter for correct transmission positioning.

3. Position the transmission to the engine.

4. Refer to Fastener Caution .

Install the one lower transmission fastener (1) and tighten to 60 Nm (44 lb ft) .


5. Install the four lower transmission fasteners (2) and tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb ft) .

6. Install the transfer case to the transmission. Refer to Transfer Case Replacement

7. Remove the DT-47648 Transmission fixture and the transmission jack.

8. Lower the vehicle.

9. Raise the engine to the correct level with the engine support fixture.

10. Install the fasteners to the transmission mount bracket left side. Refer to Transmission Mount Replacement - Left Side

11. Install the upper transmission fasteners (1) and tighten to 60 Nm (44 lb ft) .


12. Connect the shift lever cable to the selector lever on the transmission. Refer to Range Selector Lever Cable Replacement .

13. Connect the electrical connector to the transmission control module.

14. Raise the vehicle.

15. Install the fasteners to the converter.

Apply locking agent on the bolts and tighten to 60 Nm (44 lb ft) .


16. Install the starter. Refer to Starter Replacement (LAU) Starter Replacement (LF1) .

17. Install the oil cooler hose connection (1) to the transmission and tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb in) .


18. Install the transmission rear mount bracket. Refer to Transmission Rear Mount Replacement .

19. Install the transmission front mount. Refer to Transmission Front Mount Replacement .

20. Install the right driveshaft. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement .

21. Install the left driveshaft to the transmission. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement .

22. Install the CH-49290 Engine fixture with the engine guiding pins.

23. Install the frame. Refer to Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Replacement .

24. Remove the CH-49290 Engine fixture and the CH-49289 Support frame fixture

25. Install the exhaust front pipe. Refer to Exhaust Flexible Pipe Replacement (LAU) Exhaust Flexible Pipe Replacement (LF1- Service) .

26. Lower the vehicle.

27. Remove the engine support fixture.

28. Install the battery tray and battery. Refer to Battery Tray Replacement .

29. Check the transmission fluid. Refer to Transmission Fluid Level and Condition Check .

30. Install the intake manifold cover. Refer to Intake Manifold Cover Replacement .