:	Jan 19, 2007

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Position the vehicle on a lift.

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Disconnect the battery ground cable.

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Remove the ride and handling optimization switch.

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Release the gearshift mounting bracket.   Remove the 2 gearshift mounting bracket bolts.   Release the gearshift lever gaiter.

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: Do not work on or under a vehicle supported only by a jack. Always support the vehicle on safety stands. Raise and support the vehicle.

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Remove the fuel tank heat shield.   Remove the 3 bolts and 2 nuts.

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: Mark the position of the driveshaft flange in relation to the drive pinion flange.   : To avoid damage to the joint or gaiter, do not allow the driveshaft to hang. Release the driveshaft from the transfer case drive flange.   Remove the 6 Torx bolts and washers.

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Remove the 2 driveshaft center bearing mount bolts.

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: To avoid damage to the joint or gaiter, do not allow the driveshaft to hang. Using a suitable tie strap, reposition and secure the driveshaft to the exhaust system.

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Remove the engine undershield.

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Remove the front driveshaft.

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Remove the exhaust heat shield.   1) Remove the 2 exhaust heat shield front nuts.   2) Release the bulkhead heat shield.   3) Remove the 5 remaining exhaust heat shield nuts.

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Remove the 2 turbocharger support bracket bolts.

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Loosen the turbocharger support bracket nut and reposition the turbocharger support bracket.

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Release and reposition the fuel cooler.

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Release the fuel filter housing and support bracket.   Remove the 2 bolts.

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Secure the vacuum hose to the forward edge of the chassis cross member.   Release from the 6 clips.   Secure with adhesive tape.   Remove the 2 clips.

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: An approved hose clamp must be used.   : Before the disconnection or removal of any components, ensure the area around joint faces and connections are clean. Plug any open connections to prevent contamination. Disconnect the clutch fluid hose.   Remove the clip.   Clamp the hose.   Remove and discard the O-ring seal.

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Release the gearshift rod.   Remove the clip.   Remove and discard the O-ring seals.

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Release the wiring harness from the transfer case.   1) Disconnect the transfer case 3 electrical connectors.   2) Remove the wiring harness bolt.   3) Release the wiring harness from the clip.

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Position the special tool to the transmission.   Secure the transmission to the special tool.

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Lower the rear of the transmission for access.

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Release the wiring harness from the transmission.   Disconnect the 2 electrical connectors.   Remove the 2 bolts.   Release the wiring harness from the clip.

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: Always plug any open connections to prevent contamination. Disconnect the gearbox breather line.

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: Always plug any open connections to prevent contamination. Disconnect the transfer case breather line.

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Remove the exhaust cross-over pipe LH support bracket.   Remove the 3 bolts.

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Remove the exhaust cross-over pipe RH support bracket.   Remove the 3 bolts.

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Reposition the wiring harness to allow access to exhaust cross-over pipe center support bracket.

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Remove the exhaust cross-over pipe center support bracket.   Remove the 2 bolts.

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Remove the 14 transmission bolts.

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: Make sure the transmission remains level. Release the transmission from the engine and move the transmission 40mm (1.57 inches) rearwards.

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Using the transmission jack, rotate the transmission to gain access to the gearshift mechanism.

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:   Transfer case shown removed for clarity. Release the gearshift mechanism from the transmission.   Release the clip.   Release the pin.

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: Make sure the transmission remains level. With assistance, remove the transmission.

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Remove the transmission from the transmission jack.