:	Nov 20, 2006

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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 transfer case.

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Remove the transmission heat shield.   Remove the 4 bolts.

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Release the selector cable.   Using an additional wrench, restrain the clamping bush and loosen the locknut.   Compress the latch and release the cable.

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Remove the transmission heat shield bracket.   Remove the 4 bolts.

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Remove the fuel pipe heat shield.   Remove the 2 bolts.   Release the fuel pipes from the 3 clips.

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Remove the radiator access panel.   Remove the 4 bolts.

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: Always plug any open connections to prevent contamination. Release the transmission fluid lines.   Remove the bolt.   Release the clip.   Remove and discard both O-ring seals.

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Release the wiring harness from the LH side of the transmission.   Remove the 3 Torx screws.   Release the 2 clips.

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Release the wiring harness from the RH side of the transmission.   Remove the Torx screw.   Disconnect the electrical connector.

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Release the transmission breather line clip.   Remove the bolt.

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Release the starter motor.   Remove the 2 bolts.   Tie the starter motor aside.

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Release the flexplate.   Rotate the crankshaft to access the bolts.   Remove the 4 bolts.

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Remove the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor.   Disconnect the electrical connector.   Remove the bolt.

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Remove the access hole plug.

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: Support the engine. The engine will fall forward when the transmission is removed.   : Secure the transmission to the transmission jack.   : Make sure the torque converter remains with the transmission. With assistance, remove the transmission.   Using a transmission jack, support the transmission.   Remove the 8 bolts.

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Install the torque converter retainer.

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:   Do not disassemble further if the component is removed for access only. Remove the transmission from the transmission jack.

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Remove the torque converter retainer.

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Using the special tools, remove the torque converter.

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Carefully remove and discard the torque converter fluid seal.

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Remove the selector cable bracket.   Remove the 2 bolts.

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: Always plug any open connections to prevent contamination. Remove the transmission breather lines.   Depress the locking ring.

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Remove the selector lever.   Remove the nut.

: If the automatic transmission fluid is very dirty or it contains metallic particles, then along with a new transmission, install a new automatic transmission fluid cooler and lines.

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Attach the selector lever.   Tighten the nut to 12 Nm (9 lb.ft).

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Attach the transmission breather lines.   Secure with the clip.

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Attach the selector cable bracket.   Tighten the bolts to 10 Nm (7 lb.ft).

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Using the special tool, install a new torque converter oil seal.   Clean the seal register.

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: Make sure the torque converter is fully located into the oil pump drive. Install the torque converter.   Clean the seal contact area.   Remove the special tools.

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Install the torque converter retainer.

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: Secure the transmission to the transmission jack. Position the transmission to the transmission jack.

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Remove the torque converter retainer.

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: Apply grease of the correct specification to the torque converter spigot. With assistance, install the transmission.   Clean the component mating faces.   Tighten the bolts to 45 Nm (33 lb.ft).

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Attach the flexplate to the torque converter.   Rotate the crankshaft to access the bolts.   Tighten the bolts to 45 Nm (33 lb.ft).

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Attach the transmission breather pipe clip.   Tighten the bolt to 25 Nm (18 lb.ft).

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Attach the wiring harness.   Tighten the Torx screws.   Connect the electrical connector.

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Attach the transmission fluid lines.   Clean the components.   Install the new O-ring seals.   Secure with the clip.   Tighten the bolt to 10 Nm (7 lb.ft).

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Install the fuel pipe heat shield.   Tighten the bolts to 10 Nm (7 lb.ft).   Secure with the clips.

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Install the transmission heat shield bracket.   Tighten the bolts to 10 Nm (7 lb.ft).

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Attach the selector cable.

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Install the transfer case.

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Adjust the selector cable.

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Check and top-up the transmission fluid level.

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Install the transmission heat shield.   Tighten the bolts to 10 Nm (7 lb.ft).