:	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 pipe clip.   Remove the bolt.

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Release the flexplate.   Remove access plugs.   Rotate the crankshaft to access the bolts.   Remove the 3 bolts.

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: Secure the transmission to the transmission jack.   : Support the engine. The engine will fall forward when the transmission is removed.   : Make sure the torque converter remains connected to the transmission. With assistance, remove the transmission.   Using a transmission jack, support the transmission.   Remove the 15 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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: Care must be taken to avoid damage to the seal register and running surface. Carefully remove and discard the torque converter fluid seal.

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Remove the wiring harness bracket.   Remove the Torx screw.   Repeat the above procedure for the other side.

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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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Attach the wiring harness bracket.   Tighten the Torx bolt to 10 Nm (7 lb.ft).   Repeat the above procedure for the other side.

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

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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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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).   Install the access plugs.

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Install the radiator access panel.   Tighten the 4 bolts to 10 Nm (7 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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:   Do not tighten the locking nut at this stage. Connect the selector cable to the transmission.   Engage the inner cable with the lever clamping bush.   Install the selector cable to its abutment bracket.

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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).