Tools Required
J 42371
Hydraulic Clutch Line Separator
Removal Procedure
- Shift the transmission into 3rd or 4th
gear.
- Remove the shift lever assembly. Refer to
Shift Lever Assembly Replacement
.
- If vehicle is a 2-wheel drive (2WD), remove the propeller shaft. Refer to
One-Piece Propeller Shaft Replacement
or
Two-Piece Propeller Shaft Replacement
.
- If vehicle is a 4-wheel drive (4WD), remove the transfer case. Refer to
Transfer Case Assembly Replacement
for the NVG 261-NP2 transfer case (Two Speed Manual) or
Transfer Case Assembly Replacement
for the NVG 261-NP1 transfer case (Selectable).
- Using
J 42371
push back
on the white plastic sleeve on the quick connect in order to disconnect the clutch actuator cylinder to clutch master cylinder quick connect fitting.
- Disconnect the following engine wiring harness electrical connectors:
• | Vehicle speed sensor (VSS) (3) |
- Remove the oxygen sensor (2) from the transmission bracket.
- Remove the engine harness clips from the fuel feed/return line clip/bracket.
- If equipped with 4WD, remove the vent hose clip from the bracket.
- If equipped with 4WD, remove the vent hose clip (1) from the fuel feed/return hose bracket.
- If equipped with 4WD, remove the fuel feed/return hose clip from the bracket.
- Remove the starter. Refer to
Starter Motor Replacement
.
- Support the transmission using a suitable transmission jack.
- Remove the transmission support. Refer to
Transmission Support Replacement
.
- Disconnect the vent hose from the transmission.
- Remove the vent hose clip from the clutch housing.
- Remove the transmission to clutch housing bolts.
- Remove the transmission from the clutch housing.
- If required, remove the clutch housing bolts/studs.
- If required, remove the clutch housing.
Installation Procedure
- If removed, position the clutch housing.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
- If removed, install the clutch housing bolts/studs.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts/studs to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).
- Position the transmission to the clutch housing.
- Install the transmission to clutch housing bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 100 N·m (74 lb ft).
- Install the vent hose clip to the clutch housing.
- Connect the vent hose from the transmission.
- Install the transmission support. Refer to
Transmission Support Replacement
.
- Remove the transmission jack.
- Install the starter. Refer to
Starter Motor Replacement
.
- If equipped with 4WD, install the fuel feed/return hose clip to the bracket.
- If equipped with 4WD, install the vent hose clip (1) to the fuel feed/return hose bracket.
- If equipped with 4WD, install the vent hose clip to the bracket.
- Install the engine harness clips to the fuel feed/return line clip/bracket.
- Install the oxygen sensor (2) to the transmission bracket.
- Connect the following engine wiring harness electrical connectors:
Important: DO NOT rely on an audible click or a visual verification on the clutch hydraulic hose quick connect fitting connection.
- Connect the clutch actuator cylinder hose to the clutch master cylinder hose.
- Push together the clutch hydraulic hose quick connect fittings, then pull back on the fittings to verify engagement.
- Check the clutch hydraulic hose for kinks or twists.
- If vehicle is a 4WD, install the transfer case. Refer to
Transfer Case Assembly Replacement
for the NVG 261-NP2 transfer case (Two Speed Manual) or
Transfer Case Assembly Replacement
for the NVG 261-NP1 transfer case (Selectable).
- If vehicle is a 2WD, install the propeller shaft. Refer to
One-Piece Propeller Shaft Replacement
or
Two-Piece Propeller Shaft Replacement
.
- Fill the transmission fluid.
- Install the shift lever assembly. Refer to
Shift Lever Assembly Replacement
.
- Bleed the clutch hydraulic system. Refer to
Hydraulic Clutch Bleeding
.