- Install the insulator to the top of the transmission.
Notice: Connect the clutch actuator cylinder hose quick connect to the master cylinder before the transmission is fully installed. Failure to connect the hose could cause damage to the clutch
pressure plate.
- Slowly feed the clutch hydraulic hose towards the clutch master cylinder and connect the clutch actuator cylinder hydraulic hose quick connect to the master cylinder.
- Rotate the transmission clockwise onto the clutch hub splines.
- Position the transmission to the engine. Do not use the transmission bolts to draw up the transmission.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
- If equipped with a 8.1L engine, install the transmission studs.
Tighten
Tighten the studs to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).
- Install the insulator to the top of the transmission.
Notice: Connect the clutch actuator cylinder hose quick connect to the master cylinder before the transmission is fully installed. Failure to connect the hose could cause damage to the clutch
pressure plate.
- Slowly feed the clutch hydraulic hose towards the clutch master cylinder and connect the clutch actuator cylinder hydraulic hose quick connect to the master cylinder.
- Rotate the transmission clockwise onto the clutch hub splines.
- Position the transmission to the engine. Do not use the transmission bolts to draw up the transmission.
- If equipped with a 6.6L engine, install the transmission bolts/studs.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts/studs to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).
- Install the transmission support. Refer to
Transmission Support Replacement
in Frame and Underbody.
- Remove the transmission jack.
- Install the exhaust pipe hanger bracket and bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 12 N·m (106 lb in).
- Install the starter. Refer to
Starter Motor Replacement
in Engine Electrical.
- If equipped with 4WD, install the vent hose clip (1) to the fuel feed/return bracket.
- Install the vent hose clip and nut.
Tighten
Tighten the nut to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).
- If equipped with 4WD, install the vent hose clip to the bracket.
- Install the fuel lines to the fuel feed/return brackets.
- Position the harness.
- Install the oxygen sensors connectors (1, 3) to the fuel feed/return hose clip and transmission bracket.
- Install the PTO connector to the fuel feed/return bracket.
- Install the engine harness clips (6) to the fuel feed/return brackets.
- If equipped with a 8.1L engine, connect the following electrical connectors:
- Install the fuel lines to the fuel feed/return brackets.
- Position the harness.
- Install the PTO connector to the fuel feed/return bracket.
- Install the engine harness clips (1) to the fuel feed/return brackets.
- If equipped with a 6.6L engine, connect the following electrical connectors:
- Connect the clutch actuator cylinder line retaining clips.
Important: Improper connection may cause the quick connect from locking properly. Before pushing in the clutch pedal fully, check with light pressure. If pedal is hard recheck the connection.
- If equipped with 4WD, install the transfer case. Refer to
Transfer Case Assembly Replacement
in Transfer Case - NVG263-NP1 (Selectable) or
Transfer Case Assembly Replacement
in Transfer Case - NVG261-NP2 (Two Speed Manual).
- If vehicle is a 2WD, install the rear propeller shaft. Refer to
One-Piece Propeller Shaft Replacement
or
Two-Piece Propeller Shaft Replacement
in Propeller Shaft.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Install the shift lever. Refer to
Shift Lever Assembly Replacement
.
- Fill the transmission with fluid.
- Bleed the clutch hydraulic system, if necessary. Refer to
Hydraulic Clutch Bleeding
in Clutch.