Tools Required

J 42371 Hydraulic Clutch Line Separator

1. Remove the control lever and boot. Refer to Control Lever and/or Boot Replacement .
2. Drain the transmission fluid if necessary. Refer to Transmission Fluid Replacement .
3. Remove the transfer case assembly. Refer to Transfer Case Assembly Replacement .



4. Using the J 42371 push back on the white plastic sleeve on the quick connect in order to separate the hydraulic clutch line from the clutch actuator quick connect.

It is not necessary to plug the lower hose end or slave cylinder fitting as they are equipped with check valves, only minimal fluid loss may be experienced.




5. Disconnect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (1) from the backup lamp switch (2).
6. Disconnect the engine wiring harness clip (3) from the clip bracket, and position the harness over the transmission.



7. Disconnect the engine wiring harness clip (1) from the clip brackets, and position the harness aside.



8. Remove the nuts securing the fuel hose/pipe brackets to the transmission, and position aside.
9. Support and secure the transmission using a suitable transmission jack.
10. Remove the transmission crossmember. Refer to Transmission Support Crossmember Replacement .



11. Remove the service slot plug (1).



12. Remove the 7 transmission mounting bolts and 2 studded mounting bolts (2).



13. Remove the remaining transmission mounting bolts (2).

Important: Do not allow the transmission to hang from the clutch assembly.

14. Pull the transmission straight back off the clutch hub splines.

Important: Ensure clearance is maintained between the transmission and the following:

•	The catalytic converter

•	The clutch assembly

•	The engine wiring harness

•	The fuel hose/pipe brackets

•	The heater pipe

15. Using the transmission jack, carefully lower the transmission from the vehicle.

Important: Ensure clearance is maintained between the transmission and the following:

•	The catalytic converter

•	The clutch assembly

•	The engine wiring harness

•	The fuel hose/pipe brackets

•	The heater pipe

1. Using the transmission jack, carefully raise the transmission to the engine.




Important: Do not allow the transmission to hang from the clutch assembly.

2. Align the transmission with the engine dowels (1).

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

3. Install the 2 transmission mounting bolts (2).

Tighten
Tighten the transmission mounting bolts to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).





Important: 

•	Ensure the studded mounting bolts (2) are located in the correct position.

•	The heater pipe (1) must be secured with the 2 upper mounting bolts.

4. Install the remaining transmission mounting bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the transmission mounting bolts to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).




5. Install the service slot plug (1).
6. Install the transmission crossmember. Refer to Transmission Support Crossmember Replacement .
7. Remove the transmission jack from under the vehicle.



8. Install the nuts securing the fuel hose/pipe brackets to the transmission.

Tighten
Tighten the fuel hose/pipe brackets nuts to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).




9. Connect the engine wiring harness clip (1) to the clip brackets.
10. Lay the engine wiring harness over the transmission.



11. Connect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (1) to the backup lamp switch (2).
12. Connect the engine wiring harness clip (3) to the clip bracket.




Important: Ensure the clutch hydraulic hose does not come in contact with any sharp or potential hot surfaces.

13. Push the clutch hydraulic hose quick connect fitting (2) into the clutch slave cylinder, until a "click" is heard.
14. Tug gently on the clutch hydraulic hose to ensure proper retention into the clutch slave cylinder.
15. Install the transfer case assembly. Refer to Transfer Case Assembly Replacement .
16. Fill the transmission fluid if removed. Refer to Transmission Fluid Replacement .
17. Install the control lever and boot. Refer to Control Lever and/or Boot Replacement .

Complete the following procedure after the transmission is installed in the vehicle:

1. With the ignition OFF or disconnected and clutch pedal depressed, crank the engine several times. Listen for any unusual noises or evidence that any parts are binding.
2. Place the transmission in neutral, start the engine and listen for any unusual noises or evidence that any parts are binding.
3. Turn OFF the ignition.
4. Perform a final inspection for the proper fluid level. Refer to Transmission Fluid Replacement .
5. Road test the vehicle.