Transmission Replacement LM4

Special Tools

J 21366 Converter Holding Strap

1. Disconnect the battery. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
2. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
3. Drain the transmission fluid if necessary. Refer to Automatic Transmission Fluid and Filter Replacement .
4. Remove the rear propeller shaft. Refer to Rear Propeller Shaft Replacement .
5. Support the transmission with a transmission jack.



6. Remove the nuts securing the transmission mount to the transmission support.



7. Remove the transmission support from the vehicle. Refer to Transmission Support Replacement .



8. Remove the transmission mount bolt (1).
9. Remove the transmission mount from the vehicle.
10. Remove the front exhaust pipe assembly. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement .
11. Lower the transmission to gain access to the top and sides of the transmission.
12. Remove the transfer case, if equipped. Refer to Transfer Case Assembly Replacement .



13. Remove the range selector cable end from the transmission range selector lever ball stud (6) and the bracket (1). Refer to Range Selector Lever Cable Replacement .
14. Remove the transmission heat shield. Refer to Transmission Heat Shield Replacement .
15. Disconnect the transmission vent hose, the park/neutral position switch connectors, and the main electrical connector from the transmission. Refer to Park/Neutral Position Switch Replacement .
16. Remove the transmission harness from the retainers.



17. Remove the bolt that secures the fuel line bracket to the left side of the transmission.
18. Remove the starter motor for access to the torque converter bolts. Refer to Starter Motor Replacement .



19. Remove the torque converter access plug.
20. Mark the flywheel and torque converter orientation for reassembly.
21. Remove the flywheel to torque converter bolts.
22. Disconnect the transmission oil cooler lines from the transmission. Refer to Transmission Fluid Cooler Hose/Pipe Replacement .
23. Plug the transmission oil cooler line connectors in the transmission case.
24. Install a safety chain around the transmission.



25. Remove the nut that secures the filler tube to the bell housing.
26. Remove the transmission filler tube.



27. Remove the remaining nuts, studs and/or bolts that secure the transmission to the engine.
28. Install the J 21366 onto the transmission bell housing to retain the torque converter.
29. Pull the transmission straight back.
30. Remove the transmission from the vehicle.

1. Install the J 21366 onto the transmission bell housing to retain the torque converter.
2. Raise the transmission into place and remove the J 21366 from the transmission.
3. Slide the transmission straight onto the locating pins while lining up the marks on the flywheel and the torque converter made during removal. The torque converter must be flush onto the flywheel and rotate freely by hand.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

4. Install nuts, studs and/or bolts securing the transmission to the engine.

Tighten
Tighten the studs and/or bolts to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).




5. Install the fuel line retaining bracket to the transmission.



6. Install the flywheel to torque converter bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 60 N·m (44 lb ft).

7. Install the torque converter access plug.
8. Install the starter motor. Refer to Starter Motor Replacement .
9. Remove the safety chain from the transmission.



10. Install the transmission filler tube.
11. Install the filler tube nut.

Tighten
Tighten the filler tube nut to 10 N·m (7 lb ft).

12. Install the transmission vent hose (2), fuel lines, and the wiring harness to the transmission.
13. Install the transmission harness to the retainers.
14. Install the heat shield to the transmission. Refer to Transmission Heat Shield Replacement .
15. Install the bolts securing the heat shield to the transmission.

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 17 N·m (13 lb ft).




16. Install the shift cable end to the transmission shift lever ball stud (6) and bracket (1). Refer to Range Selector Lever Cable Replacement .
17. Install the transfer case, if equipped. Refer to Transfer Case Assembly Replacement .
18. Install the front exhaust pipe assembly. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement .



19. Install the transmission mount to the vehicle.
20. Install the bolts (1) securing the transmission mount to the transmission.

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).




21. Install the transmission support to the vehicle. Refer to Transmission Support Replacement .



22. Lower the transmission and remove the transmission jack.
23. Install the nuts securing the transmission mount to the transmission support.

Tighten
Tighten the nuts to 46 N·m (35 lb ft).

24. Install the rear propeller shaft. Refer to Rear Propeller Shaft Replacement .
25. Flush the transmission oil cooler and cooling lines at this time, if necessary. Refer to Transmission Fluid Cooler Flushing and Flow Test .
26. Connect the transmission oil cooler lines (4) to the transmission. Refer to Transmission Fluid Cooler Hose/Pipe Replacement .
27. Lower the vehicle.
28. Connect the battery. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
29. Fill the transmission to the proper level with DEXRON® VI transmission fluid and inspect for leaks. Refer to Transmission Fluid Check .

Important: It is recommended that transmission adaptive pressure (TAP) information be reset.

Resetting the TAP values using a scan tool will erase all learned values in all cells. As a result, the engine control module (ECM), powertrain control module (PCM) or transmission control module (TCM) will need to relearn TAP values. Transmission performance may be affected as new TAP values are learned.
30. Reset the TAP values. Refer to Transmission Adaptive Functions .
31. Road test the vehicle to verify proper operation.

Transmission Replacement LL8

Special Tools

J 21366 Converter Holding Strap

1. Disconnect the battery. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .



2. Remove the filler tube nut (2) located on the right side of the engine.
3. Remove the filler tube from the stud (1) on the right side of the engine.
4. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
5. Drain the transmission fluid if necessary. Refer to Automatic Transmission Fluid and Filter Replacement .
6. If equipped with 2-wheel drive (2WD), remove the rear propeller shaft. Refer to Rear Propeller Shaft Replacement .
7. If equipped with 4-wheel drive (4WD), remove the transfer case. Refer to Transfer Case Assembly Replacement .
8. Support the transmission with a transmission jack.
9. Remove the fuel tank shield if equipped. Refer to Fuel Tank Shield Replacement .



10. Remove the transmission support. Refer to Transmission Support Replacement .



11. Remove the transmission mount. Refer to Transmission Mount Replacement .



12. Remove the catalytic converter assembly. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement .
13. Lower the transmission to gain access to the top and sides of the transmission.



14. Remove the range selector cable end from the transmission range selector lever ball stud (6) and the bracket (1). Refer to Range Selector Lever Cable Replacement .
15. Remove the transmission heat shield. Refer to Transmission Heat Shield Replacement .



16. Disconnect the transmission vent hose (2) from the transmission.



17. Disconnect the main electrical connector from the transmission.
18. Disconnect the park/neutral position switch connector. Refer to Park/Neutral Position Switch Replacement .



19. Remove the bolt (2, 3) that secures the fuel line bracket to the left side of the transmission.
20. Remove the starter motor for access to the torque converter bolts. Refer to Starter Motor Replacement .



21. Remove the torque converter access plug.
22. Mark the flywheel and torque converter orientation for reassembly.
23. Remove the flywheel to torque converter bolts. Use care not to drop the bolts into the bell housing.
24. Disconnect the transmission oil cooler lines from the transmission. Refer to Transmission Fluid Cooler Hose/Pipe Replacement .
25. Plug the transmission oil cooler line connectors in the transmission case.



26. Remove the bolt that secures the fuel line bracket to the bell housing.



27. Remove the bolts (1, 2) that secure the coolant pipe to the bell housing.
28. Install a safety chain around the transmission.



29. Remove the remaining nuts, studs and/or bolts that secure the transmission to the engine.
30. Install the J 21366 onto the transmission bell housing to retain the torque converter.
31. Pull the transmission straight back to clear the torque converter.
32. Lower the transmission away from the vehicle.

1. Install the J 21366 onto the transmission bell housing to retain the torque converter.
2. Raise the transmission into place and remove the J 21366 from the transmission.



3. Slide the transmission straight onto the locating pins while lining up the marks on the flywheel and the torque converter made during removal. The torque converter must be flush onto the flywheel and rotate freely by hand.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

4. Install nuts, studs and/or bolts securing the transmission to the engine.

Tighten
Tighten the studs and/or bolts to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).




5. Install the flywheel to torque converter bolts. Use care not to drop the bolts into the bell housing.

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 60 N·m (44 lb ft).

6. Install the torque converter access plug.
7. Install the starter motor. Refer to Starter Motor Replacement .
8. Remove the safety chain from the transmission.



9. Install the bolt (2, 3) that secures the fuel line bracket to the left side of the transmission.



10. Connect the main electrical connector to the transmission.
11. Connect the park/neutral position switch connector. Refer to Park/Neutral Position Switch Replacement .



12. Connect the transmission vent hose (2) to the transmission.
13. Install the transmission heat shield. Refer to Transmission Heat Shield Replacement .



14. Install the range selector cable end to the transmission range selector ball stud (6) and the bracket (1). Refer to Range Selector Lever Cable Replacement .
15. Raise the transmission to the normal installed height.



16. Install the catalytic converter assembly. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement .



17. Install the transmission mount. Refer to Transmission Mount Replacement .



18. Install the transmission support. Refer to Transmission Support Replacement .
19. Remove the transmission jack.
20. Install the fuel tank shield, if equipped. Refer to Fuel Tank Shield Replacement .
21. If equipped with 4WD, install the transfer case. Refer to Transfer Case Assembly Replacement .
22. If equipped with 2WD, install the rear propeller shaft. Refer to Rear Propeller Shaft Replacement .



23. Flush the transmission oil cooler and cooling lines at this time, if necessary. Refer to Transmission Fluid Cooler Flushing and Flow Test .
24. Connect the transmission oil cooler lines (4) to the transmission. Refer to Transmission Fluid Cooler Hose/Pipe Replacement .
25. Lower the vehicle.



26. Install the filler tube to the stud (1) on the right side of the engine.
27. Install the filler tube nut (2).

Tighten
Tighten the nut to 10 N·m (7 lb ft).

28. Connect the battery. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
29. Fill the transmission to the proper level with DEXRON® VI transmission fluid and inspect for leaks. Refer to Transmission Fluid Check .

Important: It is recommended that transmission adaptive pressure (TAP) information be reset. Resetting the TAP values using a scan tool will erase all learned values in all cells. As a result, the engine control module (ECM), powertrain control module (PCM), or transmission control module (TCM) will need to relearn the TAP values. Transmission performance may be affected as new TAP values are learned.

30. Reset the TAP values. Refer to Transmission Adaptive Functions .
31. Road test the vehicle to verify proper operation.