Removal

REMOVAL OF TRANSMISSION

1. DISCONNECT BATTERY CABLE FROM NEGATIVE TERMINAL




2. DISCONNECT TRANSMISSION THROTTLE CABLE
a. Loosen the adjusting nuts, and disconnect the cable housing from the bracket.
b. Disconnect the cable from the throttle linkage.
c. Disconnect the throttle cable from the engine rear end.

3. RAISE VEHICLE AND DRAIN TRANSMISSION

CAUTION: Be sure the vehicle is securely supported.




4. DISCONNECT FOUR WIRING CONNECTORS
Disconnect the four connectors located near the starter.




5. REMOVE PROPELLER SHAFT TOGETHER WITH CENTER BEARING
a. Place matchmarks on the flanges.
b. Disconnect the flange from the differential.
c. Remove the center bearing support from the body and remove the propeller shaft.

6. REMOVE EXHAUST FRONT PIPE TOGETHER WITH CONVERTER




a. Disconnect the converter from the tail pipe.
b. Remove the two rubber hangers.




c. Remove the pipe clamp from the transmission case.
d. Disconnect the pipe from the exhaust manifold.
e. Remove the exhaust front pipe.




7. DISCONNECT TWO OIL COOLER LINES
a. Remove the oil cooler pipe clamp from the transmission case.
b. Disconnect the two oil cooler pipes from the transmission case.




8. DISCONNECT MANUAL SHIFT LINKAGE
Disconnect the shift linkage at the rear connection.




9. DISCONNECT SPEEDOMETER CABLE




10. REMOVE BOTH STIFFENER PLATES AND CONVERTER COVER FROM TRANSMISSION HOUSING AND CYLINDER BLOCK




11. JACK UP TRANSMISSION SLIGHTLY
If a transmission jack is not available, be sure to put a wooden block between the jack and the transmission pan to prevent damage.
Raise the transmission enough to remove the weight from the rear support member.




12. REMOVE REAR SUPPORT MEMBER
Remove the ground cable and the eight bolts, and remove the rear support member.




13. REMOVE SIX TORQUE CONVERTER MOUNTING BOLTS
Turn the crankshaft to gain access to each bolt.
Remove the six bolts.




14. REMOVE TRANSMISSION HOUSING MOUNTING BOLTS AND NUTS
a. Remove the starter.
b. Remove the transmission housing mounting bolts.

15. REMOVE TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY
Draw out the transmission down and toward the rear.

CAUTION: Be careful not to snag the throttle cable or neutral start switch cable. Keep the oil pan positioned downward.




16. PLACE PAN UNDER CONVERTER HOUSING. AND REMOVE CONVERTER
Pull the converter straight off, and allow the fluid to drain into the pan.
17. REMOVE FILLER TUBE
18. REMOVE REAR TRANSMISSION MOUNT WITH GROUND STRAP