Transmission and Converter Removal

Special Tools

TRANSMISSION AND CONVERTER REMOVAL
(1) The transmission and torque converter must be removed as an assembly; otherwise, the converter drive plate, pump bushing, or oil seal may be damaged. The drive plate will not support a load; therefore, none of the weight of the transmission should be allowed to rest on the plate during removal.
(2) Disconnect negative (ground) cable from the battery for safety.
(3) Some models require that the exhaust system be dropped for clearance.
(4) Remove engine to transmission struts, if so equipped.
(5) Remove cooler lines at Transmission.
(6) Remove starter motor and cooler line bracket.
(7) Remove torque converter access cover.
(8) Loosen oil pan bolts and tap the pan to break it loose allowing fluid to drain.
(9) Reinstall pan
(10) Mark torque converter and drive plate to aid in reassembly. The crankshaft flange bolt circle, inner and outer circle of holes in the drive plate, and the four tapped holes in front face of the torque converter all have one hole offset so these parts will be installed in the original position. This maintains balance of the engine and torque converter.
(11) Rotate engine clockwise with socket wrench on vibration dampener bolt to position the bolts attaching torque converter to drive plate, and remove bolts.
(12) Mark parts for reassembly then disconnect propeller shaft at rear universal joint. Carefully pull shaft assembly out of the extension housing.
(13) Disconnect wire connector from the back-up lamp and neutral starting switch.
(14) Disconnect gearshift rod and torque shaft assembly from transmission.

NOTE: When it is necessary to disassemble linkage rods from levers that use plastic grommets as retainers, the grommets should be replaced with new ones. Use a prying tool to force rod from grommet in lever, then cut away old grommet. Use pliers to snap new grommet into ever and rod into grommet.

(15) Disconnect throttle rod from lever at the left side of transmission. Remove linkage bellcrank from transmission, if so equipped.
(16) Remove oil filler tube and speedometer cable.






(17) Install engine support fixture, Tool C-3487-A with frame hooks or a suitable substitute, that will support rear of the engine (Fig. 1).
(18) Raise transmission slightly with service jack to relieve load on the supports.
(19) Remove bolts securing transmission mount to frame, then remove crossmember. Fig. J-Engine Support Fixture
(20) Remove all bell housing bolts.
(21) Carefully work transmission and torque converter assembly rearward off engine block dowels and disengage converter hub from end of crankshaft. Attach a small "C" clamp to edge of bell housing to hold torque converter in place during transmission removal.
(22) Lower transmission and remove assembly from under the vehicle.
(23) To remove torque converter assembly, remove "C" clamp from edge of bell housing, then carefully slide assembly out of the transmission.