Diesel Automobile Parts - Manual (Page 2)

4 February 2005 Dodge Transmission Instructions 2
REMOVAL:
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable(s).
2. Remove the torque converter access cover and inspection plate.
3. Remove the transmission pan, drain the fluid and re-install the pan.
4. Remove the fill tube bracket bolt and pull the tube out of the transmission. Retain the fill
tube seal. On 4WD models, it will also be necessary to remove the bolt attached to the
transfer case vent tube to the converter housing.
5. Rotate the crankshaft with a pry bar from under the vehicle until the converter bolts are
accessible.
6. Mark the drive shaft and pinion yokes for assembly alignment. Disconnect and remove
the drive shaft. On 4WD models, remove both drive shafts.
7. Disconnect the electrical wiring from the park/neutral position switch, transmission
solenoid, and speed sensor.
8. Disconnect the gearshift rod and shifter shaft assembly from the transmission.
9. Disconnect the TV (throttle valve) cable from the transmission bracket.
10. On 4WD models, disconnect the shifter rod from the transfer case shift lever.
11. Raise the transmission slightly by using a service jack to relieve the load on the cross-
member and supports.
12. Remove the bolts securing the rear support and cushion to the transmission and cross-
member.
13. Disconnect the vacuum lines and remove the steel line from the cross-member and
frame.
14. Remove the bolts attaching the cross-member to the frame. Spread the frame with a Port-
A-Power to remove the cross-member.
15. On 4WD models, remove the transfer case with a transmission jack or with the aid of a
helper.
16. Disconnect the fluid cooler lines at the transmission.
17. Remove all bell housing bolts.
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