Section 07: TRANSMISSION
PA1553
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NOTE
For more clearance between the tag axle and
transmission, the tag axle may be unloaded
and jacked up or retracted (if applicable).
3. Remove engine splash guards and protective
panels surrounding transmission.
4. Remove cross member from under
transmission.
5. Remove the transmission drain plug and allow
oil to drain. Inspect the drain plug washer and
replace it if necessary. Reinstall the drain plug
and tighten to 33-41 lbf-ft (45-56 Nm) (see
"3.11 Oil and Filter Change" in this section.
WARNING
It is better to drain oil when it is still warm.
Avoid contact with oil since it can be very hot
and cause personal injury.
6. Remove transmission dipstick and filler tube.
7. Disconnect propeller shaft from transmission
and remove its safety guard. Refer to Section
09, "PROPELLER SHAFT".
8. Disconnect the two oil cooler hoses from
transmission. Cover hose ends and fittings to
prevent fluid contamination.
WARNING
A significant amount of oil may drain from oil
lines when they are disconnected.
9. Disconnect all sensors on L.H. side of the
transmission.
10. Disconnect main wiring harness.
11. Disconnect the air supply line (steel-braided
hose) from retarder control valve (if
applicable).
12. Remove any locking tie, clamp and bracket
that may interfere with the removal of
transmission.
13. Support transmission using a suitable
transmission jack.
14. Remove the access plug from the flywheel
housing on the R.H. side below starter. From
access plug, remove the 12 converter-to-
flexible plate attaching screws. Cranking the
engine to gain access to the attaching screws
may be done by turning the crankshaft pulley
using a suitable adapter (fig. 9).
CAUTION
Do not rotate alternator shaft clockwise to avoid
removing tension on belt.
15. Remove the 12 screws retaining the torque
converter housing to the flywheel housing.
FIGURE 8: DETAILS FOR XLII VEHICLES 07116
FIGURE 9: ENGINE CRANKING POSITION 01153
CAUTION
Make sure transmission-to-engine alignment is
maintained when removing screws to avoid
damaging torque converter housing.
16. Slowly pull transmission straight out to clear
the engine.
17. Remove the transmission.
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