Astro/Safari Van: Removal
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- Open hood and disconnect negative cable at battery. Remove engine cover. Disconnect T.V. cable at its upper end. Raise vehicle. Remove drive shaft. Disconnect speedometer cable at transmission. Disconnect shift linkage at transmission.
- Disconnect all electrical leads at transmission and any clips that retain leads to transmission case. Remove transmission support brace attaching bolts at converter. Disconnect exhaust crossover pipe from exhaust manifolds.
- Remove converter cover and mark flywheel and torque converter to maintain original balance. Remove torque converter to flywheel bolts and/or nuts. Position a transmission jack under transmission and raise it slightly.
- Remove transmission crossmember to mount bolts and crossmember to frame bolts (and insulator if used). Slide crossmember rearward and remove from vehicle. Lower transmission to gain access to oil cooler lines and T.V. cable attachments. Disconnect oil cooler lines and T.V. cable. Cap all openings.
- Support engine with a suitable tool and remove transmission to engine bolts. Disconnect transmission assembly, being careful not to damage any cables, lines or linkage. Install Torque Converter Holder (J-21366) and remove transmission from vehicle.