Transmission, Installing

3.8L Engines

Fig 1: Identifying Torque Converter Bolts

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-- Raise and install the transmission.

-- Install the two lower transmission bolts. Tighten the bolts to 95 Nm (70 ft lbs).

-- Align the reference marks made on the torque converter and flexplate during removal.

-- Install the torque converter bolts (1) and tighten the bolts to 88 Nm (65 ft lbs).

Fig 2: Identifying Structural Cover To Oil Pan Bolts, Structural Cover To Transmission Bolts And Structural Cover

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-- Install the structural cover (3).

-- Install the structural cover to transmission bolts (2).

-- Install the structural cover to oil pan bolts (1).

-- For the tightening specifications for the structural cover. Refer to SPECIFICATIONS .

4.0L Engines

Fig 3: Identifying Torque Converter-To-Flexplate Bolt And Transmission-To-Engine Lower Bolts

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-- Raise, position and install the transmission.

NOTE: The two transmission bolts next to the inspection cover will have a exhaust bracket under them.

-- Install the two outer lower transmission bolts (2) and tighten the bolts to 95 Nm (70 ft lbs).

-- Align the reference marks made on the torque converter and flexplate during removal.

-- Install the torque converter bolts (1) and tighten the bolts to 88 Nm (65 ft lbs).

Fig 4: Identifying Torque Converter Dust Shield And Bolt

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-- Install the torque converter dust shield (2) and bolt (3), tighten the bolt to 10 Nm (89 in lbs).

Fig 5: Identifying Exhaust Bracket Bolts, Stand Off Bracket And Bolts

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-- Install the stand off bracket (4) and bolts (2), tighten the bolts to 70 Nm (52 ft lbs).

-- Install the remaining lower transmission bolts and tighten the bolts to 70 Nm (52 ft lbs).

-- Install the cross-under pipe. Refer to EXHAUST CROSSUNDER PIPE for CJRA engines, EXHAUST CROSSUNDER PIPE for CGVA engines or EXHAUST CROSSOVER PIPE for CGUA engines. .

-- Install the exhaust bracket bolts (3).

Continuation for All

Fig 6: Identifying Left Transmission Mount And Bolts

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-- Install the left side transmission mount bracket and bolts, tighten the bolts to 75 Nm (55 ft lbs).

-- Raise the transmission.

Fig 7: Identifying Left Transmission Mount Bolts

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-- Install the left transmission mount bolts (1) and tighten the bolts to 100 Nm (74 ft lbs).

Fig 8: Identifying Rear Transmission Mount Bracket Bolts

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-- Install the rear transmission mount bracket bolts (1), tighten the bolts to 100 Nm (74 ft lbs).

Fig 9: Identifying Front Mount Bracket Bolts And Heater Line Bracket Bolt

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-- Install the starter motor along with the front mount bracket (2).

-- Install the front mount bracket bolts (1) and tighten the bolts to 100 Nm (74 ft lbs).

Fig 10: Identifying Transmission Crossmember And Bolts

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-- Install the transmission crossmember (4).

-- Install the transmission crossmember bolts (1) and tighten to 50 Nm (37 ft lbs).

Fig 11: Identifying Crossmember Through Bolt

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-- Install the front mount through bolt (1) and tighten to 50 Nm (37 ft lbs).

-- Install the front wheelhouse liners. Refer to Removal and Installation .

Fig 12: Identifying Ground Cable Bolt And Clip

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-- Install the ground cable (3) and bolt (2). Tighten the bolt to 10 Nm (89 in lbs).

-- Install the clip (1) to the valve body oil pan.

-- Install the drive axles. Refer to Removal and Installation .

-- Lower the vehicle.

Fig 13: Identifying Output Speed Sensor Electrical Connector And Transfer Shaft Speed Sensor Electrical Connector

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-- Connect the output speed sensor electrical connector (2).

-- Connect the transfer shaft speed sensor electrical connector (1).

Fig 14: Identifying Heater Line Bolts And Input Speed Sensor Electrical Connector

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-- Install the heater line bolts (2).

-- Connect the input speed sensor electrical connector (3).

Fig 15: Identifying Solenoid Pack Electrical Connector

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-- Connect the solenoid pack electronic connector (2) at the valve body oil pan (1).

Fig 16: Identifying Transmission Upper Bellhousing-To-Block Bolts, Transmission And Engine

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-- Install the upper transmission bolts and tighten to 95 Nm (70 ft lbs).

Fig 17: Identifying Crankshaft Position Sensor Electrical Connector, Crankshaft Position Sensor And Bolt

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-- Install the crankshaft position sensor (3).

-- Install the crankshaft position sensor bolt (1) and tighten to 12 Nm (106 in lbs).

-- Connect crankshaft position sensor electrical connector (2).

Fig 18: Identifying Oil Cooler Lines

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-- Connect the oil cooler lines to the transmission. An audible 'click' should be heard. Verify connection by pulling outward.

Fig 19: Identifying Gearshift Cable And Transmission Manual Valve Lever

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-- Install the shift cable to the bracket.

-- Connect the shift cable (1) to the transmission manual valve lever (2). Verify adjustment.

-- Install the vacuum pump, if equipped. Refer to Removal and Installation .

-- Install the battery tray

Fig 20: Identifying Positive/Negative Battery Cables, Battery Hold Down Bolt And Battery

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-- Install the clips holding the harness and ground cable to the battery tray.

-- Install the battery (2) and battery hold down bolt (3).

-- Connect the positive and negative battery cables (1).

-- Fill the transmission with fluid and road test.