For 1990-2009 cars

### Removal Procedure

Caution: Unless directed otherwise, the ignition and start switch must be in the OFF or LOCK position, and all electrical loads must be OFF before servicing any electrical component. Disconnect the negative battery cable to prevent an electrical spark should a tool or equipment come in contact with an exposed electrical terminal. Failure to follow these precautions may result in personal injury and/or damage to the vehicle or its components.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the rear console screws (3,4) and the console.
3. Remove the center console screws (1,6) and the clips (2,5).
4. Remove the center front console while disconnecting the electrical connector.
5. Remove the throttle body bolt and bracket (2).
6. Remove the T.V. cable from the throttle body linkage and unroute the cable from the upper part of the engine.
7. Remove the fluid indicator.
8. Remove the upper starter bolts (3) and the starter nuts.
9. Set aside the ground wire (1).
10. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
11. Remove the rear propeller shaft. Refer to Two-Piece Propeller Shaft Replacement .
12. Remove the shift cable retainer (4) and the cable (3) from the cable bracket (1).
13. Remove the shift cable from the manual lever (2).
14. Remove the shift cable bracket bolts and the bracket from the transmission.
15. Remove the fluid indicator tube bolt (2).
16. Remove the fluid indicator tube and the O-ring seal.
17. Remove the bolts (2) which secure the right side transmission to the engine brace. Remove the brace (3).
18. Remove the flywheel inspection cover bolts (2) and the cover (1).
19. Remove the torque converter bolts. Mark the position of the gold anodized shouldered bolt.
20. Remove the lower bell housing bolts.
21. Remove the cooler hoses (1,2) and the clamps (5,6) from the transmission pipes (3,4).
22. Remove the vehicle speed sensor bolt (1) and the vehicle speed sensor (2).
23. Remove the 10 crossmember bolts (3,5,6) and the crossmember (7).
24. Disconnect the vent tubes.
25. Remove the transmission wire harness, the retainer bolt, and the retainer.
26. Remove the upper bell housing bolts.
27. Remove the transmission

### Installation Procedure

1. Install the transmission with the support of a hydraulic jack.

Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

2. Install upper bell housing bolts (1).

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 85 N·m (62 lb ft).

3. Install the transmission wire harness, the retainer, and the bolt.
4. Connect the electrical connectors and the vent tubes.
5. Install the crossmember (7) and the crossmember bolts (3,5,6).

Tighten
Tighten the crossmember bolts to 60 N·m (44 lb ft).

6. Install the ground wire.

Tighten
Tighten the ground wire bolt to 7 N·m (62 lb in).

7. Install the VSS (2) and the VSS bolt (1).
8. Remove the jack from the transmission.
9. Install the cooler hoses (1,2) and the clamps (5,6) to the transmission cooler pipes (3,4).
10. Install the lower bellhousing nuts.

Tighten
Tighten the lower bellhousing nuts to 85 N·m (62 lb ft).

Important: The gold anodized bolt should be installed first. This shouldered bolt centers the torque converter to the flywheel, which aids in the installation of the remaining retaining bolts.

11. Install the torque converter bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the torque converter bolts to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).

12. Install the flywheel inspection cover plate (1) and the bolts (2).

Tighten
Tighten the flywheel inspection cover plate bolts to 10 N·m (89 lb ft).

13. Install the engine brace (3) and the bolts (2) to the right side of the transmission.

Tighten
Tighten the engine brace bolts to 60 N·m (44 lb ft).

14. Install the starter and the lower bolt.

Tighten
Tighten the starter bolt to 30 N·m (22 lb ft).

15. Connect the starter electrical connections (1,3).
16. Install the rear propeller shaft. Refer to Two-Piece Propeller Shaft Replacement .
17. Install the fluid indicator tube (1), the bolt (2), and the O-ring seal.
18. Install the shift cable bracket and the bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the shift cable bolts to 7 N·m (62 lb ft).

19. Install the shift cable to manual lever (2).
20. Install the shift cable and retainer (4) to the cable (3) bracket (1).
21. Lower the vehicle.
22. Install the upper starter bolt, the nut, and the ground wire (2).

Tighten
Tighten the upper and lower starter bolt (3) to 30 N·m (22 lb ft).

23. Install the fluid level indicator.
24. Route the T.V. cable to the upper engine.
25. Install the throttle body and bracket (2) bolt (Adjust the T.V. cable as necessary).
26. Install the center front console while connecting the electrical connectors.
27. Install the center rear console. Install the screws (1,3,4,6) and the clips (2,5) .
28. Adjust the shift cable as necessary.
29. Refill the transmission fluid and inspect for leaks. Refer to Transmission Fluid Check .
30. Test the transmission for proper installation.