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19. On 4X4 models, disconnect shift rod from transfer
case shift lever.
20. Support rear of engine with safety stand or jack.
21. Raise transmission slightly with service jack to
relieve load on crossmember and supports.
22. Remove the nuts (3) securing rear support (1) to
the transmission crossmember.
23. Remove the bolts(2) holding the rear support (1)
to the transmission (5) remove the rear support.
24. Remove bolts attaching crossmember to frame
and remove crossmember.
25. On 4X4 models, remove transfer case. (Refer to
21 - TRANSMISSION AND TRANSFER CASE/
TRANSFER CASE - REMOVAL)
26. Remove fill tube (7) bracket bolts and pull tube
out of transmission. Retain fill tube seal (6). On
4X4 models, it will also be necessary to remove
bolt attaching transfer case vent tube to converter
housing.
27. Disconnect fluid cooler lines (6, 7) at transmission
(5), diesel engines.
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28. Disconnect fluid cooler lines (4, 5) at transmission
(3), gas engines.
29. Remove all bolts (1) holding the transmission (3)
to the engine adapter (2), diesel engines.
30. Carefully work transmission and torque converter
assembly rearward off engine block dowels.
31. Lower transmission and remove assembly from
under the vehicle.
32. To remove torque converter, remove C-clamp
from edge of bell housing and carefully slide
torque converter out of the transmission.
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33. Remove all bolts (1) holding the transmission (3)
to the engine adapter (2), gas engines.
34. Carefully work transmission and torque converter
assembly rearward off engine block dowels.
35. Lower transmission and remove assembly from
under the vehicle.
36. To remove torque converter, remove C-clamp
from edge of bell housing and carefully slide
torque converter out of the transmission.
DISASSEMBLY
1. Clean exterior of transmission with suitable solvent
or pressure washer.
2. Place transmission in vertical position.
3. Measure the input shaft end play as follows.
a. Attach Adapter 8266-5 (2) to Handle 8266-8
(1).
b. Attach Dial Indicator C-3339 (3) to Handle
8266-8 (1).
c. Install the assembled tool onto the input shaft
of the transmission and tighten the retaining
screw on Adapter 8266-5 to secure it to the
input shaft.
d. Position the dial indicator plunger against a flat
spot on the oil pump and zero the dial indica-
tor.
e. Move input shaft in and out and record read-
ing. Record the maximum travel for assembly
reference
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4. Removetheoverdriveunitfromthemaintransmis-
sion case. If overdrive unit is not to be serviced,
install Alignment Shaft 6227-2 into the overdrive
unit to prevent misalignment of the overdrive
clutches during service ofmain transmission com-
ponents.
5. Remove throttle and shift levers from valve body
manual shaft and throttle lever shaft.
6. Remove transmission oil pan and gasket.
7. Remove filter (1) from valve body (2). Keep filter
screws separate from other valve body screws. Fil-
ter screws are longer and should be kept with filter.
8. Remove the transmission range sensor. (Refer to
21 - TRANSMISSION/AUTOMATIC - 48RE/
TRANSMISSION RANGE SENSOR - REMOVAL)
9. Remove hex head bolts (1, 2) attaching valve body
to transmission case. A total of 10 bolts are used.
Note different bolt lengths for assembly reference.
10. Remove valve body assembly (2). Push valve
body harness connector out of case. Then work
park rod (3) and valve body out of case.
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11. Remove accumulator outer spring (2) (diesel
engines only), piston (1), and inner spring (3)
(V-10 engine only). Note position of piston and
springs for assembly reference. Remove and dis-
card piston seals if worn or cut.
12. Remove pump oil seal with suitable pry tool or
slide-hammer mounted screw.
13. Remove front band lever pin access plug (1). Use
square end of 1/4 in. drive extension (2) to
remove plug as shown.
14. Begin removal of the oil pump and reaction shaft
support assembly by tightening the front band
adjusting screw (2) until band is tight around front
clutch retainer. This will prevent retainer from
coming out with pump and possibly damaging
clutch or pump components.
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15. Remove oil pump bolts.
16. Thread Slide Hammers C-3752 (2) into threaded
holes in flange of oil pump housing (1).
17. Remove oil pump and reaction shaft (1) support
by bumping slide hammers outward alternately to
pull pump from case.
18. Remove oil pump gasket (1). Note gasket position
in case for assembly reference.
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19. Loosen front band adjusting screw until band is
completely loose.
20. Remove front band strut (2) and anchor (3).
21. Squeeze front band (1) together slightly and slide
band over front clutch retainer (2) and out of
case.
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22. Remove front and rear clutch assemblies (1) as a
unit.
23. Remove front band reaction pin and lever (1).
Start pin through lever and out of case bore with
drift or punch. Then use pencil magnet to with-
draw pin completely (2).
24. Remove intermediate shaft thrust washer (1). Tri-
angular shaped washer will either be on shaft pilot
hub (2) or in rear clutch retainer.