Wednesday, July 13, 2011
Chevrolet Ford Dodge Transmission Removal, Installation and Testing
Applicable for Chevrolet LCT1000–LCT2500, Ford 47RH / 47RE / 48RE, Dodge E4OD / 4R100
Removal NOTE: Check and record all codes and actions of your transmission before transmission is removed. This will help if you still have problems after installation. Damage to your transmission may have been caused from some other external source.
Deactivate air bag system before performing any service operation. See appropriate AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS article in ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT. Do not apply any electrical power to any component on steering column without first deactivating air bag(s) system. AIR BAG MAY DEPLOY.
When battery is disconnected, vehicle computer and memory systems may lose memory data. Drivability problems may exist until computer systems have completed a relearn cycle. See COMPUTER RELEARN PROCEDURES article in GENERAL INFORMATION before disconnecting battery.
1) Disconnect negative battery cable, remove dipstick, place transmission shift lever in the neutral position. Raise and support vehicle.
2) Remove all necessary skid plates if equipped.
3) Remove any engine to transmission struts (if equipped), and any exhausts components required for transmission removal.
4) Mark drive shaft and axel flange or yoke for reassembly reference, and remove drive shaft(s).
5) On all models, disconnect any shift linkage, wiring harnesses and control cables.
