1. Disconnect the battery. This is a safety precaution to prevent the vehicle from starting while you are working on it.
2. Raise the vehicle and support it with jack stands. Make sure that the vehicle is stable and will not fall while you are working on it.
3. Remove the driveshaft. The driveshaft is the metal shaft that connects the transmission to the rear differential. To remove the driveshaft, you will need to unbolt the u-joints at both ends of the shaft.
4. Remove the starter. The starter is the electrical motor that cranks the engine. To remove the starter, you will need to unbolt it from the transmission bell housing and disconnect the electrical wires.
5. Remove the transmission pan. The transmission pan is the metal pan that covers the bottom of the transmission. To remove the transmission pan, you will need to unbolt it from the transmission case.
6. Drain the transmission fluid. Once the transmission pan is removed, you can drain the transmission fluid by opening the drain plug on the bottom of the transmission case.
7. Remove the torque converter bolts. The torque converter bolts are the bolts that hold the torque converter to the flywheel. To remove the torque converter bolts, you will need to use a long extension and a ratchet.
8. Disconnect the transmission lines. The transmission lines are the metal lines that connect the transmission to the radiator and fluid cooler. To disconnect the transmission lines, you will need to unbolt them from the transmission case and remove the fluid return line retainer at the radiator.
9. Remove the transmission mount bolts. The transmission mount bolts are the bolts that hold the transmission to the vehicle frame. To remove the transmission mount bolts, you will need to use a long extension and a ratchet.
10. Lower the transmission and remove it from the vehicle. Once the transmission mount bolts are removed, you can lower the transmission by using a jack or transmission jack. Be careful not to drop the transmission. Once the transmission is lowered, you can slide it out from under the vehicle.
Reinstalling the transmission is the reverse of the removal process.
