Transmission Removal, Installation and Testing for Dodge, Ford and Chevrolet
Part of content: 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.
Do not remove the transmission all the way, only a few inches (1 to 3 ) at a time. Check to make sure everything is disconnected and clear. Raise and support vehicle, (if not already done). Make sure shift lever is in the neutral position and the negative battery cable is disconnected.
