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Transmission Replacement (L84, L87, 4WD and NP0)

Automatic Transmission - 10L80 MHS MQC | Repair Instructions - On Vehicle | Document ID: 5608377 Single Use Fasteners and Components Exhaust System Seal [2x] Transfer Case Front Output Shaft Boot Clamp [2x] Transmission Fluid Cooler Pipe Fitting Seal [2x] Special Tools DT-21366 Converter Holding Strap Equivalent regional tools: Special Tools Removal Procedure

  1. Transfer Case Assembly » Remove — Transfer Case Assembly Replacement
Transmission Replacement (L84, L87, 4WD and NP0) — figure 1
Transmission Replacement (L84, L87, 4WD and NP0) — figure 1
  1. Transmission Converter Cover Bolt (1) » Remove
  2. Transmission Converter Cover - Left Side (2) » Remove
Transmission Replacement (L84, L87, 4WD and NP0) — figure 2
Transmission Replacement (L84, L87, 4WD and NP0) — figure 2
  1. {with RC1} Front Bumper Fascia Skid Plate Bolt (1) » Remove [4x] 4.1. Underbody Splash Shield Bolt (2) » Remove [4x]
Transmission Replacement (L84, L87, 4WD and NP0) — figure 3
Transmission Replacement (L84, L87, 4WD and NP0) — figure 3

4.2. Underbody Splash Shield (1) » Remove

Transmission Replacement (L84, L87, 4WD and NP0) — figure 4
Transmission Replacement (L84, L87, 4WD and NP0) — figure 4

4.3. Underbody Skid Shield Bolt (2) » Remove [2x] 4.4. Underbody Skid Shield (3) » Remove

Transmission Replacement (L84, L87, 4WD and NP0) — figure 5
Transmission Replacement (L84, L87, 4WD and NP0) — figure 5
  1. {with WTX} Front Bumper Fascia Air Deflector Bolt (1) » Remove [10x] 5.1. Front Bumper Fascia Extension Bolt (2) » Remove [8x]
Transmission Replacement (L84, L87, 4WD and NP0) — figure 6
Transmission Replacement (L84, L87, 4WD and NP0) — figure 6

5.2. Pull the front bumper fascia extension (1) rearward and down from the front bumper fascia.

Transmission Replacement (L84, L87, 4WD and NP0) — figure 7
Transmission Replacement (L84, L87, 4WD and NP0) — figure 7

5.3. Front Bumper Fascia Extension Bolt (2) » Remove [4x] 5.4. Front Bumper Fascia Extension Bolt (3) @ Underbody Skid Shield » Remove [2x] 5.5. Front Bumper Fascia Extension (4) » Remove

Transmission Replacement (L84, L87, 4WD and NP0) — figure 8
Transmission Replacement (L84, L87, 4WD and NP0) — figure 8

5.6. Underbody Skid Shield Bolt (1) » Remove [2x] 5.7. Underbody Skid Shield (2) » Remove

Transmission Replacement (L84, L87, 4WD and NP0) — figure 9
Transmission Replacement (L84, L87, 4WD and NP0) — figure 9
  1. Starter Heat Shield Bolt (1) » Remove [2x]
Transmission Replacement (L84, L87, 4WD and NP0) — figure 10
Transmission Replacement (L84, L87, 4WD and NP0) — figure 10
  1. Starter Heat Shield Bolt (1) » Remove
  2. Starter Heat Shield (2) » Remove
Transmission Replacement (L84, L87, 4WD and NP0) — figure 11
Transmission Replacement (L84, L87, 4WD and NP0) — figure 11
  1. Battery Negative Cable Ground Bolt (1) » Remove
  2. Starter Solenoid Cable (2) » Reposition away
Transmission Replacement (L84, L87, 4WD and NP0) — figure 12
Transmission Replacement (L84, L87, 4WD and NP0) — figure 12
  1. Starter Bolt (1) » Remove [2x]
  2. Reposition the starter (2) to access the electrical connections.
Transmission Replacement (L84, L87, 4WD and NP0) — figure 13
Transmission Replacement (L84, L87, 4WD and NP0) — figure 13
  1. Protective Sleeve (4) » Reposition
  2. Starter Solenoid Cable Nut (2) » Remove
  3. Starter Solenoid Cable (1) » Remove
  4. Electrical Connector (3) » Disconnect
Transmission Replacement (L84, L87, 4WD and NP0) — figure 14
Transmission Replacement (L84, L87, 4WD and NP0) — figure 14
  1. Starter (1) » Remove
  2. Place a drain pan under the vehicle.
Transmission Replacement (L84, L87, 4WD and NP0) — figure 15
Transmission Replacement (L84, L87, 4WD and NP0) — figure 15
  1. Automatic Transmission Fluid Pan Bolt (1) » Remove [16x]

  2. Automatic Transmission Fluid Pan (2) » Remove

  3. Automatic Transmission Fluid Pan Gasket (3) » Remove

  4. Allow the transmission to drain.

  5. Automatic Transmission Fluid Pan Gasket (3) » Install

  6. Automatic Transmission Fluid Pan (2) » Install

  7. Automatic Transmission Fluid Pan Bolt (1) » Install and hand tighten [16x]

  8. Remove the drain pan.

Transmission Replacement (L84, L87, 4WD and NP0) — figure 16
Transmission Replacement (L84, L87, 4WD and NP0) — figure 16
  1. Transmission Converter Cover Bolt (1) » Remove
  2. Transmission Converter Cover - Right Side (2) » Remove
Transmission Replacement (L84, L87, 4WD and NP0) — figure 17
Transmission Replacement (L84, L87, 4WD and NP0) — figure 17
  1. Repeat the following steps for all transmission torque converter bolts (1): 29.1. Rotate the harmonic balancer center bolt clockwise ONLY, to align the transmission torque converter bolt with the starter opening. 29.2. Transmission Torque Converter Bolt (1) » Remove [6x]
  2. Lower the transmission enough to gain access to the transmission vent hose clip bracket.
Transmission Replacement (L84, L87, 4WD and NP0) — figure 18
Transmission Replacement (L84, L87, 4WD and NP0) — figure 18
  1. Remove the engine wiring harness retainer (1) and reposition the engine wiring harness (2) as necessary.
Transmission Replacement (L84, L87, 4WD and NP0) — figure 19
Transmission Replacement (L84, L87, 4WD and NP0) — figure 19
  1. Remove the transmission vent hose retainer (1) then reposition the transmission vent hose (2) as necessary.
Transmission Replacement (L84, L87, 4WD and NP0) — figure 20
Transmission Replacement (L84, L87, 4WD and NP0) — figure 20
  1. Remove the transfer case vent hose retainer (1).
  2. Transfer Case Vent Hose (2) » Remove
Transmission Replacement (L84, L87, 4WD and NP0) — figure 21
Transmission Replacement (L84, L87, 4WD and NP0) — figure 21
  1. Remove the transmission vent hose clip bracket nut (1).
  2. Remove the transmission vent hose clip bracket (2).
Transmission Replacement (L84, L87, 4WD and NP0) — figure 22
Transmission Replacement (L84, L87, 4WD and NP0) — figure 22
  1. Transmission Fluid Cooler Pipe Connector Bolt (1) » Remove
  2. Transmission Fluid Cooler Inlet and Outlet Pipe (2) @ Automatic Transmission » Remove
  3. Cap the fittings and plug the holes when removing the transmission fluid cooler pipes.
  4. Transmission Fluid Cooler Seal (3) » Remove and DISCARD
Transmission Replacement (L84, L87, 4WD and NP0) — figure 23
Transmission Replacement (L84, L87, 4WD and NP0) — figure 23
  1. Disconnect the transmission wiring harness connector (1).
  2. Remove the wiring harness retainers as necessary.
Transmission Replacement (L84, L87, 4WD and NP0) — figure 24
Transmission Replacement (L84, L87, 4WD and NP0) — figure 24
  1. Remove the fuel feed and return front hose bracket nut (1).
  2. Remove the fuel feed and return front hose bracket bolt (2) and reposition the fuel feed and return front hose as necessary.
  3. Lower the transmission to gain access to the top and sides of the transmission.
Transmission Replacement (L84, L87, 4WD and NP0) — figure 25
Transmission Replacement (L84, L87, 4WD and NP0) — figure 25
  1. Transmission Stud (1) Remove [5x]
Transmission Replacement (L84, L87, 4WD and NP0) — figure 26
Transmission Replacement (L84, L87, 4WD and NP0) — figure 26
  1. Transmission Stud (1) Remove
  1. Transmission Bolt (2) Remove [2x]
  2. Pull the transmission (3) straight back.
Transmission Replacement (L84, L87, 4WD and NP0) — figure 27
Transmission Replacement (L84, L87, 4WD and NP0) — figure 27
  1. Install the DT-21366 Converter Holding Strap (1) onto the transmission bell housing to retain the torque converter.
Transmission Replacement (L84, L87, 4WD and NP0) — figure 28
Transmission Replacement (L84, L87, 4WD and NP0) — figure 28
  1. Automatic Transmission (1) » Remove Installation Procedure

  2. Note the new transmission unique number (TUN).

  3. Install the DT-21366 Converter Holding Strap (1) onto the transmission bell housing to retain the torque converter.

  4. Support the transmission with a suitable transmission jack.

  5. Raise the transmission (1) into place.

  6. Remove the DT-21366 Converter Holding Strap (1).

  1. Slide the transmission (3) straight onto the locating pins.
  1. Transmission Stud (1) Install and tighten — Fastener Specifications
  1. Transmission Bolt (2) Install and tighten [2x] — Fastener Specifications

  2. Transmission Stud (1) Install and tighten [5x] — Fastener Specifications

  3. Position the fuel feed and return front hose.

  4. Install and tighten the fuel feed and return front hose bracket nut (1). Fastener Specifications

  5. Install and tighten the fuel feed and return front hose bracket bolt (2). Fastener Specifications

  6. Install the transmission vent hose clip bracket (2).

  7. Install and tighten the transmission vent hose clip bracket nut (1). Fastener Specifications

  8. Reposition the transmission vent hose (2) then install transmission vent hose retainer (1).

  9. Transfer Case Vent Hose (2) » Install

  10. Install the transfer case vent hose retainer (1).

  11. Reposition the engine wiring harness (2) then install the engine wiring harness retainer (1).

  12. Connect the transmission wiring harness connector (1).

  13. Install the wiring retainer as necessary..

  14. Raise the transmission into place.

  15. If NEW threaded components are being installed, loosen the adhesive using a metal pick or similar tool before proceeding. If threaded components are reused, prepare the threaded components using the following steps: 22.1. Remove any loose cured adhesive from the external threads of the components using a lint free cloth. 22.2. Thread the cleaned components into the internal mating threads and remove to loosen trapped cured adhesive. 22.3. Apply thread locking adhesive to the external threads of the components. Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers 22.4. Ensure there are no gaps in the thread locking adhesive once applied to the component.

  1. Transmission Torque Converter Bolt (1) » Install and tighten [6x] — Fastener Specifications

  2. Transmission Converter Cover - Right Side (2) » Install

  3. Transmission Converter Cover Bolt (1) » Install and tighten — Fastener Specifications

  4. Starter (1) » Install

  5. Electrical Connector (3) » Connect

  6. Protective Sleeve (4) » Install

  7. Starter Solenoid Cable (1) » Install

  8. Starter Solenoid Cable Nut (2) » Install and tighten — Fastener Specifications

  9. Starter Bolt (1) » Install and tighten [2x] — Fastener Specifications

  10. Starter Solenoid Cable (2) » Install

  11. Battery Negative Cable Ground Bolt (1) » Install and tighten — Fastener Specifications

  12. Starter Heat Shield (2) » Install

  13. Starter Heat Shield Bolt (1) » Install and tighten — Fastener Specifications

  14. Starter Heat Shield Bolt (1) » Install and tighten [2x] — Fastener Specifications

  15. {with RC1} Underbody Skid Shield (3) » Install 37.1. Underbody Skid Shield Bolt (2) » Install and tighten [2x] — Fastener Specifications

37.2. Underbody Splash Shield (1) » Install

37.3. Underbody Splash Shield Bolt (1) » Install and tighten [4x] — Fastener Specifications 37.4. Underbody Splash Shield Bolt (2) » Install and tighten [4x] — Fastener Specifications

  1. {with WTX} Underbody Skid Shield (2) » Install 38.1. Underbody Skid Shield Bolt (1) » Install and tighten [2x] — Fastener Specifications

38.2. Front Bumper Fascia Extension (4) » Install 38.3. Front Bumper Fascia Extension Bolt (3) @ Underbody Skid Shield » Install and tighten [2x] — Fastener Specifications 38.4. Front Bumper Fascia Extension Bolt (2) » Install and tighten [4x] — Fastener Specifications

38.5. Front Bumper Fascia Extension (1) » Install

38.6. Front Bumper Fascia Extension Bolt (2) » Install and tighten [8x] — Fastener Specifications 38.7. Front Bumper Fascia Air Deflector Bolt (1) » Install and tighten [10x] — Fastener Specifications

  1. Transmission Converter Cover - Left Side (2) » Install

  2. Transmission Converter Cover Bolt (1) » Install and tighten — Fastener Specifications

  3. Transfer Case Assembly » Install — Transfer Case Assembly Replacement

  4. Transmission Fluid Cooler Seal (3) » Install NEW

  5. Remove the caps from the fittings and plugs from the holes before installing the transmission fluid cooler pipes.

  6. Transmission Fluid Cooler Inlet and Outlet Pipe (2) @ Automatic Transmission » Install

  7. Transmission Fluid Cooler Pipe Connector Bolt (1) » Install and tighten — Fastener Specifications

  8. Lower the vehicle.

  9. Connect the battery negative cable. Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection

  10. Fill the transmission to the proper level with NEW transmission fluid. Transmission Fluid Fill Procedure

  11. Perform the solenoid valve characterization. Q77 Transmission Control Solenoid Valve Characterization Programming

  1. Perform the service fast learn procedure. Transmission Service Fast Learn Procedure
  2. Inspect for Leaks