Specifications

(58) Remove the transmission dipstick tube sup-
port bracket retaining nut from the turbocharger
heatshield (Fig. 14).
(59) Raise the vehicle on the hoist.
(60) Disconnect the starter motor electrical.
(61) Remove the starter motor retaining bolts and
remove the starter from the vehicle (Fig. 15).
NOTE: Mark the position of the torque convertor in
relation to the driveplate through the starter motor
access hole. This reference mark will be used to
line up the two components for reassemble.
(62) Working through the torque convertor bolt
access hole (Fig. 16), Rotate the engine to access and
remove the (4) torque convertor to driveplate retain-
ing bolts.
(63) Disconnect the engine ground. Located to the
rear of the left engine mount.
(64) Remove the left engine mount throughbolt
nut. Do not remove the bolt at this time.
(65) Support the rear of the transmission assembly
with a jack.
(66) Remove the (8) transmission support cross-
member retaining bolts (Fig. 17).
(67) Lower the transmission and transfer case
assembly enough to gain access to the upper six
transmission bellhousing bolts.
(68) Remove the upper six bellhousing bolts.
(69) Raise the transmission assembly back into
position and temporarily install four of the eight
transmission crossmember retaining bolts. Install
two bolts on each side.
(70) Remove the remaining four bellhousing bolts.
(71) Partially lower the vehicle.
(72) Remove the engine mount sill plate retaining
bolts in the left wheel well (Fig. 18).
(73) Remove the engine mount sill plate retaining
bolts in the right wheel well (Fig. 19).
(74) lower the vehicle to the ground.
(75) Support the front of the transmission with a
jack.
Fig. 14 Transmission Dipstick Tube Support Bracket
Fig. 15 Starter Motor Position & Orientation
Fig. 16 Torque Convertor Bolt Access Hole
WJ ENGINE 9 - 17
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)