Removal & Installation - A/t: Other Lexus LX J80

AUTOMATIC

1. Remove battery and tray. Loosen cooling fan shroud. Disconnect throttle cable. Remove top starter bolt. Disconnect gear selector lever and transfer case lever from transmission. Remove knob and boot from transfer case lever.
2. Remove console box and disconnect electrical connectors. Remove shift lever assembly and transfer case shift lever. Disconnect transmission solenoid and sensor connectors. Disconnect transfer case bleed hose and remove drive shafts. Remove oil filler pipe.
3. Loosen ATF cooler fittings. Remove stabilizer bar bracket mounting bolts. Remove lower engine shield. Remove torque converter access cover and remove torque converter mounting bolts. WARNING: Transmission and transfer case assembly is heavy and awkward. If necessary, remove transfer case before removing transmission.
4. Remove front and rear drive shafts. Note location of any adjustment shims (if used) and flange bolts. If necessary remove transfer case from transmission.
5. Remove front exhaust pipe assembly. Remove starter and crossmember. Lower transmission. Remove oil cooler pipes and disconnect any remaining wiring connectors. Remove transmission-to-engine mounting bolts. Remove transmission from vehicle.

1. Install torque converter on transmission. Measure distance between torque converter mounting surface and transmission case front surface. See «TORQUE CONVERTER MOUNTING DEPTH»(ref-56809-S37722473252002112200000) table.
2. To complete installation, reverse removal procedures. Adjust gear selector control rod and throttle cable. Check and refill all fluid levels as necessary. Road test vehicle.

TORQUE CONVERTER MOUNTING DEPTH (1)

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