Removal Procedure

Raise and support the vehicle. Refer toLifting and Jacking the Vehicle.Remove the fluid drain plug-(1).Drain transmission fluid into a suitable container.
Caution:Refer toComponent Fastener Tightening Caution.
Install the fluid drain plug-(1) and tighten to12-Y(106-lb-in).Installation Procedure
Lower the vehicle.Remove the fluid fill cap-(1).Fill the transmission to the proper level with the correctfluid. Refer toTransmission Fluid Level and Condition CheckandFluid Capacity Specifications.Install the fluid fill cap-(1).
Fill Plug Replacement Automatic Transmission Unit
Intermediate Drive Shaft Bearing Shield Replacement Automatic Transmission UnitPropeller Shaft Phasing Inspection Driveshafts Propeller Shaft Assembly
Special ToolsJ-23498-ADriveshaft Inclinometer, or equivalentNote:This inspection procedure is intended to inspect propellershaft systems with 2-or 3-U-jointsonly.Correct phasing of a propeller shaft refers to the relativealignment of the U-joint yoke flanges to each other to provideproper cancellati ...