Dodge Nitro. Manual — part 343

16. Disconnect 13-pin plug connector (1). Turn bayonet lock of the adapter plug (2) counterclockwise.

17. Remove the 13-pin connector (1) from the transmission.

18. Remove the starter motor from the transmission starter pocket and position aside. Refer to REMOVAL .

Fig. 32: Flex Plate Bolt Access
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19. Remove the flex plate bolt access cover.

20. With socket wrench on dampener bolt rotate crankshaft in clockwise direction until converter bolts are

accessible. Then remove bolts one at a time through the access hole (1).

1 - FLEX PLATE BOLT ACCESS HOLE

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Fig. 33: Fill Tube Cover Bolts & Fill Tube Heat Shield
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21. Remove transmission fill tube heat shield bolts (2) and heat shield (1)

22. Remove the bolt from the transmission filler tube and position the tube aside.

23. Disconnect the transmission vent hose from the transmission.

24. Remove transfer case (if equipped).

25. Support rear of engine with safety stand or jack.

1 - FILL TUBE HEAT SHIELD
2 - FILL TUBE COVER BOLTS

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Fig. 34: Crossmember & Rear Transmission Mount
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26. Raise transmission slightly with service jack to relieve load on crossmember and supports.

27. Remove bolts securing rear support and cushion (2) to transmission and crossmember (1).

28. Remove bolts attaching crossmember to frame and remove crossmember.

Fig. 35: Disconnecting Transmission Fluid Cooler Lines At Transmission Fittings And Clips
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29. Disconnect transmission fluid cooler lines (1) at transmission fittings (2) and clips (3).

Fig. 36: Engine, Bolts & Transmission
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1 - CROSSMEMBER
2 - REAR TRANSMISSION MOUNT

1 - TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER LINES
2 - COOLER LINE FITTINGS
3 - SUPPORT CLAMPS

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30. Remove all remaining converter housing bolts (2).

31. Carefully work transmission and torque converter assembly rearward off engine block dowels.

32. Hold torque converter in place during transmission removal.

33. Lower transmission and remove assembly from under the vehicle.

34. To remove torque converter, carefully slide torque converter out of the transmission.

1 - ENGINE
2 - BOLTS
3 - TRANSMISSION

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