This document provides instructions for removing a 2008 Dodge Avenger SE's automatic transmission (41TE). It outlines 31 steps for removal, including disconnecting the battery, transmission lines, wiring harness, mounts and bolts connecting the transmission to the engine. Removal of other components like exhaust, shields and halfshafts is also required. The instructions note that a transmission control module re-learn procedure must be performed if the transmission assembly is replaced or overhauled.
This document provides instructions for removing a 2008 Dodge Avenger SE's automatic transmission (41TE). It outlines 31 steps for removal, including disconnecting the battery, transmission lines, wiring harness, mounts and bolts connecting the transmission to the engine. Removal of other components like exhaust, shields and halfshafts is also required. The instructions note that a transmission control module re-learn procedure must be performed if the transmission assembly is replaced or overhauled.
This document provides instructions for removing a 2008 Dodge Avenger SE's automatic transmission (41TE). It outlines 31 steps for removal, including disconnecting the battery, transmission lines, wiring harness, mounts and bolts connecting the transmission to the engine. Removal of other components like exhaust, shields and halfshafts is also required. The instructions note that a transmission control module re-learn procedure must be performed if the transmission assembly is replaced or overhauled.
This document provides instructions for removing a 2008 Dodge Avenger SE's automatic transmission (41TE). It outlines 31 steps for removal, including disconnecting the battery, transmission lines, wiring harness, mounts and bolts connecting the transmission to the engine. Removal of other components like exhaust, shields and halfshafts is also required. The instructions note that a transmission control module re-learn procedure must be performed if the transmission assembly is replaced or overhauled.
2. Remove the engine cover. 3. Remove air cleaner assembly. 4. Remove dipstick tube. Plug hole to prevent debris from entering transaxle. 5. Using Disconnect Release Tool 8875A, disconnect the transmission cooler line quick-connect fittings. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
6. Unplug the transaxle electrical connector at the powertrain control module.
7. Disconnect shift cable from manual valve lever and bracket. Refer to REMOVAL . 8. Disconnect Crankshaft Position Sensor (if equipped). Refer to DESCRIPTION . 9. Remove throttle body support bracket. 10. Disconnect Oxygen Sensor harness retainer from transaxle case. 11. Remove rear mount bracket-to-transaxle case bolts. 12. Remove starter upper bracket-to-block bolt. 13. Raise vehicle. 14. Remove side and lower shields. Refer to REMOVAL . 15. Remove halfshafts. Refer to REMOVAL . 16. Remove exhaust on 2.7L engines. Refer to REMOVAL . 17. Remove rear mount bracket lower bolt. 18. Remove rear mount thru-bolt. 19. Remove rear mount-to-cross member bolts. 20. Remove rear mount and bracket.
21. Support engine/transaxle with screw jack and wood block on engine oil pan. 22. Remove front mount thru-bolt. 23. Remove crossmember bolts and remove the crossmember. Refer to REMOVAL . 24. Remove front mount bracket to block and transaxle. 25. Remove front mount bracket and mount. 26. Remove starter. Refer to REMOVAL . . Refer to REMOVAL . 27. Remove converter dust shield. 28. Remove torque converter bolts. 29. Remove left mount bracket-to-transaxle bolts. 30. Carefully lower engine/transaxle assembly to gain access to and remove transaxle-to-engine bolts. 31. With aid of helper or transmission jack, remove transaxle assembly from vehicle.
