Please Note: The
following instructions were made to act as a guide/reference, if you are
inexperienced with performing an automatic transmission installation it is
highly recommended that you contact a certified experienced professional to
perform the installation and/or make the proper adjustments for you!
Transmission
Installation Instructions:
(1)
Pre-installation instructions;
Disconnect Battery terminal, inspect and check transmission coolant lines for
damage, flush lines and coolant system thoroughly.
(2)
Inspect crank well for converter
hub wear, and clean this area.
(3)
Check Flywheel for cracks and
converter bolt wear.
(4)
Inspect back of engine block
where transmission mates, ensure block is clean, no wires or cables are in the
way of installation.
(5)
Inspect and verify both dowel
pins are clean and secure in block.
(6)
Clean area of block so
transmission can make a good ground.
“Warning”
Transmission will suffer permanent
damage if grounded improperly!
Installation:
(1)
Transmission Fluid: you need
about 10 to 12 quarts of fluid for installation, Dextron III with Mercon is
recommended, any brand name.
(2)
If transmission was purchased
with a torque converter from Monster Transmission, no need to follow
step (3).
(3)
Add (1) quart of transmission
fluid to converter prior to installation on transmission.
(4)
Install Converter on
transmission carefully; support the weight of converter to avoid damage to the
pump seal. Rotate converter in a clock wise rotation as you push converter
into transmission. The forward drum shaft will engage first, you may feel a
clunk, continue to rotate and push converter into transmission, The pump
stator shaft will engage next and finally the converter hub will engage into
the pump gears, you may feel another clunk. To verify converter is installed
all the way, you should have clearance between the front of the transmission
bell housing and the back of the torque converter hub, about ¾ of an inch.
(5)
Ensure Converter stays in this
position during installation,
“Warning”
If converter moves forward, converter can move on top
of the
pump gears, this will cause the converter to crush the gears into the
pump assembly when transmission case
bolts are tightened to engine block. Note: Never use bolts to pull
transmission up to engine block!
(6) After
Transmission is bolted with all (6) bolts, ensure all bolts are tight about 40
ft.lbs. rotate converter to verify free movement and turn to align with
flywheel bolt holes.
(7)
Install converter bolts, one at
a time, wait until all bolts are installed before you tighten, about 30 ft.lbs.
(8) Install the following items before
installing cross member:
·
Filler Tube
·
Linkage
·
Coolant lines (2) both tighten
to 12 ft.lbs
·
Throttle Valve Cable TV Cable
(See separate TV instructions)
·
Transmission Mount (2) both
tighten to 15 ft.lbs
·
Attach Lockup electrical wires
to connector on Case. Driver side
·
Attach Computer harness to
connector on Case. Pass. side
(9) Install Vehicle Cross member to frame,
align with frame holes and Transmission mount, secure cross member with
factory bolts.
(10) Connect Speed-o-meter cable or wire to transmission hand tight
(11) Clean and check drive shaft yoke,
should be smooth and straight, install drive shaft yoke into rear of
transmission, attach drive shaft to rear-end, tighten bolts to 20 ft.lbs
(12) Install Dust Cover to front of
Transmission.
(13) Installation complete, check all bolts
attached and tight and wires are clear from exhaust and moving parts.
(14) Lower vehicle and add (4) quarts of
transmission fluid, ensure vehicle is in Park. Connect battery and start
engine and run at idle. Add (3) more quarts of transmission fluid and then
check with Dip Stick, add fluid until it is at the full line on stick.
(15) Set TV Cable as per separate TV
Instructions.
(16) If Computer controlled transmission,
Clear Codes prior to Test Drive.
(17) Transmission is ready for initial Test
Drive.
(18) Double check the transmission fluid
level, add if needed, adjust TV cable as per TV instructions, and check
for any leaks.
If you have any questions please
contact our Tech Support Team at (800) 708-0087 ext. 2#
