Removing automatic transmission on Land Rover Discovery 3
Required tools:
* Wrench set
* Head set
* Socket wrenches
* Torque wrench
* Jack
* Car stands
Safety:
* Make sure the vehicle is on a level surface and the parking brake is set.
* Disconnect the negative terminal of the battery.
* Allow the engine to cool.
* Wear safety glasses and gloves.
Procedure:
1. Prepare the car
* Raise the front of the car using a jack and install stands.
* Remove the front wheels.
* Unscrew the bolts of the front fender liners and remove them.
2. Disconnect electrical connectors
* Locate the electrical connectors connected to the automatic transmission and carefully disconnect them.
3. Disconnect the pipes
* Disconnect all lines connected to the automatic transmission, including coolant lines, vacuum lines and speed sensor wiring.
4. Suspend the engine
* Use a lifting device to suspend the engine.
5. Unscrew the automatic transmission mounting bolts
* Locate the bolts that secure the automatic transmission to the engine. Unscrew them in the order specified in the repair manual for your specific vehicle.
6. Disconnect the driveshaft
* Using a socket wrench, unscrew the bolts securing the propeller shaft to the automatic transmission flange.
7. Disconnect the torque converter
* Insert a screwdriver between the torque converter and the flywheel to disconnect them.
8. Remove the automatic transmission
* Gently pull the automatic transmission backwards to disconnect it from the engine.
* Lower the automatic transmission to the ground.
Installation:
*Reverse the steps to install the new automatic transmission.
* Tighten all bolts and nuts to the specifications in the repair manual.
* Connect all electrical connectors, lines and driveshaft.
* Lower the engine and remove the lifting device.
* Install the front wheels and fender liners.
* Connect the negative terminal of the battery.