Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

5L40-E/5L50-E - Automatic Transmission




Transmission Rear Mount Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the exhaust system. Refer to Exhaust System Replacement (V8 - For Access) (Exhaust System Replacement (For Access))Exhaust System Replacement (V8 - Complete) (Exhaust System Replacement (Complete))Exhaust System Replacement (V6 - For Access) (Exhaust System Replacement (For Access))Exhaust System Replacement (V6 - Complete) (Exhaust System Replacement (Complete)).

Note: The engine mounts must NOT bend or deflect from the vertical position. Damage to the mount will occur.

2. Support the transmission with a suitable jack and a block of wood.
3. Remove the transmission support. Refer to Transmission Support Replacement (Except 5L40 and 6L50) (Transmission Support Replacement (Except 5L40 and 6L50))Transmission Support Replacement (5L40 and 6L50) (Transmission Support Replacement (5L40 and 6L50)).




4. Remove the transmission mount retaining bolts.
5. Remove the transmission mount from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

Note: The engine mounts must NOT bend or deflect from the vertical position. Damage to the mount will occur.

1. Install the transmission mount to the vehicle.





Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

2. Install the transmission mount retaining bolts and tighten to 60 Nm (44 lb ft).
3. Install the transmission support. Refer to Transmission Support Replacement (Except 5L40 and 6L50) (Transmission Support Replacement (Except 5L40 and 6L50))Transmission Support Replacement (5L40 and 6L50) (Transmission Support Replacement (5L40 and 6L50)).
4. Remove the jack and block of wood.
5. Install the exhaust system.
6. Lower the vehicle.