Control Module: Service and Repair

Transmission Control Module (TCM)

Removal

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Jacking and Lifting Service and Repair.

2. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Battery, Mounting and Cables Battery Disconnect.

3. Remove the Air Cleaner (ACL) assembly. For additional information, refer to Intake Air Distribution and Filtering - 3.5L Air Cleaner.

4. Disconnect the selector lever cable end.





5. Disconnect the Transmission Control Module (TCM) electrical connector.





6. Remove the manual control lever nut.





7. Remove the manual control lever.





8. Remove the bolts and remove the TCM.





Installation

1. Verify that the manual lever position markings are aligned. Markings should indicate that the manual lever is in the OVERDRIVE position.





2. Install the TCM.
- Tighten to 24 Nm (18 lb-ft).





3. Install the manual control lever.





4. Install the manual control lever nut.
- Tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).





5. Connect the TCM electrical connector.





6. NOTICE: Support the underside of the manual control lever when installing the selector lever cable or damage to the manual control lever or shaft may occur.

Connect the selector lever cable end.





7. Install the ACL assembly. For additional information, refer to Intake Air Distribution and Filtering - 3.5L Air Cleaner.

8. Connect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Battery, Mounting and Cables Battery Disconnect.

9. Carry out the TCM initial learning procedure. For additional information, refer to Transmission Control Module (TCM) Initial Learning Transmission Control Module (TCM) Initial Learning.

10. Check for correct vehicle operation.