Land Rover Defender: Transmission Description - Vehicles With: 8HP45 8-Speed Automatic
Transmission AWD
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COMPONENT LOCATION
COMPONENT LOCATION - 1 OF 2
Transmission Control Switch (TCS)
COMPONENT LOCATION - 2 OF 2
Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) cooler
Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) cooler
TRANSMISSION
The transmission comprises the main casing which houses all of the
transmission components. The main casing also
incorporates an integral torque converter housing.
A fluid pan is attache
POWER FLOWS
Operation of the transmission is controlled by the Transmission Control
Module (TCM), which electrically activates
various solenoids to control the transmission gear selection. The sequen
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1.
WARNING:
Make sure to wear suitable personal protective equipment.
NOTE:
Complete step only for vehicles with 110 wheelbase.
Vehicles with 110 wheelbase only. Use appropriate tooling to cut away the 2
arrowed metal strips.
Removing the metal strips will make drilling the 2 holes in step 3
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
REMOVAL
NOTE:
This procedure contains illustrations showing certain components
removed to provide extra clarity.
This procedure contains some variation in the illustrations depending
on the vehicle specification, but the
essential information is always correct.
The
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