hi, i'm goign to be removing my tranny this weekend and having it rebuilt and i'll be installing it back in this weekend hopefully....i was wondering if you guys had at tips or tricks for removing it? is there anythign hidden on it that will need some extra knowledge about or anythign? any tips or stuff would be appreciated, thanks!

jeff

 

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I posted a few things I remembered from my tranny swaps, I hope it helps some. If you run into trouble just let me know, chances are I ran into the same problem.

 

I suggest a jack, swivel ratchet adapter, and lots of patience.

 

3 foot extention for your ratchet and maybe a wobbler socket or just a regular universal attachment

 

how long did it take u to remove the old tranney and put it back in do u think it could be done in a day if i start at like 12:00.

 

Yes, its not too hard to figure out, but it is a little tricky to and tight

 

hey, thanks alot guys, doesnt sound like too hard of a job....hopefully it all goes well

 

I pulled my trans twice in 2 weeks about 2 weeks ago. My best advice is to have a swivel socket, about 3 feet in extensions, and air tools help out alot. It is also best to tighten/loosen the trans cooler lines with the trans tilted down. Also try to put the dipstick on BEFORE you put it back on the motor.

 

Use a real short 9/16" box wrench for the 2 top ones; it's about a hundred times easier than trying to get at them with the extensions and wobble joint.

 

Just removed 700r4 trans from an 88 gta this week end, so this is fresh in my mind. You will need a floor jack for sure. I had both a trans jack & floor jack available, but I just used the floor jack. The floor jack goes under the trans oil pan, using a piece of wood between the jack & the pan. Most items are more easily disconnected after you remove the trans mount & let the trans tilt down. Those items are the trans cooler lines, dip stick bracket, & all upper trans to engine bolts. The upper trans to engine bolts are best accessed by using a really long extension & coming in from behind the trans. Before dropping the trans mount, the torque arm needs to be disconnected. This can be done at the trans only, but you need to open the mount to remove the rubber inslulator, not remove the mount. When you remove the torque arm bushing, the torque arm will be only under a little tension providing the rear of the car is up on jack stands, but the rear axle is hanging free. Once the trans is disconnected from the engine, lower the floor jack & remove the torque connvertor. Two guys can then lift the trans off the floor jack, & slide the trans out from under the car.