05acuratl301

As title stated, anyone here done it before ? Need to replace my tranny asap!

maharajamd

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I doubt we have a DIY on here for a transmission replacement. The scope of that project warrants getting a Helms service manual.

05acuratl301

Anyone willing to share that service manual link?

maharajamd

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I'm not sure that would be allowed here. Just google it you should find something. If not they can be had for cheap...

042

Ya just unbolt the old one and bolt the new one in.

flyromeo3

lol...Theres more involved than just unbolting and swapping in the new.

Find a way to support the engine. Maybe an engine hoist or bar
Remove Battery
Remove Battery tray
remove starter
unbolt fuse panel and move aside
unbolt front and rear engine mounts.( Just have to remove the screw that attaches to the block.)
Remove transmission upper mount
Raise car on lift.
Remove exhaust
Remove Wheels,
Remove Axles
Remove upper ball joint from control arm
Find a way to support the subframe as you will need to unbolt it.
Place some marks on the bolts and the frame itself to ensure proper alignment when reinstalling.
Remove flex plate cover.
Remove flex plate bolts.
unbolt trans from block
make sure you do not drop the dowl pins while removing the trans.

installation is in reverse.

Sound like something you can do?
i'm probably missing a couple more steps but its not a one man job without the proper tools

05acuratl301

Honestly I never mess with transmission before but I do lots home wrenching, got most of the tools, according to what u described , it doesn't seem to be a bad diy'er like me... Well anyways what's dowl pin? Thanks for all
The help!

tjmoneybags

did you end up doing this yourself? I would like to know your experience. I am considering this right now as well.