R and R

1. Transmission Removal
and Replacement

2. Twin and 4 post lifts
FWD RWD

3. FWD Removal
 Disconnect battery
negative cable
 Loosen all fasteners on
“top” first
 Install engine support
 Remove stakes in axle
nuts
 Mark subframe before
removal
◦ Always perform a 4 wheel
alignment after FWD
trans R&R

4. FWD Removal
 Never hit axle stub
shaft to remove CV
axle
 Use press or air
hammer

5. Axle Removal
Inner CV Joint Removal
 Pry on inner joint with
one quick motion
 Slide hammer and
adapter
 Punch out axle through
final drive
 DO NOT PULL ON JOINT
OR IT WILL SEPARATE!

6. FWD Removal
Engine Supports
 Connect to block or
secure mounting point
 If engine is not supported
it can:
◦ Tear motor mounts
◦ Break heater core tubes
◦ AC Lines
◦ Break wires/looms
◦ Cause engine to fall out on
floor
 Once secure, mark
subframe location and
remove subframe bolts by
hand!

7. Turning Flex Plate
Flex Plate & Converter Bolts
 Torque Converter
bolts/nuts must be
removed
 Turn the flex plate with:
◦ Remote starter switch
◦ Crankshaft pulley bolt
◦ Flywheel holder/turning
tool
◦ Long screwdriver or pry
bar
 Converter is loose when
you can wiggle bolts or
spin converter

8. RWD Removal
Torsion Bars
 Mark location of
adjustment bolt
 Unload and remove
torsion bar
 Check ride height
when done with
installation

9. RWD Removal
 Mark drive shaft at
companion flange
and tail shaft
 Check universal
joints for wear
 Check carrier
bearing for play
wear
 Wrap “u” joints
with tape to
prevent loosing
caps

10. RWD Removal
 Support
transmission while
removing bell
housing bolts
 Motor mounts, wire
looms, heater hoses
can be damaged if
trans “hangs” off
engine

11. Neutralizing Engine and
Transmission
 To insure no abnormal vibrations you
must neutralize engine & transmission
◦ With engine and trans bolts loose
 D-Power break
 R-Power break
 N-Rev engine
 P- Shut off and torque bolts
 Check for vibrations in D with A/C on