1g Transmission removal??

[sliver]

Gonna attempt to pull the tranny this weekend. How long did it take y'all to drop it the first time? I got my partner helping me out but we're both a little mech. inclined. Still learning the ropes.. What size sockets/wrenches/and other tools should I prepare?

I have a floor jack, 2 jackstands, and 2 regular jacks.


Also, are there any videos of dropping a tranny??

 

[kyle59]

hey this will take a 14mm 10mm 12mm and a 17mm u will need to remove the drive shaft's and the one mount then unbolt the trans there is a hiden bolt on the back of the trans on the other side it is 10mm after every thing is unbolted pull it strate off DO NOT LET IT DROP put some time a side and take your time put it back together the way it came off when i put mine bake in i tuke short cut's and my trane split down the side but u wont have aney problums if u take your time this web page may help u to i did the swap on the page and it helpt me alot

Converting a 1G FWD DSM Auto

hope this helps

 

[sliver]

Coo, I'm just gonna replace the rear main seal. I bought a new one today and it came with the seal, and 2 gaskets.

 

[sliver]

BTW, I'm replacing the transfer case seal as well. Anything else I should replace while I got the tranny off?

 

[VTEC_THIS]

32mm for the axle nuts. Check the condition of the clutch, flywheel, throw-out bearing, all of that while you're there.

 

[sliver]

How long did it take y'all the 1st time? Think a good saturday will be long enough?

 

[talon96tsi]

I can drop it and have it back in by lunchtime slacking off. They're cakework bro, even the autos. Have a nice prybar on hand. I would definatly get an oem mitsu throwout bearing too. Check your slave cylindar for leaks too.

 

[fhudsonjr]

Unless you know the clutch, flywheel, TO bearing and TO arm ( couldn't remember what it's called-it's tough getting old) have been replaced recently, I would replace them...cheap insurance unless you like to experience dropping the trans again.

I did my FWD by myself and it probably took a total of 2 full days. I took my trans to Jacks Transmissions, so it wasn't 2 days in a row.

I had my son help me try to get it back up with a jack, but it was too unstable and awkward, so I laid on my back and had my son put in on my chest after I got under the car. It took me 2 tries, but I was able to bench-press it up. I may be older, but I'm strong and tough!

 

[DRAGIN]

Plan for alot of time to lift it back in and align it. It's a PITA till ya get the hang of it. Remove the battery and battery tray for extra left arm room. Lift the trans and have a buddy slide a jack under it. Jack it up till just below the point where it starts to bump stuff. This will help save your back lifting. You have to lift trans, rotate it counter clock wise and slide it onto pins.

 

[kris_stewart10]

hey this will take a 14mm 10mm 12mm and a 17mm

doesnt everything on our cars use that

 

[clockworktoy]

Unless you know the clutch, flywheel, TO bearing and TO arm ( couldn't remember what it's called-it's tough getting old) have been replaced recently, I would replace them...cheap insurance unless you like to experience dropping the trans again.

I did my FWD by myself and it probably took a total of 2 full days. I took my trans to Jacks Transmissions, so it wasn't 2 days in a row.

I had my son help me try to get it back up with a jack, but it was too unstable and awkward, so I laid on my back and had my son put in on my chest after I got under the car. It took me 2 tries, but I was able to bench-press it up. I may be older, but I'm strong and tough!

+1 on the fork/ball replacing. Ive learned the hard way, so now every time i touch the tranny/clutch i go ahead and replace these.

 

[Laysher91]

The axles (the nuts in particular) may be a pain to get off. As stated before you need a 32 mm socket and I would recommend a hefty breaker bar and some pb blaster (or equivalent) to help free the little buggers. Air tools are great for this but not absolutely necessary.

Make sure to pick up new transmission seals for the axles to slide into. Also inspect the condition of your axles. If you have torn boots or clicking cv joints this would be the perfect time to swap them out.

 

[Laysher91]

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Here is a site where you can get oem seals, shift fork, pivot ball, etc.

 

[r1991_4g63t]

How long did it take y'all the 1st time? Think a good saturday will be long enough?

from start to finish i had mine swapped in. in my backyard with nothing but a floor jack and jack stands

 

[MK_Motorsports]

The first time I replaced the transmission took me about 2 days. Like said before it can be a real PAIN trying to get the transmission to align. That's actually why it took me 2 days. The first day I got the old transmission out, new clutch, flywheel surface, tob, etc. Then I went to install the new trans and I had problems trying to align the transmission it was getting late and I was getting frustrated. So I went to bed, woke up the next morning with a clear head and within a half hour I had the transmission aligned and was starting to put the bolts in.

 

[LocknessMonster]

When I was ready to pull mine I cut a piece of plywood and set it on top of the jack. If you have two people one person can stedy the tranny and the other can opperate the jack to let it down. Just take your time and everything should go well. Good luck.

 

[nkosi]

Im about to do the same job on my car but im replacing the clutch and flywheel and the trans is going out to sheptrans for stage one rebuild ...i would advise everyone to get the trans done at sheptrans if ## planning on increasing hp on ## car...thanks for the info guys on removing the trans.

 

[dontfeedphils]

I can have the trans out of my car in about 2 hours from the time I pull it into the barn until I have it on the ground.

Actually this weekend I had to pull it to fix a striped bolt and I started at noon had the trans out fixed the bolt and all back and running again by 5. Putting the trans back in isn't that hard really, I put it back in myself with the help of a jack, just watch it as you lower it and remember the angles it takes. Once you do it a couple of times it's nothing.

 

[->PrOjEcTGS<-]

from start to finish i had mine swapped in. in my backyard with nothing but a floor jack and jack stands

Strong Fingers?

Anyways, I had some uneeded experience with this this year. I bought a 2g for $600 just for the trans.

One day:
Engine/Trans out of 2g
Trans out of my 1g
2g Trans into 1g
Found out 2g trans was bad.

Next day:
2g Trans out of 1g
1g Trans back in 1g
Rip apart 2g trans

Oh yea and it was in the dead middle of January with sub-zero temperatures.
Seems like stuff on my car likes to break in the winter time.

I am Soon to put the rebuilt 2g trans back in the 1g

So yea, set aside a good Saturday for the trans.

 

[Whophlungpoo]

Strong Fingers?

Anyways, I had some uneeded experience with this this year. I bought a 2g for $600 just for the trans.

One day:
Engine/Trans out of 2g
Trans out of my 1g
2g Trans into 1g
Found out 2g trans was bad.

Next day:
2g Trans out of 1g
1g Trans back in 1g
Rip apart 2g trans

Oh yea and it was in the dead middle of January with sub-zero temperatures.
Seems like stuff on my car likes to break in the winter time.

I am Soon to put the rebuilt 2g trans back in the 1g

So yea, set aside a good Saturday for the trans.

Ready to do yours then mine again, Kletke?

I am curious to see how the center force clutch is doing on mine.

 

[Bud92gsx]

Do I really need a 32MM socket to take the axle nuts out? or is there some way to give it enough room to wiggle the trans out??

 

[->PrOjEcTGS<-]

Do I really need a 32MM socket to take the axle nuts out? or is there some way to give it enough room to wiggle the trans out??

You can unbolt the lower control arm, Tie rod, and sway bar end link and be able to swing the whole suspension assembly out enough to get the axles out of the trans. You will have to unbolt the driver's side axle from the back side of the block for it to move anywhere.

 

[Bud92gsx]

Crap...That's way more work then just unbolting the axle it self.. This is gonna suck!!!