transmission replacement

[TheKid_eric]

I am wondering how hard it is to change a 4L60E to another 4L60E, trans now has internal failure by not going into reverse. is it basically just unbolt, and then bolt the new back in?

 

[ezdaar]

yes. borrow or rent a "trans jack"

Look for the bolt on very top of bell housing.
You will need about 3' of extensions and a swivel that has been tapped with electrical tape to kep it from flopping around.

 

[ccapehartusarmyINF.(ret)]

yes trans jack or i think they have a cradle that attaches to a floor jack
also an extra set of hands mite be wise

 

[#1taho]

Are you handy with tools ?
If your handy and have a friend help you it is a really easy job. You should be able to have it out and back in the same day.

 

[#1taho]

If you do it your self there are two plugs on the drivers side that are glued in. Get a hair dryer and heat the up. It is a slow process but if you don't hear them you will break wires and the $100sensor they attach too.

 

[ccapehartusarmyINF.(ret)]

get a heat gun they get really hot really fast

 

[SLCHOE]

Extensions extensions extensions. Or ideally a 3 foot long 1/2" drive female to 3/8" drive male extension for the top two bell-housing bolts after you have removed the trans cross-member and lowered the tail of the trans down a bit. Not a tough job but the right tools make it easy.

 

[ccapehartusarmyINF.(ret)]

also you must have no less then a half rack of beer on ice in the cooler that is if you live down here in az were its warm i suppose if you live up north you prolly just toss the beer in the snow

 

[TheKid_eric]

i live in NC its not been bad, but at 17 i dont think beer is gonna slide with my parents. thanks for the imput guys really helps.

 

[2006yukonxl]

i live in NC its not been bad, but at 17 i dont think beer is gonna slide with my parents. thanks for the imput guys really helps.

Whoa..I guess TheKid_eric is 17. Impressed. In that case, get all your friends involved and have
a pool party after.