easiest way for taking out tranny

sleepyalero · 12-31-2011, 06:01 PM

so im getting a new transmission next week or so and i will be pulling out the old and putting in the new one myself in the garage... so question is... should i just drop the craddle and pull it from the bottom and install the new one through the bottom... or should i just pull the motor/tranny out together and disconnect/reconnect the new one?

thoughts would be great! thanks guys.

BearingBuddy · 12-31-2011, 07:13 PM

I just talked to my Bro, he says drop driver side cradle about a foot and your looking at about a three hour job.

FWIW, he can do a LIMG job in about 3-3.5 hours.

He has done a few.

Specializing in GM minivans.

Good Luck!

AleroB888 · 12-31-2011, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by sleepyalero

so im getting a new transmission next week or so and i will be pulling out the old and putting in the new one myself in the garage... so question is... should i just drop the craddle and pull it from the bottom and install the new one through the bottom... or should i just pull the motor/tranny out together and disconnect/reconnect the new one?

thoughts would be great! thanks guys.

Most pro shops drop the subframe. I did that once with a lot of help, it's a ton of work. If I had to do it again, I'd take the whole thing out the top, but there's more steps involved. If you drop the subframe, you must get the front end aligned after, and it's hard to get the steering wheel lined up when reinstalling.

sleepyalero · 01-01-2012, 01:53 AM

hmmm..... sounds like i wanna pull it out the top. i was thinking that would be easiest when i posted this. but we will see. anyone else have suggestions?

xXManwhoreXx · 01-01-2012, 03:22 AM

Let me come over bro ive pulled more motors than I can count ill help ya fooo free I just charge in ciggs

sleepyalero · 01-01-2012, 04:40 AM

lol id have to buy you some cause i quit for new years lol.

Hellfire5670 · 01-01-2012, 05:09 PM

I would comment with what i though would be easy but i have only ever taken out RWD Trans i don't know anything about ours... but id say take it from the top

sleepyalero · 01-01-2012, 06:21 PM

yeah i think im gonna just do that. only other question is should i get the built 4t45 auto for the car or should i go to milzy and get a 6 speed swap for my car.

Papa Rad17 · 01-01-2012, 06:38 PM

^6speed swap!

MMGT1 · 01-01-2012, 06:40 PM

^^agree with him

sleepyalero · 01-01-2012, 09:44 PM

right right. i was thinking that too. i dont know we will see. i was thinking on waiting till i build the car for the 6 speed swap and just do a built auto. but both are still possibilities..... options options options...

the 6 speed is an F40 transmission btw.

i can get a spec stage 2, or a spec stage 3 with purchase of kit.. or a G6 Dual Mass Clutch which is an additional 200$.

heres what all it comes with...

-0 miles F40 6 speed transmission
-MMS N-body 6 speed transmission mounts
-left, right, and center axles
-clutch
-flywheel
-master and slave cylinder
-clutch lines
-shifter cables
-shifter
-clutch peddle assembly
-clutch cylinder pipe sleeve
-neutral safety switch
-ARP flywheel bolts

Price:$3,749.99

tw0123 · 01-01-2012, 09:52 PM

if you have to do the tranny now, why spend money on the auto when you want the 6 speed? if you can afford it now, do the job once... plus it will give you time to get used to the 6 speed for when you do build the motor some more...

sleepyalero · 01-01-2012, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by tw0123

if you have to do the tranny now, why spend money on the auto when you want the 6 speed? if you can afford it now, do the job once... plus it will give you time to get used to the 6 speed for when you do build the motor some more...

good point but i was also thinking i could sell the built auto on here. then buy a 6 speed, but now kinda aiming towards 6 speed.

tw0123 · 01-01-2012, 10:04 PM

I agree, but at the same point, it will be harder to sell simply due to the size and trying to ship it will be a pain... might be harder than you think, which is why I suggested just doing the 6 speed right away if you can afford it...

billytheman1188 · 01-01-2012, 10:08 PM

$3,800!

sleepyalero · 01-01-2012, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by billytheman1188

$3,800!

cant complain with everything that it comes with. i dont think its a bad deal honestly.

sleepyalero · 01-01-2012, 10:54 PM

i dont think anyone on here has a 6 speed in there V6 alero do they?

i might be the first on here.........

thats if i actually do get it instead of the built auto.

JLw7123 · 01-01-2012, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by sleepyalero

i dont think anyone on here has a 6 speed in there V6 alero do they?

i might be the first on here.........

thats if i actually do get it instead of the built auto.

ya you would be the first i think it has been done with a grand am i am not sure.

here is a how to.
http://www.grandamgt.com/forum/showthread.php?t=73212

xXManwhoreXx · 01-02-2012, 02:38 AM

I think buying the mounts from milzy and the rest from gm would be cheapest... But they are in ohio so I could roll with you out there to pick it up... Would be cheaper than shipping it

robalero · 01-02-2012, 08:43 AM

if your planning on selling the auto tranny on here afterwards, good luck I honestly ( not trying to be a rooster ) think your gonna sell it anytime quick and thats even if you do sell it on here. just buy the 6 speed if thats what you truely want