How to Take Transmission Out of Car
Removing a transmission from a car can be a daunting task, but it is not as difficult as it may seem. With the right tools and a little know-how, you can remove the transmission yourself in a few hours.
Here are the steps on how to take transmission out of car:
1. Safety First
Before you begin, it is important to take some safety precautions. Make sure to park your car on a level surface and engage the parking brake. Disconnect the negative terminal of the battery to prevent any electrical shocks.
You will also need to gather some tools for the job. These include:
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- Wrench set
- Socket set
- Torque wrench
- Transmission jack
- Floor jack
- Jack stands
2. Remove the Driveshaft
The first step is to remove the driveshaft. The driveshaft is the metal shaft that connects the transmission to the rear axle. To remove the driveshaft, you will need to:
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- Locate the driveshaft.
- Mark the position of the driveshaft on the transmission and rear axle. This will help you to reinstall the driveshaft in the same position later.
- Unbolt the driveshaft from the transmission and rear axle.
3. Remove the Transmission Mount
The next step is to remove the transmission mount. The transmission mount is a metal bracket that supports the transmission. To remove the transmission mount, you will need to:
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- Locate the transmission mount. It is usually located under the transmission.
- Unbolt the transmission mount from the transmission and the frame of the car.
4. Disconnect the Transmission Lines
The next step is to disconnect the transmission lines. The transmission lines are the metal tubes that carry transmission fluid to and from the transmission. To disconnect the transmission lines, you will need to:
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- Locate the transmission lines. They are usually located on the side of the transmission.
- Unbolt the transmission lines from the transmission.
- Plug the ends of the transmission lines to prevent transmission fluid from leaking out.
5. Remove the Starter
The next step is to remove the starter. The starter is the electric motor that starts the car. To remove the starter, you will need to:
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- Locate the starter. It is usually located on the side of the engine.
- Unbolt the starter from the engine.
- Disconnect the electrical wires from the starter.
6. Lift the Transmission
The next step is to lift the transmission. To lift the transmission, you will need to use a transmission jack. A transmission jack is a hydraulic jack that is designed to lift transmissions. To lift the transmission, you will need to:
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- Place the transmission jack under the transmission.
- Pump the transmission jack to lift the transmission.
- Support the transmission with jack stands.
7. Unbolt the Transmission
The next step is to unbolt the transmission. The transmission is bolted to the engine. To unbolt the transmission, you will need to:
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- Locate the bolts that hold the transmission to the engine.
- Unbolt the bolts.
8. Remove the Transmission
The next step is to remove the transmission. To remove the transmission, you will need to:
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- Carefully pull the transmission away from the engine.
- Lower the transmission to the ground.
9. Reinstall the Transmission
To reinstall the transmission, you will need to reverse the steps above. Here are the steps to reinstall the transmission:
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- Lift the transmission into place.
- Bolt the transmission to the engine.
- Tighten the bolts to the specified torque.
- Connect the transmission lines.
- Install the starter.
- Install the transmission mount.
- Install the driveshaft.
- Tighten all of the bolts to the specified torque.
Removing a transmission from a car can be a challenging task, but it is not impossible. With the right tools and a little know-how, you can remove the transmission yourself in a few hours.
