Reinstall a transmission
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Be careful not to damage the crankshaft position sensor. Flush transmission cooler. It’s easier to set the front band with the transmission out. Before mating the transmission with the engine try to have the torque converter and flywheel bolts holes as close as possible. Things are also easier when the engine is tilted back. I’ve taken mine out twice on pavement with a floor jack and my truck sitting on jack stands. About the do so again to replace the torque converter smh.
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I've also found it a lot easier to install without the OD section installed, just for the lighter weight. 2 of us were able to reinstall mine with just a floor jack, but a third person would have been nicer due to the weight of the torque converter. A tranny lift would be easier if you have one.
What issue are you having with it? I found I didn't need much of a trick to get mine in,
I've also found it a lot easier to install without the OD section installed, just for the lighter weight. 2 of us were able to reinstall mine with just a floor jack, but a third person would have been nicer due to the weight of the torque converter. A tranny lift would be easier if you have one.
What issue are you having with it? I found I didn't need much of a trick to get mine in,
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I've done several by myself. I'm not any stronger or bigger than the average guy. I put the trans on a thin piece of wood, slide the wood under than truck, rock the trans up on the bell housing, block under the tail shaft, then pry the bell housing up and then slip a floor jack under the pan. After all this, slip the primed torque converter in place and use the jack to raise and slide the trans in place. All of this takes me 30 minutes. Figure out how the torque converter aligns before putting the trans under the truck, this will make the install easier.
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I typically mark a bolt hole on the torque converter and the flexplate with paint to ensure I have the converter/flexplate bolt alignment correct.