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I'll have to go back and look. the subframe going back in for me is typically very easy. Keep in mind, I'm using two jacks, have the axles in, starter is in, it's really bring it up to get the ps rack sitting in place, then hook both balljoints in and then use an alignment bar to get the subframe in the right place. There are holes in it to help do the alignment.
Not sure if I put that part in there.
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BillBoost37
I'll have to go back and look. the subframe going back in for me is typically very easy. Keep in mind, I'm using two jacks, have the axles in, starter is in, it's really bring it up to get the ps rack sitting in place, then hook both balljoints in and then use an alignment bar to get the subframe in the right place. There are holes in it to help do the alignment.
Not sure if I put that part in there.
I didn't know you had to get the subframe aligned before going back in? I thought you just had to get the 4 bolts in and the ball joints and your good to go? I've only assisted in dropping/installing it once. All I remember was holding the the subframe in the air while someone else just put the 4 bolts in.
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BillBoost37
I'll have to go back and look. the subframe going back in for me is typically very easy. Keep in mind, I'm using two jacks, have the axles in, starter is in, it's really bring it up to get the ps rack sitting in place, then hook both balljoints in and then use an alignment bar to get the subframe in the right place. There are holes in it to help do the alignment.
Not sure if I put that part in there.
I am thinking that our problem was that we had the engine secured up top, but it wasn't exactly square.
When you do it, is the engine secured higher than the subframe so that when you put the subframe back in all you have to do is bolt on the ps and then the 4 bolts? Then do you just lower the engine and tranny onto the subframe?
Sorry for the questions, just trying to figure out how we could have made it easier.
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When I start, I put a 4x4 front to back from the wiper cowl to near the hood latch. Then I chain the motor to that and take up any slack. The motor is about where it should be, I leave the dogbones hooked up. the motor typically droops a little in the back when the trans is removed.
When bringing the subframe back up, I put the balljoints into the control arms, the rack back into it's area and try to line up the engine/trans mouht bolts at the same time. then I jack almost all the way (keeping pressure off the body at this point) and use a round alignment type bar (harbor freight set of 3)
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to go through the hole in the subframe and body to align it further and get the bolts back in. Jack the rest of the way and tighten the bolts up. Put on the ball joint nuts and cotters, the motor and trans mount lower nuts (tops never came out) and bolt the rack back up. Connect the ps line to th subframe and any electrical from the ABS that may have been removed to lower it.
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BillBoost37
When I start, I put a 4x4 front to back from the wiper cowl to near the hood latch. Then I chain the motor to that and take up any slack. The motor is about where it should be, I leave the dogbones hooked up. the motor typically droops a little in the back when the trans is removed.
When bringing the subframe back up, I put the balljoints into the control arms, the rack back into it's area and try to line up the engine/trans mouht bolts at the same time. then I jack almost all the way (keeping pressure off the body at this point) and use a round alignment type bar (harbor freight set of 3) to go through the hole in the subframe and body to align it further and get the bolts back in. Jack the rest of the way and tighten the bolts up. Put on the ball joint nuts and cotters, the motor and trans mount lower nuts (tops never came out) and bolt the rack back up. Connect the ps line to th subframe and any electrical from the ABS that may have been removed to lower it.
Thanks for the extra information, if or when I have to do this on my 04 gp it should be easier.
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If I have time, I'll try and get more pics on the next swap or time to look through and pull pics I already have.
heyyyyy wanna help me?
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Look in the modding visits albums and or transmission albums for the pics that would fill in the gaps. I know they are there, it's just a matter of finding them
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If I have time, I'll try and get more pics on the next swap or time to look through and pull pics I already have.
heyyyyy wanna help me?
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psd: Boosted (cap the B, it's case sensitive)
Look in the modding visits albums and or transmission albums for the pics that would fill in the gaps. I know they are there, it's just a matter of finding them
Sure, I can help.
I looked through your albums some on my break, when I get a little more time I will go through some more. I definately think that the picture you have of the Bonneville with the 4"x4" across the engine should be included and a note that states to do this first before loosening any of the tranny bolts.
If you do't mind me using your pictures I would like to go through your albums and pull out all the ones that would be useful for the tranny swap and update it with your notes and any additional information that would be useful.
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By all means.. I put things in there to be used. Copy the original article, add whatever is good and we can get it updated.
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Thanks for an awesome post. I'm in the middle of pulling the tranny on my 2004 GTP and this post has kept me moving forward.
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yea, this was a great guide. bill has helped me on so much with the gtp
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Billboost , good writeup and advice from others .Thanks for taking your time . This wil help me out .
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Bill,
Brilliant! I am working on a 98 Buick Regal and your post was spot on for my application!
Thanks a million Sir.
v/r
Roy
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Glad to be a help..
If you need any other how to's.. search on "ea sy" without the space and my screen name. It's all out there.
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Thank you for an excellent writeup!! I successfully replaced my transmission with a Basix-HP rebuild from TEP this past weekend. Thank you Dave from TEP for advice and lots of promptly answered email questions as well. I can't recommend his work highly enough.
I'm a complete beginner, however, and encountered a lot of difficulty. It took forever. I've made a thread with additional info for other beginners looking to do this - it expands on BillBoost's writeup and is here:
http://www.grandprixforums.net/threa...ing-a-4T65E-HD
Any suggestions on improving or correcting it are welcome.
Enjoy, and best of luck to anyone who decides to do this!
-Komrad36
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komrad36
Thank you for an excellent writeup!! I successfully replaced my transmission with a Basix-HP rebuild from TEP this past weekend. Thank you Dave from TEP for advice and lots of promptly answered email questions as well. I can't recommend his work highly enough.
I'm a complete beginner, however, and encountered a lot of difficulty. It took forever. I've made a thread with additional info for other beginners looking to do this - it expands on BillBoost's writeup and is here:
http://www.grandprixforums.net/threa...ing-a-4T65E-HD
Any suggestions on improving or correcting it are welcome.
Enjoy, and best of luck to anyone who decides to do this!
-Komrad36
Good information .