Trans Info Removal Required...

[Newfie83]

So heres the deal.. I have a 05 GTP that im replacing the Tranny on Sun and mon evening... I have access to a shop with a hoist, air tools and a cherry picker.... Whats The easiest way for me to complete this job.. All helpfull Info wanted
Thanks
All
NewFoundland GTP)

[MoarkatsINmuhtrailer]

support the engine on the fender while you drop the trans and subframe together

[MoarkatsINmuhtrailer]

http://www.grandprixforums.net/how-r...ion-35485.html

[Bandit1228]

http://www.grandprixforums.net/how-r...ion-35485.html

Do you know if this link is good for an 04 GTP as well? I'm going to be dropping mine in the next few days.

[Newfie83]

Thanks Bro

[Newfie83]

Can i drop one side of the subframe a lil bit to squeeze it out or do u drop the whole thing???

[MoarkatsINmuhtrailer]

drop the whole thing and roll it out lol

[SJAndrew]

The subframe is about 100LB. I just dragged it out of the way. Putting it back up tested my strength (a helper would be ideal for that, but I didn't have one).

There are alignment dowels (sleeves) on the transmission bell housing. I used a standard floor jack with a board on top to support it and roll it out of the way. I used the same for re-installation.

[Newfie83]

once i drop the subframe is it heavy??? or just use a jack??? Whats the tip... Also is there alignment pins on the housing of the tranny or just the bolts holding it in place.???

[Scottydoggs]

have the car on jack stands, remove the end links, pop the ball joints, and remove all the wires and lines from the sub frame, remove the bolts to the engine and trans mount. remove the 2 bolts to the rack and pinion. (good time to change it if need be.)

then use 2 floor jacks under the left and right side centers and jack them up to the frame. take the 4 bolts out, then lower the sub frame.

then take the trans out.

[SJAndrew]

I just dropped my transmission out a couple weekends back. Dropping the entire subframe is the only way.

To give you an idea of the learning curve: it took me about 7 hours (by myself, on the floor, no air tools) to remove the subframe, axles, and transmission.

It took me about ~3.5 hours to put it back in (which is actually harder as you need to line up the TC and sleeves on the bell housing).

It's not that hard - and removing the subframe gives you GREAT access to many other hard-to-reach-and-see spots (like your PS rack, backside of engine, cat flex pipe).

[Scottydoggs]

I just dropped my transmission out a couple weekends back. Dropping the entire subframe is the only way.

To give you an idea of the learning curve: it took me about 7 hours (by myself, on the floor, no air tools) to remove the subframe, axles, and transmission.

It took me about ~3.5 hours to put it back in (which is actually harder as you need to line up the TC and sleeves on the bell housing).

It's not that hard - and removing the subframe gives you GREAT access to many other hard-to-reach-and-see spots (like your PS rack, backside of engine, cat flex pipe).

i hate to even tell you this, but when my trans went out, i took a trip up to Bills. hes local enough for me thank god...but he had my old trans out in 1.5 hours. and back on the road for a test ride, 2.5 later. 30 minutes after that i was driving home lol

only used air tools for the axle nuts the sub frame off and on, and the backwards bolt on the bell of the tranny.

i knew this would take me a weekend to do myself, and had no where to park it and work on it for that long, so it was the best route for me to take.

[Scottydoggs]

one of them atv jacks works like a charm. nice flat area to rest under the pan, and its got 4 wheels and a jack built into it. nice trick.

[SJAndrew]

I would have done exactly that - but the new tranny sent me to the poorhouse.

Poverty breeds innovation in my case.

[Anthony Smith]

Subframe removal I use a piece of 2x4 about 5' long across my trans jack and put it under the subframe diagonal from one front corner to a rear corner. I work by myself a lot so I have to figure out ways of doing things myself. Dont miss the hidden bellhousing bolt, really no other tricks to it.

[Scottydoggs]

here the write up for this job. right down to the tools needed.

http://www.grandprixforums.net/how-r...ion-35485.html