So I will be replacing my trans soon as the one in my truck currently failed due to the radiator failing in a manner letting coolant into the trans cooler lines and was just wondering if there is any advice y'all who have done this once or twice can offer. If it makes a difference it's a 96 variety.
Looks like a 1500 2wd per your avatar...I had to do this
twice on my NBS 1500 2wd
. Should be pretty much the same on your truck.
Get the tallest jackstands you can get under the truck and lift it safely. You can also use ramps. Again, safety first.
1. Remove driveshaft
2. Remove crossover exhaust pipe and that torque converter cover thing if you have it.
3. Disconnect battery and remove starter
4. Remove 3 flexplate bolts (accessed thru starter.) They are hard to remove. Get a breaker bar.
5. Use a block of wood and lift transmission slightly, enough to remove the crossmember
6. Lower the transmission a bit. This will allow you to gain access to the bellhousing bolts. You'll need long extensions to get to the top ones.
7. disconnect everything else (harness, dipstick, cooler lines, etc.)
8. Gently break away unit from bellhousing and lower it.
I used a regular jack to remove mine, but I did borrow a trans. jack to install it. Sounds like you are replacing your radiator, but typically you should flush your cooler lines with Kooler Kleener stuff. Actually, forgot to mention first step is to drain the fluid!
Read, understands and follow recommendations for torque converter spacing when re-installing. I hope this helps.
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