- 10mm socket
- 12mm socket
- 14mm socket
- 17mm socket
- 19mm socket
- 22mm socket
- 24mm socket
- Ratchet
- Breaker bar
- Torque wrench
- Floor jack
- Jack stands
- Fluid pump or turkey baster
- Oil drain pan
- Safety glasses
- Gloves
Procedure:
Step 1: Raise and secure your vehicle.
- Park your car on a level surface.
- Apply the parking brake.
- Jack up the front of the car and secure it on jack stands.
Step 2: Drain the transmission fluid.
- Locate the transmission fluid drain plug on the bottom of the transmission pan. It's usually a 17mm bolt.
- Place an oil drain pan under the drain plug and remove the bolt.
- Let all the fluid drain out.
Step 3: Remove the driveshaft.
- Locate the two driveshaft bolts at the transmission end of the driveshaft. They're usually a 14mm bolts.
- Remove the driveshaft bolts and lower the driveshaft.
Step 4: Remove the starter.
- Locate the starter on the side of the transmission. It's usually held in place by two 12mm bolts.
- Remove the starter bolts and remove the starter.
Step 5: Disconnect the electrical connectors.
- Locate the electrical connectors on the transmission. There should be two or three of them.
- Gently pry up on the locking tab of each connector and pull it off the transmission.
Step 6: Remove the transmission mounting bolts.
- Locate the transmission mounting bolts. There should be four of them, two on each side of the transmission. They're usually a 19mm bolts.
- Remove the transmission mounting bolts. The transmission will start to sag.
Step 7: Remove the transmission bolts.
- Locate the transmission bolts. There are usually four of them, two on each side of the transmission. They're usually a 22mm bolts.
- Remove the transmission bolts. The transmission will now be free to come out.
Step 8: Lower the transmission.
- Have a helper support the transmission while you slowly lower it out of the car.
- Be careful not to drop the transmission.
Step 9: Remove the torque converter.
- The torque converter is located at the front of the transmission. It's held in place by a few 22mm bolts.
- Remove the torque converter bolts and remove the torque converter.
- Use a pry bar to pry the torque converter off the transmission if it sticks.
Step 10: Inspect the transmission.
- Inspect the transmission for any damage. If there is any damage, you'll need to have the transmission rebuilt or replaced.
Step 11: Reinstall the transmission.
- Reverse the steps above to reinstall the transmission.
- Be sure to use new transmission fluid and a new transmission filter.
Step 12: Lower the vehicle.
- Slowly lower the vehicle off the jack stands.
- Remove the jack stands.
