Again, thank you for sharing your expertise and time making these videos. Even as a very mechanical person myself, since every vehicle is different, it was incredibly helpful to me.
My Man! You are awesome! With your help I was able to fix my neighbour's Trailblazer. She is close to 80 and just could not afford to have her transmission fixed. Just wanted to let you know, I'm passing forward what you do here. All done on jackstands by the way .. Wouldn't recommend that for anyone. haha
Hey, just wanted to thank you again for posting the remove and install videos for this vehicle. You saved me a lot of time trying to figure out how I was going to do mine. As I mentioned in your removal video, I'm doing my Saab 9-7x on jack stands in my garage. I'm in the process of re-installing my rebuilt transmission now. Needless to say, it's taking me wayyyyyyyyyy longer to do mine that it did for you to do yours. :o) As you illustrated in your video the yolk that bolts to the top of the bell housing can be a bit of a problem. For me, it was a major problem! Lots of swearing! I never was able to pry it out of the way enough to sneak the bell housing by. Not sure why, but it kicked my a$$! Long story short, I wanted to share something with you that may make your life a little easier and will definitely help the DIY crowd. I strung a loop of mechanics wire through the top left bolt hole on that yolk assembly and extended it back to where the parking brake control feeds through the transmission hump. I pulled the wire as tight as I could and secured it that way. With the yolk pulled back out of the way the bell housing has plenty of room to get past the starter and falls right into place. Once everything is in place you can then unhook the loop of wire and pull it out of the way. You were nice enough to share how to do everything else so I thought it was my duty to share how I got around that one major snag. Thanks again, your videos were a major asset for me.
@@ltstransmissionhowto5158 You're very welcome! I was getting so desperate that I actually considered removing the starter and finally the light bulb came on to tie the yolk backward and out of the way. I'm old and fat so, rolling around on the cement pushing on the transmission and prying up on the yolk with a pry bar wasn't an easy task. :o) Take care!
The best video by far on remove and install on the 4L60 I've seen. Very straightforward, good lighting and camera work. Can the engine and trans be removed together?
Hi 👋 thank you for the video I have a question How to remove the 2 Clips Connector that are Next to the black cable I saw yours as one big Connector but my is 2 little ones? I want to send you a picture but It not allow me to do so.
Are you talking about the switch on the driver side of the transmission? If so you need to heat those plug in real good. They are glued in. So you hear them and then wiggle them pretty good to unplug them.
Just watched your video, I am currently changing the transmission out in a 2007 trailblazer and I am having one heck of a time with catching that bracket at the top with what I think is a coolant line. Any advice would be greatly appreciated, I've already gotten it stuck between the bell housing and block twice now.
It helps if you can pry the brackets up a little before you go up with he transmission. They’re a pain. You might need a long pry bar to hold the bracket up until you get the bell housing up over the starter.
Yes just add the rest after. Converter bolts on an s10 will be about like a full size truck. I have some videos on those. Just skim through those and watch the converter bolts part. You will take the starter loose then the shield around the starter. Then you can get the bolts from that spot.
Question for you. 2006 Envoy XL DENALI About 1 month ago I was on the highway at about 70mph and was cut-off and had to slam on the brakes. The GMC started to make all sorts of clanking sounds after the incident. The torque converter was locked up when I had to jam on the brakes so I’m fairly certain my noise is in that area. The clanking is very audible at idle and while under power. When I decelerate the noise is absent. Does that sound like a Torque Converter issue? I at first was thinking it was my flex-plate but I would think I’d hear that clanking whether I was accelerating or decelerating.
great video...I have done this swap to my 04 Trailblazer and after installing the new rebuild my 'service 4x4' on dash bezel is on and car will not go into 4x4..Do you have any idea as to what this can be?
Well start with checking fuses. Sometime when you’re plugging up sensors it can shoot fuses. Then make sure the wiring harnesses are plugged in good. Sometimes they’re hard to get all the way plugged up
Thank you for the very informative videos on this repair. I'm doing this right now on my Buick Rainier on jack stands. I would have struggled a lot had it not been for your videos. Nice to know where all the connectors are ahead of time. How far can you safely tip the engine/trans down without damaging something?
Just keep an eye on the front of the engine when you have the transmission tilted in the back. Make sure nothing is hitting the radiator or any strain on the coolant lines.
Well you’re going to lose fluid in the swap already. So I would take the pan off. Look at the inside of the pan. Change the filter and pan gasket. Other than that as long as nothing looks broken on the outside you should be good. If it’s 4x4 go ahead and get a new transfer case gasket.
Im getting a knocking sound from flexplate and tc area when i start the trailblazer. I started the first bolt in the special hole like u showed. Flexplate has no damage or cracks. Shifts fine into all gears. Just makes a knocking noise tht gets louder with rpms and quieter as rpms drop. Im lost and cant figure out what the problem is.
Well that is weird. I have had a cracked pump gear make that noise but it was in a 4L80 and a different kind of pump gear. I would look and make sure you didn’t get the bracket at the top caught between the bell housings and block. It’s happened to me more times than I care to admit. And those brackets are a pain to get where they’re supposed to be. Check that and get back with me. If that’s not it we can try something else.
@@ltstransmissionhowto5158 the bracket is on correctly. I triple checked tht lol. But after alot of research, i do believe tht my flexplate is cracked Even though i cannot see any. Gonna do a bit more research before i order a new one because its just me doin all the work without a lift. Dont wanna drop the trans if i dont have to
Well I usually take the little cover off the small inspection hole on the bottom of the bell housing. I’ll stick my finger in there and if I can’t fit my finger between the converter and pump it’s all the way in.
If it doesn’t engage in any gear check the fluid level with it running and then check again without it running. If they’re pretty close to the same level you might’ve busted the pump gear. It happens sometimes If the converter isn’t all the way in the pump.
@@ltstransmissionhowto5158 i heard you mention this in the video but i couldnt really understand what you had said. if you wouldnt mind writing that part out so i could read it i would be most grateful! im very adamant on not having to take my transmission back out again bc i did something dumb like break my pump 😅 p.s. your videos are A1 thanks a ton for the unmatched skill in your service videos 🤙 you're the man
Take it slow. Don’t get in a big hurry. Make sure you keep up with the bolts. If you have any questions or if there’s anyway i can help you let me know.
@@ltstransmissionhowto5158 thanks bro i think im goimg to take it to this guy its a little too much for me plus i will take at least 2 days. This guy will do it in a day so i dont miss work its my only va. I use it for work if i screw anything im screwd lol
Whoa my shop was quoting 8 hrs turn around to rep\lace my transmission on the 05 Envoy. You knocked it out in just over and hour. Dang dawg, tell ya what you come do mine and I'll take you fishing on the Kenai river up here in Alaska. I live on the river and we have one of the largest salmon runs in the world right out my front door. Deal? Lol Got a few other mechanical chores on my list as well. Call it a working vacation!
This one I don’t really remember. But if it was just normal repair with everything I do as long as the pump and the hard parts weren’t trashed it would’ve been around 1300-1400
I assume this vid was made to help others diy yet you are using a lift, something nobody has and therefore the vid is kinda bs because its a different procedure laying on your back
I agree it is different. But it is also gives you much more room to video. That gives me a lot more angles and the ability to show more of the process that wouldn’t happen if I were laying on my back. But I guess you could be right. It’s probably BS.
Again, thank you for sharing your expertise and time making these videos. Even as a very mechanical person myself, since every vehicle is different, it was incredibly helpful to me.
Thanks for watching. Glad it helps.
Just changed out a Trailblazer Trans... Your step by step was great but 30 min for you was 8 hours for me but got it done ... thanks again LT
I cant thank you enough. You helped me more than I can describe. You guys rock.
this guy knows how to make videos, good work
Thanks for watching
Gear was shifting fine Going down freeways all of sudden had know gears
Deeaaum you make it look so easy and im terrified looking at this transmission
My Man! You are awesome! With your help I was able to fix my neighbour's Trailblazer. She is close to 80 and just could not afford to have her transmission fixed. Just wanted to let you know, I'm passing forward what you do here. All done on jackstands by the way .. Wouldn't recommend that for anyone. haha
Yeah that’s a rough way to do it. But way to be a neighbor. You’re awesome.
Hey, just wanted to thank you again for posting the remove and install videos for this vehicle. You saved me a lot of time trying to figure out how I was going to do mine. As I mentioned in your removal video, I'm doing my Saab 9-7x on jack stands in my garage. I'm in the process of re-installing my rebuilt transmission now. Needless to say, it's taking me wayyyyyyyyyy longer to do mine that it did for you to do yours. :o) As you illustrated in your video the yolk that bolts to the top of the bell housing can be a bit of a problem. For me, it was a major problem! Lots of swearing! I never was able to pry it out of the way enough to sneak the bell housing by. Not sure why, but it kicked my a$$!
Long story short, I wanted to share something with you that may make your life a little easier and will definitely help the DIY crowd. I strung a loop of mechanics wire through the top left bolt hole on that yolk assembly and extended it back to where the parking brake control feeds through the transmission hump. I pulled the wire as tight as I could and secured it that way. With the yolk pulled back out of the way the bell housing has plenty of room to get past the starter and falls right into place. Once everything is in place you can then unhook the loop of wire and pull it out of the way. You were nice enough to share how to do everything else so I thought it was my duty to share how I got around that one major snag. Thanks again, your videos were a major asset for me.
That’s awesome. I really appreciate that. I never thought of doing that, but I’ll sure try it next time. Thanks again.
@@ltstransmissionhowto5158 You're very welcome! I was getting so desperate that I actually considered removing the starter and finally the light bulb came on to tie the yolk backward and out of the way. I'm old and fat so, rolling around on the cement pushing on the transmission and prying up on the yolk with a pry bar wasn't an easy task. :o) Take care!
The best video by far on remove and install on the 4L60 I've seen. Very straightforward, good lighting and camera work.
Can the engine and trans be removed together?
Thanks. I’m sure they can be brought out together. That’s something I’ve never tried. Any time I pull an engine I always pull the transmission first.
@@ltstransmissionhowto5158 this is the best how to I have ever seen all around very good how to the guy knows what he is doing great video
I wish you was around here in northeast Michigan
Don’t wish that evil on me. Too cold for that
Nice work.
Tom
Thank you
Hi 👋 thank you for the video I have a question How to remove the 2 Clips Connector that are Next to the black cable I saw yours as one big Connector but my is 2 little ones? I want to send you a picture but It not allow me to do so.
Are you talking about the switch on the driver side of the transmission?
If so you need to heat those plug in real good. They are glued in. So you hear them and then wiggle them pretty good to unplug them.
Best way to flush the trans cooler lines before installing new transmission? 4l60 went out in my Envoy and I’ve found plenty of metal in the fluid.
Get a can of cooler flush. I think I use some called cooler Kleen
Just watched your video, I am currently changing the transmission out in a 2007 trailblazer and I am having one heck of a time with catching that bracket at the top with what I think is a coolant line. Any advice would be greatly appreciated, I've already gotten it stuck between the bell housing and block twice now.
It helps if you can pry the brackets up a little before you go up with he transmission. They’re a pain. You might need a long pry bar to hold the bracket up until you get the bell housing up over the starter.
Install the trans with 4 quartz then add the rest after? What about the installing torque converter bolts on a s10?
Yes just add the rest after. Converter bolts on an s10 will be about like a full size truck. I have some videos on those. Just skim through those and watch the converter bolts part. You will take the starter loose then the shield around the starter. Then you can get the bolts from that spot.
Having a little trouble with my cross member. Was wondering if I should jack the transfer case up a little bit, or something.
You will need to jack up the transfer case to get pressure off the crossmember to slide the bolts out.
@@ltstransmissionhowto5158 thanks for the reply. I jacked it up a little last night and got everything back in.
Excellent
Question for you.
2006 Envoy XL DENALI
About 1 month ago I was on the highway at about 70mph and was cut-off and had to slam on the brakes. The GMC started to make all sorts of clanking sounds after the incident. The torque converter was locked up when I had to jam on the brakes so I’m fairly certain my noise is in that area. The clanking is very audible at idle and while under power. When I decelerate the noise is absent. Does that sound like a Torque Converter issue? I at first was thinking it was my flex-plate but I would think I’d hear that clanking whether I was accelerating or decelerating.
It still could be the flex plate.
great video...I have done this swap to my 04 Trailblazer and after installing the new rebuild my 'service 4x4' on dash bezel is on and car will not go into 4x4..Do you have any idea as to what this can be?
Well start with checking fuses. Sometime when you’re plugging up sensors it can shoot fuses. Then make sure the wiring harnesses are plugged in good. Sometimes they’re hard to get all the way plugged up
Thank you for the very informative videos on this repair. I'm doing this right now on my Buick Rainier on jack stands. I would have struggled a lot had it not been for your videos. Nice to know where all the connectors are ahead of time. How far can you safely tip the engine/trans down without damaging something?
Just keep an eye on the front of the engine when you have the transmission tilted in the back. Make sure nothing is hitting the radiator or any strain on the coolant lines.
If you have any questions while you’re working on it, just let me know. I’ll try to help you any way I can.
@@ltstransmissionhowto5158 Thanks so much.
Do you put fluid in the torque converter before installing? Great video.
I usually try to put about a quart in there. I just don’t like to put so much in that it spills out while I’m sliding it into the transmission.
Could you install that transmission again one more time but a little slower, LOL great job
I need to swap transmissions in my Envoy. Great video. Do I need to do anything to the new transmission before installing?
Are you putting a used one in ?
Lt’s Transmission How To yes it is used but can confirm it runs good.
Well you’re going to lose fluid in the swap already. So I would take the pan off. Look at the inside of the pan. Change the filter and pan gasket.
Other than that as long as nothing looks broken on the outside you should be good.
If it’s 4x4 go ahead and get a new transfer case gasket.
Lt’s Transmission How To I appreciate your time and info. This will help me tremendously. TH-cam needs more people like you! Thank you!
Correct me if im wrong but is a Colorado similar?
It’s pretty close. Getting the converter bolts out are a little different.
@@ltstransmissionhowto5158 yeah, I gotta replace my factory 4l that died at 255k
Be sure to look at the input shaft. They’re bad about stripping the splines
Im getting a knocking sound from flexplate and tc area when i start the trailblazer. I started the first bolt in the special hole like u showed. Flexplate has no damage or cracks. Shifts fine into all gears. Just makes a knocking noise tht gets louder with rpms and quieter as rpms drop. Im lost and cant figure out what the problem is.
Also both dowel pins lined up just fine and the knocking sound is constant no matter if im idling or driving down the road.
Well that is weird. I have had a cracked pump gear make that noise but it was in a 4L80 and a different kind of pump gear.
I would look and make sure you didn’t get the bracket at the top caught between the bell housings and block. It’s happened to me more times than I care to admit. And those brackets are a pain to get where they’re supposed to be. Check that and get back with me. If that’s not it we can try something else.
@@ltstransmissionhowto5158 the bracket is on correctly. I triple checked tht lol. But after alot of research, i do believe tht my flexplate is cracked Even though i cannot see any. Gonna do a bit more research before i order a new one because its just me doin all the work without a lift. Dont wanna drop the trans if i dont have to
I hear you. I hope you get it straightened out man. If there’s anything I can help you with let me know.
How do u know if the torque converter is all the way back
Well I usually take the little cover off the small inspection hole on the bottom of the bell housing. I’ll stick my finger in there and if I can’t fit my finger between the converter and pump it’s all the way in.
Just replaced one on 04 envoy, followed all the steps, vehicle doesnt engage in any gear now
If it doesn’t engage in any gear check the fluid level with it running and then check again without it running. If they’re pretty close to the same level you might’ve busted the pump gear. It happens sometimes If the converter isn’t all the way in the pump.
@@ltstransmissionhowto5158 i heard you mention this in the video but i couldnt really understand what you had said. if you wouldnt mind writing that part out so i could read it i would be most grateful! im very adamant on not having to take my transmission back out again bc i did something dumb like break my pump 😅
p.s. your videos are A1 thanks a ton for the unmatched skill in your service videos 🤙 you're the man
How long did the whole job take
If everything goes perfect I can pull build and put back in two in a day. Everything usually doesn’t go perfect.
Im in phx i found a guy that can do it for me im just a part swaper not a mechanic so it might take me 3 days with out a lift the right jacks etc
Take it slow. Don’t get in a big hurry. Make sure you keep up with the bolts. If you have any questions or if there’s anyway i can help you let me know.
@@ltstransmissionhowto5158 thanks bro i think im goimg to take it to this guy its a little too much for me plus i will take at least 2 days. This guy will do it in a day so i dont miss work its my only va. I use it for work if i screw anything im screwd lol
is there much difference between this installation and doing this on the V6?
Whoa my shop was quoting 8 hrs turn around to rep\lace my transmission on the 05 Envoy. You knocked it out in just over and hour. Dang dawg, tell ya what you come do mine and I'll take you fishing on the Kenai river up here in Alaska. I live on the river and we have one of the largest salmon runs in the world right out my front door. Deal? Lol Got a few other mechanical chores on my list as well. Call it a working vacation!
aah shoot im on my wifes channel Lol well guess I'll have her do it!
Charles and Annie we do everything together
This is the 6 cylinder. The ones with the V8 are more like the full size suv or trucks. Just all crammed under a trailblazer.
how much did this job cost ?
This one I don’t really remember. But if it was just normal repair with everything I do as long as the pump and the hard parts weren’t trashed it would’ve been around 1300-1400
I assume this vid was made to help others diy yet you are using a lift, something nobody has and therefore the vid is kinda bs because its a different procedure laying on your back
I agree it is different. But it is also gives you much more room to video. That gives me a lot more angles and the ability to show more of the process that wouldn’t happen if I were laying on my back. But I guess you could be right. It’s probably BS.
@@ltstransmissionhowto5158 ignore me, i complain a lot
I need to swap transmissions in my Envoy. Great video. Do I need to do anything to the new transmission before installing?