Thanks Charlie. Going to tackle this job on my 05 soon I appreciate the tips very much. My slave cylinder took a dump blew out a seal or someone ill know more when I have it apart to do the clutch aswell.
This guy is the real hero of youtube, all the DIY garbage 20 minute videos and ads - and I just need an overview, the fastest I've ever dropped a FWD trans.
Charlie, I can't thank you enough for posting this video. Just got my transmission to the floor, and if it hadn't been for your little trick, this would be a four or five day job just to drop the transmission, as opposed to the one-day job I just did. First transmission that I've ever pulled, too.
Great video Charlie my brother did it worked great took him 6 hrs but did what you said and It was a lot easier then taking the subframe out he just cut an inch and a half off thanks for making this video.
I finally got it done Charlie I just had to get some help to mount and line the transmission back up it was kind of hard to do it myself but the clutch when you release it to go it's almost all the way off the floor before it'll take off is there still air in the line somehow I've bled it quite a few times
Comments are off on Dodge Avenger video. I have a 08 avenger 109,000 and every little bump it rattles in front end. Never thought of looking at subframe but now I must. I thought maybe axle is loose. Just wanted to say thanks for last video🙏
Great video Charlie!! Mine is ready to come out. I have one last thing to disconnect. Any tips on disconnecting the vacuum port on the front top side? I don't want to mangle it. Thanks
Take it apart slow take pictures with your phone just incase you forget how it went back together it will help you alot good luck if you did this it will come out easy
Hi Charlie, I'm about to have to replace the rear main seal on my 2005 Pontiac Sunfire (same thing as yours, basically) and I was wondering if you have any other tips and tricks you can share for this specific job. I'm a lot more confident about being able to drop the trans now that I found your video, but I've never done a rear main seal job before. Anything I should really look out for? Thanks!
When you take the main seal out wipe the area real good clean on the back of the seal you will see a dip in and a round spring pack that with grease it helps you from not pushing it out when taping it in make sure no grease gets on the outside of it that holds in your motor. Tap it in straight go slow put in straight and flush and it will work great 👍 also if you have trouble they sell a tool to help you put it in thats up to you be careful take your time and it will all work out.also you can use red grease or black some people use Vaseline not muchit just help you from knocking that spring out just make sure the outer round part is dry of the seal
I also want to add. If you do end up cutting the subframe to remove transmission, spray a couple coats of primer/paint where you cut to prevent deep rust.
another question sir the piece that you cut off the subframe do you have to weld it back on? and do you have to use a ball joint Buster to take out the ball joint and tie rod
jason campbell you can weld it if you want I did not put mine back on don't really need it and yes I did use a buster but sometime you can tap them with a hammer on the side and they will come out just don't hit the threads on tie rod or ball joint
i thk u for this i have a 95 cavalier with the fly wheel missing teeth i will look to see how u did the hard work and see if there are the same again thks will give it the good american try
You could takes longer and you run the risk of snapping a main bolt then a lot of money getting that bolt out or off to the junkyard the car goes up to you.👍
what did you have to cut I'm trying to change a clutch in my 03 Cavalier and never did it before trying to find the easiest way to do it and I don't have things to cut it with
There is a little lip on the frame like 2 in long make sure you do not cut past to hole that holds that little piece of subframe in a saw saw is what I used
Charlie james but you actually have to pull the transmission completely out there's no way to just unbolt it and move it back is there not enough room? sorry for the questions I just never did it before and what do you actually cut the subframe
jason campbell Jason there is a piece of subframe you unbolt on the subframe where it bolts go in front of that bolt hole and cut 2 in off that subframe look on video where I cut it you have to take the trans out but if you don't cut that little piece off you have to drop the whole subframe and them bolts could break off in the body watch the video again you can see where I cut the subframe
Did you have any problems removing the piece of subframe that stretches from the front bumper to where you cut that 45 degree piece of frame off. The bolts attaching that part are slightly larger than my 13 mm and 1/2" sockets but too small for a 14mm or the next standard size. Did you have an issue or just me?
Tyler Asay take a wire brush to the bolt head spray PB blaster on them let them site for about 15 min should come right out try to use a 6 point socket on them it grips better I think it was a 13 mm socket
Tyler Asay Also take the 13mm after bushing the head of the bolt off put the box end of the socket or wrench on and tap in on better with a hammer should knock the rest of the rust off 👍☺
Got all the bolts out of the bell housing and went to drop the tranny and it's sticking to the motor. Even with a stand under the motor it won't drop any tips? Took off the 3 bolts in the mount by the fire wall and I think 5 out of the housing
Charlie james turns out the 2001 sunfire is identical to the 2004 cavalier you did thanks for your video it helped alot very grateful i wont need to take those sub frame bolts out
jason campbell yes you will have to pull it back up by hand each time but yes like breaks it does take some time but just keep doing it till it fills good to the foot.break fluid is what you use
you have a phone number I can get I'm going to try and change the touch myself just need a few words of advice I've never pulled a transmission before but I don't think it could be too hard
jason campbell If you have never did any trans before please take it to someone that does my video is to show someone a fast way to get it out if you don't have the car jacked up right it could hurt you but if you still want to take your time and be safe. if you have any question just ask here I don't give my phone # out happy to help you here please be care full
Thanks Charlie. Going to tackle this job on my 05 soon I appreciate the tips very much. My slave cylinder took a dump blew out a seal or someone ill know more when I have it apart to do the clutch aswell.
This guy is the real hero of youtube, all the DIY garbage 20 minute videos and ads - and I just need an overview, the fastest I've ever dropped a FWD trans.
Charlie, I can't thank you enough for posting this video. Just got my transmission to the floor, and if it hadn't been for your little trick, this would be a four or five day job just to drop the transmission, as opposed to the one-day job I just did.
First transmission that I've ever pulled, too.
Great video Charlie my brother did it worked great took him 6 hrs but did what you said and It was a lot easier then taking the subframe out he just cut an inch and a half off thanks for making this video.
Hell yeah brother. Doing the same shit right now. Car is a 04 cavalier LS sport.
How did it go?
I finally got it done Charlie I just had to get some help to mount and line the transmission back up it was kind of hard to do it myself but the clutch when you release it to go it's almost all the way off the floor before it'll take off is there still air in the line somehow I've bled it quite a few times
Thank you very much partner
I can't seem to find the part on any site
Comments are off on Dodge Avenger video. I have a 08 avenger 109,000 and every little bump it rattles in front end. Never thought of looking at subframe but now I must. I thought maybe axle is loose. Just wanted to say thanks for last video🙏
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Great video Charlie!! Mine is ready to come out. I have one last thing to disconnect. Any tips on disconnecting the vacuum port on the front top side? I don't want to mangle it. Thanks
Take it apart slow take pictures with your phone just incase you forget how it went back together it will help you alot good luck if you did this it will come out easy
Hi Charlie, I'm about to have to replace the rear main seal on my 2005 Pontiac Sunfire (same thing as yours, basically) and I was wondering if you have any other tips and tricks you can share for this specific job.
I'm a lot more confident about being able to drop the trans now that I found your video, but I've never done a rear main seal job before. Anything I should really look out for?
Thanks!
When you take the main seal out wipe the area real good clean on the back of the seal you will see a dip in and a round spring pack that with grease it helps you from not pushing it out when taping it in make sure no grease gets on the outside of it that holds in your motor. Tap it in straight go slow put in straight and flush and it will work great 👍 also if you have trouble they sell a tool to help you put it in thats up to you be careful take your time and it will all work out.also you can use red grease or black some people use Vaseline not muchit just help you from knocking that spring out just make sure the outer round part is dry of the seal
(Cavalier clutch change)
1. Remove battery.
2. Remove air box.
3. Remove wheel well covers.
4. Remove bumper cover and top cover.
5. Remove windshield washer tank.
6. Remove starter.
7. Remove CV axles.
8. Disconnect sensors.
9. Remove Ground wires and lugs.
10. Disconnect clutch line to slave cylinder.
11. Drain transmission fluid.
12. Disconnect transmission mounts.
13. Drop transmission.
14. Replace slave cylinder/throw out bearing.
15. Remove pressure plate and clutch disk.
16. Replace rear main seal and clean or replace flywheel.
Repeat steps in reverse to reassemble.
Add 1.8 quarts Dexron 3 transmission fluid.
Add DOT 3 brake fluid to hydraulic clutch line and bleed system.
I also want to add. If you do end up cutting the subframe to remove transmission, spray a couple coats of primer/paint where you cut to prevent deep rust.
Thank you
another question sir the piece that you cut off the subframe do you have to weld it back on? and do you have to use a ball joint Buster to take out the ball joint and tie rod
jason campbell you can weld it if you want I did not put mine back on don't really need it and yes I did use a buster but sometime you can tap them with a hammer on the side and they will come out just don't hit the threads on tie rod or ball joint
i thk u for this i have a 95 cavalier with the fly wheel missing teeth i will look to see how u did the hard work and see if there are the same again thks will give it the good american try
Where can I find a transmission shifter cable for my 2004 Chevrolet cavalier 2.2l
Rock auto or partsgeek or A1 auto all good sites 👍 if they don't have it my have to try junk yard or chey dealership good luck.
It would be easier to take out 3 bolts to lower the cradle instead of cutting it, no?
You could takes longer and you run the risk of snapping a main bolt then a lot of money getting that bolt out or off to the junkyard the car goes up to you.👍
do you have to drop control arm or what did u guys do with it
Disconnect the outer Tie rod and take the strut out and it all drops down out of the way
what did you have to cut I'm trying to change a clutch in my 03 Cavalier and never did it before trying to find the easiest way to do it and I don't have things to cut it with
There is a little lip on the frame like 2 in long make sure you do not cut past to hole that holds that little piece of subframe in a saw saw is what I used
jason campbell You could use a hack saw with a good steel blade works the same as a saw saw just take a little longer good luck hope that helps.
Charlie james but you actually have to pull the transmission completely out there's no way to just unbolt it and move it back is there not enough room? sorry for the questions I just never did it before and what do you actually cut the subframe
jason campbell Jason there is a piece of subframe you unbolt on the subframe where it bolts go in front of that bolt hole and cut 2 in off that subframe look on video where I cut it you have to take the trans out but if you don't cut that little piece off you have to drop the whole subframe and them bolts could break off in the body watch the video again you can see where I cut the subframe
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Charlie. I have some questions. Could I email you?
Tyler Asay your welcome to ask anything on here if you like.
Did you have any problems removing the piece of subframe that stretches from the front bumper to where you cut that 45 degree piece of frame off. The bolts attaching that part are slightly larger than my 13 mm and 1/2" sockets but too small for a 14mm or the next standard size. Did you have an issue or just me?
Tyler Asay take a wire brush to the bolt head spray PB blaster on them let them site for about 15 min should come right out try to use a 6 point socket on them it grips better I think it was a 13 mm socket
Tyler Asay Also take the 13mm after bushing the head of the bolt off put the box end of the socket or wrench on and tap in on better with a hammer should knock the rest of the rust off 👍☺
Got all the bolts out of the bell housing and went to drop the tranny and it's sticking to the motor. Even with a stand under the motor it won't drop any tips? Took off the 3 bolts in the mount by the fire wall and I think 5 out of the housing
will this process work on a 2001 sunfire too? thanks
Fredy Contreras I don't know Fredy if its same subframe yes but I think there not the same set up you will have to check be safe then sorry good luck.
Charlie james turns out the 2001 sunfire is identical to the 2004 cavalier you did thanks for your video it helped alot very grateful i wont need to take those sub frame bolts out
and when bleeding the clutch I do it like I would brakes Pump It Up and Hold It to the floor I do the same thing with the clutch right
jason campbell yes you will have to pull it back up by hand each time but yes like breaks it does take some time but just keep doing it till it fills good to the foot.break fluid is what you use
so when I crack the bleeder it has to be held to the floor correct just making sure I think I'm doing alright and thanks for all your help buddy
jason campbell yes hold down crake bleeder then tighten back up pull clutch pedal back up and repeat till you have a good clutch pedal👍☺
Charlie james okay thanks buddy I really appreciate your help and pointers I really appreciate it thanks again
jason campbell glad to help and look at the money you a saved yourself this I why I make these videos to help people good luck bud ☺👍
All this just for slave cylinder?
Yep
you have a phone number I can get I'm going to try and change the touch myself just need a few words of advice I've never pulled a transmission before but I don't think it could be too hard
jason campbell If you have never did any trans before please take it to someone that does my video is to show someone a fast way to get it out if you don't have the car jacked up right it could hurt you but if you still want to take your time and be safe. if you have any question just ask here I don't give my phone # out happy to help you here please be care full