Dude.. I don't really watch TH-cam on TH-cam anymore, but I logged in just to sub to you for this. . Without a lift I thought this job was going to be nearly impossible, but you came in clutch my friend. Thanks for the walkthrough and great job.
Best 2 videos ever! My 2008 Acadia is giving a thud when I slow down so need to investigate but if I should ever need to replace the transmission, your videos have encouraged me enough to do it myself. Good to know reprogramming is not needed as long as I find a used trans for same car.
Great vid. Only thing I noticed on the top passenger side motor mount, the 66 lb-ft torque spec is for the 18mm bolts going though the mount bracket through the timing cover and into the engine block. All the other bolts on the mount are 43 lb-ft (in other words, both the ones you tightened only needed to be 43). Not a huge deal but would hate for someone to strip a bolt!
What does a job like this cost.i got a Buick enclave that supposed has a oil pan or timeing cover leak.and GM quote me 3400 dollars and I asked why so much they said I should replace timeing chain set why they removed engine.i see it's extensive work.they charge 140 he and jib was 12 hrs by computer still don't as up to 3500
Not sure if you did the job yet, but yes. To do the rear main seal, you're going to be removing the drive plate anyway. You could probably separate them without removing the torque converter, but since it's coming off anyway, I think this will honestly make your life easier.
Thank you so much your nice video ineed to change my 2010 acadia transmission and ather use one so the question ihave is do i need to reprogram the computer of transmission or not hope you reply me thanks again
In my experience, the only time you need to reprogram is if you get a brand new techm for the transmission. If you go with used, you shouldn't have any problems as long as you get a transmission that is from your model and year you should be fine. Thanks for watching!
Will the same procedure work on a 2012 Traverse? Also, was disconnecting all the electrical connections on the engine needed or did you notice some things you disconnected that you didn't need to? I have a Traverse with a bad transmission and am thinking about trying this.
It should be pretty similar on a traverse but as far as connections go it's been a while so I I don't remember all the connections but usually you can leave a lot of the connections to the engine and transmission connected you just have to remove the main harness connections from the fuse block and ecm. Thanks for watching!
So my dad bought a used acadia and we were doing a tune up and pretty much fixing everything that goes wrong with these and in doing so we came across two pretty big wire harnesses just cut in half near the brake fluid reservoir it runs and drives no problem idk what they could be or where they go we couldn’t find the other half to them
If it runs and drives good and there are no lights on, it could be a part of the harness that was meant for an acadia with a different trim level that had some other module or something that your trim level doesn't have. I've ran into this issue on other cars and thats what it ended up being. Thanks for watching!!!
Thanks for watching! I do have some more videos in the works its just been crazy this year lol and I haven't had much time but hopefully very soon! If you haven't, please subscribe to my page and hit the notification button so you will know when my next one uploads!
Good video and very good explanation. Question: Why did you not do the timing chains since the engine was out of the car? One day, I expect to have to do the Transmission and the Timing chain. Thanks again
I live in SC and unfortunately I barely have time to do all that I do right now so I definitely can't help but I hope you find somewhere. Thanks for watching!
Fantastic job this is one of the best videos I’ve seen as far as step by step guide. The torque specs sheet you were using is that some you put together or is there somewhere I can go to find it? I am about to do this to my 08 Saturn outlook seems very similar. I will be using these videos as a guide. Thank you
great videos.. i read you said you used the tcm from the used transmission. reading more on this i seen it wants me to use the tcm from my car or order a new one and have it programmed to vin.. thoughts on this? is it ok to just use the tcm from donor car that is already inside the transmission?
I am about to finish the removal and I will be replacing the transmission with a 2017 Traverse. My vehicle is a 2015 Traverse. Both are FWD models. Do you think it will work without needing reprogrammed? Thank you for the removal and installation video!
@JUSTINS AUTO REPAIR AND TUTORIALS right on I'm about to do this swap I'm a shop and this customer brought me a used transmission the yard wrote no filter on it so I guess I'll have to split the bell housing not sure why the heck they'd remove the filter
@JUSTINS AUTO REPAIR AND TUTORIALS I'm not even sure they really took it off but it says no filter in marker maybe I can sneak my snake camera threw the drain plug or somthing and see I really don't want to open that sucker up but thanks for the info man
From what I researched, as long as you aren't building the transmission and using a new computer, you dont have to program the computer. I went with a used transmission and all I had to do was reset the transmission adaptives on a scanner. You may be able to reset it without a scanner but im not sure how. Thanks for watching my video and please subscribe if you havent!
Excellent video Justin! It's given me the confidence to do this job myself. I have a few questions: When a transmission is replaced, I have read that the vehicle MUST NOT be driven until the TECHM has been "flashed" and "adaptive values" re-programmed into it. How did you accomplish that? Also, do you happen to have the part number for that torn O-ring that you replaced on the transfer case? Thank you!
I was under that impression that the techm had to be flashed as well but after some research, as long as you get a used transmission with the same features as your vehicle, you will not have to have it flashed. And the o ring that I replaced I do not have a part number for it because I found one in my o ring pack that I have. You can probably find one at your local parts or hardware store. Thanks for watching my video!
I appreciate the 2 videos. I have a 2011 Enclave AWD with some shudder so thinking I will be doing this myself soon. Looks pretty similar to the vehicle you showed. How long did the job take you? I will multiply x 4 since I don't have your skill level lol
I didn't have to program mine because it was already programmed to that transmission because it was used. But if you rebuild the transmission and replace the transmission control module, you will have to program it.
Dude.. I don't really watch TH-cam on TH-cam anymore, but I logged in just to sub to you for this. . Without a lift I thought this job was going to be nearly impossible, but you came in clutch my friend. Thanks for the walkthrough and great job.
Best 2 videos ever! My 2008 Acadia is giving a thud when I slow down so need to investigate but if I should ever need to replace the transmission, your videos have encouraged me enough to do it myself. Good to know reprogramming is not needed as long as I find a used trans for same car.
Glad I could help! Thanks for watching!
Thank you for your video you are professional
Thanks for watching!
Great vid. Only thing I noticed on the top passenger side motor mount, the 66 lb-ft torque spec is for the 18mm bolts going though the mount bracket through the timing cover and into the engine block. All the other bolts on the mount are 43 lb-ft (in other words, both the ones you tightened only needed to be 43). Not a huge deal but would hate for someone to strip a bolt!
Great videos! Do you have any idea on why my crankshaft won’t turn after installing the transmission?
Wow I am amazed at how precise the videos are! Thank you for your expertise.
Thanks for watching!
Nice work, Justin. Thank you!
Thanks for watching
awesome video i have done two by dropping the subframe was not sure you could take it out the top untill i watched ur video good detail
Thanks for watching!
What does a job like this cost.i got a Buick enclave that supposed has a oil pan or timeing cover leak.and GM quote me 3400 dollars and I asked why so much they said I should replace timeing chain set why they removed engine.i see it's extensive work.they charge 140 he and jib was 12 hrs by computer still don't as up to 3500
Great video, doing the rear main seal. Do you really need to remove the torque converter bolts to separate the transmission from the engine?
Not sure if you did the job yet, but yes. To do the rear main seal, you're going to be removing the drive plate anyway. You could probably separate them without removing the torque converter, but since it's coming off anyway, I think this will honestly make your life easier.
He said he replaced the torque converter as well, possibly maybe with the wrong yr/make/model? Would that cause it to be stuck in neutral though?
I have a 2008 gmc acadia awd my tongue converter clutch circuit stuck off how can I fixed that
Thank you so much your nice video ineed to change my 2010 acadia transmission and ather use one so the question ihave is do i need to reprogram the computer of transmission or not hope you reply me thanks again
In my experience, the only time you need to reprogram is if you get a brand new techm for the transmission. If you go with used, you shouldn't have any problems as long as you get a transmission that is from your model and year you should be fine. Thanks for watching!
Will the same procedure work on a 2012 Traverse? Also, was disconnecting all the electrical connections on the engine needed or did you notice some things you disconnected that you didn't need to? I have a Traverse with a bad transmission and am thinking about trying this.
It should be pretty similar on a traverse but as far as connections go it's been a while so I I don't remember all the connections but usually you can leave a lot of the connections to the engine and transmission connected you just have to remove the main harness connections from the fuse block and ecm. Thanks for watching!
So my dad bought a used acadia and we were doing a tune up and pretty much fixing everything that goes wrong with these and in doing so we came across two pretty big wire harnesses just cut in half near the brake fluid reservoir it runs and drives no problem idk what they could be or where they go we couldn’t find the other half to them
If it runs and drives good and there are no lights on, it could be a part of the harness that was meant for an acadia with a different trim level that had some other module or something that your trim level doesn't have. I've ran into this issue on other cars and thats what it ended up being. Thanks for watching!!!
You are a very good mechanical I hope you make more and thank you for making this video
Thanks for watching! I do have some more videos in the works its just been crazy this year lol and I haven't had much time but hopefully very soon! If you haven't, please subscribe to my page and hit the notification button so you will know when my next one uploads!
Hizo mucho desmadre para sacarlo, dudó que lo vaya a poner todo igual..
Good video and very good explanation. Question: Why did you not do the timing chains since the engine was out of the car? One day, I expect to have to do the Transmission and the Timing chain. Thanks again
The Timing chain in this vehicle had already been changed previously. Thanks for watching!
Are you in the michigan area? Do you have customers, if so how much do you charge to change out a tranny with help?
I live in SC and unfortunately I barely have time to do all that I do right now so I definitely can't help but I hope you find somewhere. Thanks for watching!
I fine a transmission for my gmc acadia but it's a 2wd not a awd mine is a awd will that transmission work
No it will not unfortunately
@@thecardoctor okay what about the shifting solenoid on it
Fantastic job this is one of the best videos I’ve seen as far as step by step guide. The torque specs sheet you were using is that some you put together or is there somewhere I can go to find it? I am about to do this to my 08 Saturn outlook seems very similar. I will be using these videos as a guide. Thank you
Thanks for the compliments! The torque specs I used were fromm alldatadiy.com
Can you make video for timing chain for Buick Enclave
If I get one I will definitely do it!
great videos.. i read you said you used the tcm from the used transmission. reading more on this i seen it wants me to use the tcm from my car or order a new one and have it programmed to vin.. thoughts on this? is it ok to just use the tcm from donor car that is already inside the transmission?
I used the tcm that was on the used transmission and had 0 problems.
Thanks for watching!
I am about to finish the removal and I will be replacing the transmission with a 2017 Traverse. My vehicle is a 2015 Traverse. Both are FWD models. Do you think it will work without needing reprogrammed? Thank you for the removal and installation video!
This model was an 08 and I am unsure if programming will be required for a 2015. Thanks for watching!
You have any issues with using the used tcm or did u swap it with your old one
Nope didn't have any issues as long as it is the same year and either awd or fwd depending on what you have, you should be fine. Thanks for watching!
@JUSTINS AUTO REPAIR AND TUTORIALS right on I'm about to do this swap I'm a shop and this customer brought me a used transmission the yard wrote no filter on it so I guess I'll have to split the bell housing not sure why the heck they'd remove the filter
@serbia991 Yea, that is strange. Good luck!
@JUSTINS AUTO REPAIR AND TUTORIALS I'm not even sure they really took it off but it says no filter in marker maybe I can sneak my snake camera threw the drain plug or somthing and see I really don't want to open that sucker up but thanks for the info man
2009 acadia 3.6 ,replacement transmission with Acadia 08 ¿need to flash or adapter?
From what I researched, as long as you aren't building the transmission and using a new computer, you dont have to program the computer. I went with a used transmission and all I had to do was reset the transmission adaptives on a scanner. You may be able to reset it without a scanner but im not sure how. Thanks for watching my video and please subscribe if you havent!
What would you charge to do a 2010. Its leaking on the bottom side. Gasket leaks
Unfortunately, I am so busy with everything that I do and cannot take appointments at this time. Thanks for watching my video though!
Thank you good video
Thanks for watching!
Great job Justin! I have a question. Did you have to reprogram the computer/transmission since the used trans had a different vin number?
Thanks
No I did not have to. You only need to reprogram the tehcm if it is new
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Excellent video Justin! It's given me the confidence to do this job myself. I have a few questions: When a transmission is replaced, I have read that the vehicle MUST NOT be driven until the TECHM has been "flashed" and "adaptive values" re-programmed into it. How did you accomplish that? Also, do you happen to have the part number for that torn O-ring that you replaced on the transfer case? Thank you!
I was under that impression that the techm had to be flashed as well but after some research, as long as you get a used transmission with the same features as your vehicle, you will not have to have it flashed. And the o ring that I replaced I do not have a part number for it because I found one in my o ring pack that I have. You can probably find one at your local parts or hardware store. Thanks for watching my video!
I appreciate the 2 videos. I have a 2011 Enclave AWD with some shudder so thinking I will be doing this myself soon. Looks pretty similar to the vehicle you showed. How long did the job take you? I will multiply x 4 since I don't have your skill level lol
I think total time was about 7 or 8 hours. Thanks for watching my video!!
Well done sir.
Thanks!
Do you have to program that replacement transmission to the acadia ?
I didn't have to program mine because it was already programmed to that transmission because it was used. But if you rebuild the transmission and replace the transmission control module, you will have to program it.
I got a transmission for my 08 acadia from a junkyard that one has to be programmed or can i just switch the tcm???
I used the tcm that was in the used transmission and had no problems.
Buen travajo
Thanks!