Its a 96' buick regal, I have never done this before and im trying to get an idea of how long it will take and what im getting myself into. Thanks in advance for any help.
2007-08-18 04:19:32 · 5 answers · asked by beasleyten 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Gang of work, it is.
Front wheel drive, transverse mounted tranaxle-type?
Gonna need some tall jackstands, and prolly a decent highlift jack and a tranny jack, too. Gonna need some 'specialized' tools. Maybe high-pressure line coupling tools for a/c, tranny cooler lines, fuel lines, etc. Maybe a big socket for your wheel hub nuts. A torque wrench. Maybe hammers and prybars to disengauge recalcitrant halfshafts. A good set of dependable cuss words comes in handy.
There's good reasons why the shop charges what they do. Some 'little tricks' they've acquired can save hours of blood, sweat and tears. But I gotta admire your aplomb. You can do it-just one step at a time.
Go get'em.
2007-08-18 04:34:00 · answer #1 · answered by omnisource 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I thinking it a front wheel drive. It a little harder than a rear wheel drive, but, you can do this. The basics are pull the drive axles (CV joints), disconnect any wires, cables and hoses. Unbolt any flywheel bolts and bell housing and drop it out.
I have done both rear and front wheel drive in a weekend working easy. Day to remove, clean things, look around and drink some beers. Second day replace, check everything connected and looks good and drink some more beers.
You can buy a repair manual that help at most Auto Parts stoes for around $15-20. Read over it a few times to get your mind set. and may even look at the car as you read to clarify things. Just be careful and watch your fingers.
2007-08-18 04:32:04 · answer #2 · answered by Snaglefritz 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First--I wish you would tell us why it is being removed. Whats it doin. Cause sometimes changing the fluid is the solution to the problem...
The job is too much for a rookie. It is very heavy and you do not have a transmission jack. Where is the tranny going once it is out... Ya need tools and you cannot be breaking things trying to get it out...
The answer is to take it to the transmission shop...
2007-08-18 04:30:56 · answer #3 · answered by Gerald 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
IT'S A LOT OF WORK THAT YOU SHOULD LEAVE UP TO THE PROFESSIONALS. IT REQUIRES A TRANNY JACK AND SOME SPECIAL TOOLS AND KNOWHOW. THIS IS NOT A SIMPLE JOB. THE SIDEWALK MECHANIC SHOULD NOT TRY TO DO THIS JOB AT HOME BECAUSE IT IS A MESSY AND DIFFICULT JOB. UNLESS YOU KNOW WHAT YOU ARE DOING. BUT IF YOU DID YOU WOULDN'T BE HERE ASKING US THIS QUESTION. BITE THE BULLET AND PAY THE PROS IF THE CAR IS WORTH REPAIRING. REMEMBER YOU WILL GET A GUARANTEE TOO. IT'S NOT THAT EXPENSIVE AT AAMPCO OR OTHER PLACES.
2007-08-18 04:30:03 · answer #4 · answered by FILE 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not too bad if you have a lift. Pretty bad if you're trying to do it on jacks. The Haynes will walk you through the steps.
2007-08-18 05:45:19 · answer #5 · answered by Nomadd 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋