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How to Replace a Transmission (Full DIY Guide)

9,388,285 views October 27, 2019 28:24

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In brief

This guide walks you through removing, replacing, and reinstalling a transmission in a rear-wheel-drive vehicle—like a 1998 Mustang—covering everything from jacking up the car to swapping out components like the clutch, flywheel, or even the entire transmission. The process applies broadly to other rear-wheel, front-wheel, and automatic vehicles, with clear steps for each phase of the job.

Questions & answers

What tools are essential for this job?

A transmission jack, 12-ton jack stands, torque wrench, ratcheting wrench set, and extendable ratchet are specifically mentioned. Safety gear like dust masks and filters is also recommended.

Does this cover automatic transmissions?

Yes, the creator notes the process is similar for automatic cars and trucks, though specific steps may vary.

Description from the creator

Transmission removal, replacement, and installation. Learn how to remove a transmission so you can replace your clutch or flywheel, or so you can rebuild your transmission and install a new one in your car or truck.

In this video I show you the 10 simple steps on how to replace a transmission. I am doing this on a rear wheel drive 98 Mustang but the process is very similar on other rear wheel drive, front wheel drive, and even automatic cars and trucks. Each detailed step will allow you to learn how to remove a transmission yourself so you can replace a clutch, flywheel, rear main seal, throw out bearing, pilot bearing, or just swap transmissions.

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Due to factors beyond the control of ChrisFix, I cannot guarantee against improper use or unauthorized modifications of this information. ChrisFix assumes no liability for property damage or injury incurred as a result of any of the information contained in this video. Use this information at your own risk. ChrisFix recommends safe practices when working on vehicles and or with tools seen or implied in this video. Due to factors beyond the control of ChrisFix, no information contained in this video shall create any expressed or implied warranty or guarantee of any particular result. Any injury, damage, or loss that may result from improper use of these tools, equipment, or from the information contained in this video is the sole responsibility of the user and not ChrisFix.

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ChrisFix published this 28:24 video tutorial on October 27, 2019. It has been watched 9,388,285 times on YouTube.

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ChrisFix
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28:24
Published
October 27, 2019
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9,388,285
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