Note About Radio Code: On many newer vehicles, whenever the battery is disconnected a radio code is needed to get the stereo working again. Safety Tip: To eliminate any chance of battery arching, after removing the battery cable, wrap a rag around the cable end and place a wrap over the battery terminal. Move the cable end away from the battery post. Park your vehicle on a flat concrete surface, put the shifter in Park, set the emergency brake, pull the hood latch and then open the hood.ġ) Remove the negative battery cable. Note: Depending on your vehicle, additional labeled containers may be needed. > Torque Converter to Flywheel Bolts (or Nuts) > Exhaust and Exhaust Heat Shield Bolts/Nuts > Transmission Oil Cooler Line Fitting Washers > Transmission Oil Fill/Dipstick Tube Bracket Bolt or Nut It’s best to get all the containers or baggies labeled before starting the job.įor removing the transmission from a rear wheel drive vehicle, you will need the following labeled containers/baggies. Organize nuts and bolts: For organizing nuts and bolts, we recommend using labeled plastic containers or baggies, whichever you have available. organized is important for two reasons… 1) it will save you time and frustration when re-installing the transmission and 2) it will insure all nuts and bolts are replaced in their original locations. Keeping nuts, bolts, washers, clamps, etc.
