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Installing an automatic transmission into a front wheel drive

How do you install an automatic transmission into a front wheel drive car?

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Big job! Truth be told not something you want to do in the backyard. First off an engine support must be installed on top of the engine to support the back of the engine. After getting the car up in the air and the wheels removed you need to remove or swing out the cradle under the car that supports the engine and trans. Before doing this you will need to disconnect all componants attached to it, also at this time the left axle needs to be popped out of the trans. Now disconnect the torque converter bolts behind the dust cover. Unbolt any remaining componants attached to the trans. Pop out the right axle. Unbolt the trans from the engine with a proper support fixture under it. In most cases you will have to lower the engine to get the trans to clear the left fender wall. Look this is a really big job and if the proper supports are not used it can be even be dangerous. I would expect it to cost between 500 and 900 to have this swapped out at a repair shop (about 8 hours). But it probably would be money well spent. Here is another thought... many junk yards will also do a swap at more reasonable prices, just something to think about! Good luck!

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Put it on a lift,support the engine from up top or under it, if you don't plan on using the lift for another job. Pull the axles. Then drop one side of the engine/suspension cradle,then the trans.

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