Manual transmission removal - 1997 GMC Sonoma

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The transmission is transversely mounted in these vehicles. The mount that secures the transmission to the body is also supporting the engine. If you want to remove the transmission without also removing the engine you will have to support the engine once you remove the transmission mount. You will need to remove the drivers side wheel, caliper, and rotor. You then need to remove the drivers side CV shaft. You will need to separate the lower ball joint in order to remove the shaft and to provide working room to separate the transmission from the engine. You need to disconnect the Shift cable (automatic) or slave cylinder (manual) from the transmission. You must separate the passengers side CV shaft from the transmission, but you do not need to full y remove it. Ensure that you do not separate the inner CV joint when pulling the transmission free from the inner splines. Remove the flywheel shield plate. If automatic transmission, unbolt the torque converter from the flywheel. Disconnect any electrical connections from the transmission. If automatic transmission, disconnect the hydraulic lines running to the radiator. Unbolt the transmission from the engine at the bell housing. Automatic transmissions will come out fairly easy...manuals you must pull back to disengage the transmission splines from the clutch disc.

Well, they need separating to get to the seal, so if the transmission can be removed without pulling them both out at once, you could do the seal with the engine in the car and the transmission removed. Buy a Haynes repair manual and see if transmission can be removed with the engine in the car. You will need a manual, anyway, for either procedure-either engine and transmission together out of the car, and then separated, or the transmission alone removed.

Front Floor Console Replacement Removal Procedure
1. Remove the console trim plate. 2. Remove the left console trim panel. . 3. Remove the right console trim panel. 4. Remove the floor console compartment.

5. If equipped with an automatic transmission, remove the 4?screws?(1), attaching the console?(2) to the shifter assembly?(3).

6. If equipped with a manual transmission, use a flat-bladed tool to disengage the retaining tabs?(1) attaching the manual transmission shifter boot assembly?(2) to the console. 7. Remove the manual transmission gear shifter knob, if necessary. 8. Remove the manual transmission shifter boot assembly?(2) from the shifter, if equipped.

9. Disconnect the console wiring connector?(1) from the inner console.

10. Remove the two nuts?(1) attaching the floor console?(3) to the vehicle floor. 11. Remove the two screws?(2) attaching the front of the console to the instrument panel assembly. 12. Remove the accessory power receptacle. 13. Lift the rear of the console upward and remove from the vehicle. 14. Remove the floor console armrest hinge, if necessary. 15. Remove the center console end panel.

16. Remove the screw?(2) attaching the floor console rear air duct?(3) to the floor console?(1). 17. Remove the floor console rear duct?(3) from the floor console?(1). 18. Remove the console storage bin, if necessary. 19. Remove the console lamp. 20. Remove the console compartment lamp switch.

You will need to remove the transmission drain pan to remove and replace the Solenoid.

IF YOU REMOVE ALL SIDE MOUNT BOLTS AND TRANSMISSION MOUNT BOLTS REMOVE SHIFT AND RELAY SHAFT RODS IF EVERYTHING BEEN REMOVED AND DISCONNECTED TRY PRYING TRANSMISSION AWAY FROM ENGINE.DO IT EASY NOT HARD TRANSMISSION COULD BE CAUGHT ON SOMETHING.

You'll need to remove the axleshafts. Remove the battery and tray. Disconnect the clutch and shifter from the transmission. Unbolt the starter from the transmission. Support the motor and place a jack under the transmission. Disconnect the transmission mount. Remove the bellhousing bolts and unplug any connectors, also remove the insepection cover. Seperate the transmission from the motor, move the transmission back to get the input shaft out of the clutch disc and lower the transmission down.

Shift Control Linkage The transmission range selector control linkage consists of the following components:

• a floor mounted transmission range selector lever.
• a transmission control switch on the transmission range selector lever.
• a cable connecting the transmission range selector lever to the transmission manual control lever.
• a brake/shifter interlock system.
• an ignition/shifter interlock cable (3F719) connecting the reverse kick down spring (7219) to the steering column lock assembly.

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Section 07-05: Transmission, Automatic—External Controls 1996 Mark VIII Workshop Manual
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION Gearshift Lever Removal

1. Place transmission range selector lever in OVERDRIVE. Remove console finish panel (04567). Refer to Section 01-12 .
   

Console Panel, Floor Removal and Installation

1. Remove gearshift lever. Refer to Section 07-05 .
   
2. Remove center A/C-heater instrument panel finish panel (04338).
   
3. Remove instrument panel finish panel (044D70).
   
4. Remove two screws retaining console finish panel (04567) to radio control cover (04530).
   
5. Unsnap RH rear corner of console finish panel and then disengage three retaining clips from LH rear corner.
   
6. Disconnect cigar lighter socket and retainer (15055), lamp and switch connectors and remove console finish panel.
   
7. Remove two screws retaining console panel (045A36) to instrument panel (04320).
   
8. Open glove compartment door (06024) and remove console glove compartment mat (047A74) in bottom of console glove compartment (06010) to gain access to two console panel-to-instrument panel console bracket retaining screws. Remove screws.
   
9. To remove, slide console panel rearward and up.
   
10. To install, reverse Removal procedure. Tighten screws to 1.5-1.9 Nm (13-17 lb-in).
    
    
    Console Panel, Floor

Item Part Number Description 1 046A44 Radio Finish Panel Assy 2 047A74 Console Glove Compartment Mat 3 045A36 Console Panel 4 N804234-S36 Screw (2 Req'd) 5 N800322-S36 Screw (2 Req'd) 6 N805180-S58 Screw (2 Req'd) 7 N806577 Nut (2 Req'd) A — Tighten to 2.5-3.1 Nm (22-27 Lb-In)

1. Remove brake interlock cable and disconnect cable from range interlock cam.
   
2. Disconnect transmission range indicator lamp/TCS electrical connector.
   
3. Raise vehicle on hoist. Refer to Section 00-02 .
   
4. Remove range cable retaining nut from transmission bracket. Disconnect shift cable and bracket (7E395) from transmission control selector connecting rod adjustment stud (7B415).
   
5. Lower vehicle. Remove range selector lever and housing retaining bolts and remove gearshift lever (7210).
   

Installation

1. Install transmission range selector lever to front floor pan (11135) with retaining bolts. Tighten to 6-8 Nm (4-6 lb-ft).
   

1. Connect shift cable and bracket. Tighten retaining screw to 3-4 Nm (25-35 lb-in). Install retaining clip and connect transmission range indicator lamp wire.
   

1. Install console finish panel.
   

1. Place the transmission range selector lever in OVERDRIVE and apply a 1.4 kg (3 lb) rearward force to the lever.
   

1. Raise vehicle on hoist. Refer to Section 00-02 .
   

1. Connect theshift cable and bracket to the manual control lever (7A256) and transmission bracket. Make sure manual control lever is in OVERDRIVE and tighten nut at bracket to 13-25 Nm (10-18 lb-ft).
   

1. Lower vehicle and check range selector for proper operation.
   

YOU CAN GO TO AUTO ZONE OR ADVANCE AUTO TO GET CAR REPAIR MANUAL.YOU NEED IT TO SHOW AND TELL YOU HOW TO REMOVE TRANSMISSION AND INSTALL IT.YOU HAVE TO GO ON LINE TO ORDER THE TRANSAXLE MANUAL.LOOK UP CHILTON REPAIR MANUALS.THEY SALE TRANSMISSION MANUAL. IF YOUR CAR IS 1999 OLDS ALERO.IT HAD TWO DIFFERENT TRANSAXLES.YOU HAVE 4T40E OR 4T45E.WARNING YOU NEED 2 FLOOR JACKS SUPPORT SUBFRAME.YOU NEED TRANSMISSION JACK.YOU WILL NEED 2 JACK STANDS .ENGINE SUPPORT FIXTURE.OR ENGINE HOIST TO SUPPORT ENGINE TO REMOVE TRANSMISSION.AS A FRIEND I AM LETTING YOU KNOW WITH OUT THESE TOOLS THE JOB IMPOSSIBLE.

Below the link for Chrysler/Dodge auto-transmission manual
http://www.scribd.com/doc/7095618/545rfe-Transmission-Manual

Solenoid mounts outside the transmission, so you do not need to remove the transmission to install. It should be located between fuse box and air filter housing on the top of transaxle case and right next to transmission controle module.
I hope his step by step procedure will work for you. It is not hard at all to replace the solenoid. There are three 10mm bolts. You will also need to remove the input speed sensor. One thing to look out for is not bending the gasket when installing the new solenoid:

1. Disconnect battery negative cable.
2. Remove air cleaner assembly.
3. Remove electrical connectors for transmission control module (please refer the manual I send you and autozone.com website).
4. Remove the Transmission Control Module
5. Disconnect and remove the input speed sensor
6. Disconnect the transmission oil cooler lines. Cap off hoses and fittings to prevent foreign matter intrusion.
7. Disconnect the solenoid/pressure switch assembly connector.
8. Remove the three solenoid/pressure switch assembly-to-transaxle case bolts
9. Remove solenoid/pressure switch assembly and gasket

Keep everything clean to prevent foreign materials to go inside

1. Install solenoid/pressure switch assembly to case using a new gasket
2. Install bolts and torque to 13 N·m (110 in. lbs.)
3. Install 8-way connector and torque screw to 4 N·m (35 in. lbs.)
4. Uncap and install transmission oil cooler lines.
5. Install input speed sensor and torque to 27 N·m (20 ft. lbs.)
6. Install Transmission Control Module
7. Install air cleaner assembly.
8. Connect battery negative cable.

P.s. 1. You can fine some clips on YouTube.com at least for similar cars
2. Also at Autozone.com you can find the component location for your car and repair guide
3. Also there is a link for Mitchel1 online manual useb by US mechanic 1 week subscribtion is
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Good Luck and happy fixing