JIMS TRANS INSTALL PICS 009
OK. First, you gotta know what a transmission LOOKS like.
Date: 01/14/2006
OK. First, you gotta know what a transmission LOOKS like.
JIMS TRANS INSTALL PICS 012
Loosen the bolts. Then remove all but two. That way the pan will hang and direct the draining fluid into the pan.
Date: 01/14/2006
Loosen the bolts, all but two. That way the pan will hang and direct the draining fluid into the pan.
JIMS TRANS INSTALL PICS 013
Remove cover, and make a wiring diagram. A little time at this point will pay off later.
Date: 01/14/2006
Remove cover, and make a wiring diagram. A little time at this point will pay off later.
JIMS TRANS INSTALL PICS 015
OOOOOHHH! Lentech goodness!!
Date: 01/14/2006
OOOOOHHH! Lentech goodness!!
JIMS TRANS INSTALL PICS 013
Secure wires out of the way so you can work. Remove the bolts holding the VB to the trans. case. There will be two pistons that drop down with the VB. Make note of their location.
Date: 01/14/2006
Secure wires out of the way so you can work. Remove the bolts holding the VB to the trans. case. There will be two pistons that drop down with the VB. Make note of their location.
JIMS TRANS INSTALL PICS 016
Compare valve bodies to make sure they are the same.
Date: 01/14/2006
Compare valve bodies to make sure they are the same.
JIMS TRANS INSTALL PICS 018
Clean your pan of all old fluid and gasket sealer. The trans pan is sealed with RTV. There is currently no gasket I am aware of.
Date: 01/14/2006
Clean your pan of all old fluid and gasket sealer. The trans pan is sealed with RTV. There is currently no gasket I am aware of.
JIMS TRANS INSTALL PICS 019
Make sure the trans pan mounting surface on the tranny is clean as well.
Date: 01/14/2006
Make sure the trans pan mounting surface on the tranny is clean as well.
JIMS TRANS INSTALL PICS 020
These are the two pistons that drop down with the VB. They are different bore sizes so it's pretty hard top get them mixed up.
Date: 01/14/2006
These are the two pistons that drop down with the VB. They are different bore sizes so it's pretty hard to get them mixed up.
JIMS TRANS INSTALL PICS 023
While holding the VB, the pistons, and your tongue at the right angle, install your first bolt or two and then let the blood return to your arms. Yeah, it's fun, but this is the hardest part of the install.
Date: 01/14/2006
While holding the VB, the pistons, and your tongue at the right angle, install your first bolt or two and then let the blood return to your arms. Yeah, it's fun, but this is the hardest part of the install.
JIMS TRANS INSTALL PICS 024
Install the rest of the bolts, your wiring, and the ground strap.
Date: 01/14/2006
Install the rest of the bolts, your wiring, and the ground strap.
JIMS TRANS INSTALL PICS 025
Filter and pan. Refill and go for a drive.
Date: 01/14/2006
Filter and pan. Refill and go for a drive.
JIMS TRANS INSTALL PICS 026
Hey look, I installed a Jegs fuel gauge!! NICE!!
Date: 01/14/2006
Hey look, I installed a Jegs fuel gauge!! NICE!!
