Any advice or tips on removing a transmission on a 2001 chevy impala 3.8l ?

Leave that one to an experienced professional. The job can take all day for an average mechanic, someone that makes their living installing and removing transmissions can do it in an hour or two. Someone completely inexperienced will never get it done.





Not like a rear wheel drive car where anyone that can turn a wrench and basic common sense could do it!Any advice or tips on removing a transmission on a 2001 chevy impala 3.8l ?
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Disconnect the battery negative cable.


Remove the throttle body air inlet duct.


Disconnect the electrical connectors from the transaxle.


Remove the transaxle range selector cable retainer from the cable.


Disconnect the transaxle range selector cable from the transaxle.


Remove the transaxle wiring grounds from the transaxle.


Remove the upper transaxle bolts (3,4,5) and the stud (2).


Install the engine support fixture.


Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.


Remove the front wheels.


Remove the push-in retainers from the left engine splash shield.


Remove the left engine splash shield from the vehicle.


Remove the push-in retainers from the right engine splash shield.


Remove the right engine splash shield from the vehicle.


Remove the frame from the vehicle.


Remove the starter motor.


Remove the torque converter bolts.


Disconnect the transaxle oil cooler pipes from the transaxle. Important: Position and secure the wheel drive shafts out of the way.


Remove the wheel drive shafts from the transaxle.


Disconnect the vehicle speed sensor electrical connector. Important: Ensure the transmission jack is properly secured to the transaxle.


Position a transmission jack under the transaxle and secure the transmission jack to the transaxle.


Remove the transaxle brace.


Remove the lower transaxle bolt (6) and stud (1).


Remove the transmission from the vehicle. Important: Use J 35944-A or equivalent to flush the following components whenever the transaxle is removed for overhaul or whenever the torque converter pump or the case is replaced:


Flush the transaxle oil cooler pipes and the transaxle oil cooler.


Transfer all necessary parts as needed.





If you will need Instalation tips,let me know.Good luck.
Yeah, take it to a mechanic. It sucks to work on them.
ITS NOT HARD TO DO BUT PULL THE ENGINE AND TRANNY OUT TOGEATHER UP. THE HOOD WILL NEED TO BE REMOVED AS WELL. I HAVE DONE THIS 3 TIMES ON GM FWD CARS. IF YOU ARE ANTYGOOD IT SHOULD TAKE YOU BY YOUR SELF 6 TO 8 HOURS TO DO.GOOD LUCK