When to change Trans fluid in a Sierra?

When to change Trans fluid in a Sierra?

Changed trans fluid and filter in my ’99 NBS Sierra yesterday. It’s still on the ramps as the idle drops when I put it in gear, but the engine only revs and doesn’t engage. I removed the shifter bracket when I removed the pan……….it seemed to go back without issue.

What’s the best way to remove an automatic transmission?

Place a wheel chock or wooden block behind one of the rear wheels. Using a floor jack, lift the front of the vehicle and secure with jack stands. Although it is not absolutely necessary, lifting the rear of the vehicle and supporting with jack stands makes the job a little easier.

What do I need to remove transmission from 1998 Chevy truck?

A breaker bar and a cheater pipe on the breaker bar handle are usually needed. Pneumatic (air) tools make the job faster and easier. Using a transmission jack (one which lifts straight up), would make the process much easier, since the transmission is difficult to hold onto, or balance and very heavy.

What’s the best way to remove transmission fluid?

5) DRAIN TRANSMISSION FLUID: Remove all the pan bolts except for a few bolts at one end of the pan – only loosen these. This will allow the pan to drop down on one end so the fluid can drain into your catch pan. See image>>>

Changed trans fluid and filter in my ’99 NBS Sierra yesterday. It’s still on the ramps as the idle drops when I put it in gear, but the engine only revs and doesn’t engage. I removed the shifter bracket when I removed the pan……….it seemed to go back without issue.

What to do when automatic transmission won’t shift into 3rd gear?

Check the Throttle Cables. Changing the fluid solves plenty of transmission issues but if the problem of automatic transmission won’t shift into 3rd gear persists, the parts you should check are the throttle cables. A defective cable with excessive slack is likely to create issues with smooth shifting of the gears.

How to remove a transmission from a Chevy Silverado?

May need to cut it though. 2) The bellhousing torx bolts on the old trans are very tight. Just broke a T50 torx in one. GOing to have to either buy another or drill them off. For the converter bolts, Try using a hammer and chisel to break them free.

Place a wheel chock or wooden block behind one of the rear wheels. Using a floor jack, lift the front of the vehicle and secure with jack stands. Although it is not absolutely necessary, lifting the rear of the vehicle and supporting with jack stands makes the job a little easier.