Transmission Replacement

Ok, so this is the last thing that needed to be replaced on the car as I've replaced everything else. I paid $465 for the transmission (torque converter incl.) last fall sometime. The price was reasonable, because it was the only one I could find that I didn't have to drive 100's of miles to get. It sat in my garage for nearly 6 months I think.

So this past week, I started breaking down my car. Considering that my tracker is a 4wd, everything below the jeep had to come off. Everything. (@.@) Front drive shaft. Rear drive shaft. Two cross members that support the transfer case and tranny. Both gear shifts (cab-side) Transfer case. Exhaust pipe (from the exhaust manifold side). Starter. And only then was I able to get to the transmission.

Luckily, I had a very good friend (it would have to be a very good friend) helping me with the removal and installation of the transmission, which I could not have done by myself...or, something I didn't want to try! Thank you Spetty for ALL of your help!

The bad transmission we pulled.


The new transmission we installed.