Envoy / Trailblazer Transmission removal 4L60E 4x4 Chevrolet GMC
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- Опубліковано 19 лют 2020
- This is a GMC Envoy. Just like the Chevy Trailblazers. I said in the video they were like the Hummer H3 bit that’s not right. The Colorado’s are like the H3.
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Only a true professional is capable of removing this transmission in a 30 minutes uncut video, while explaining every step. Much respect!
I have a cracked flexplate,
Watching a professional do this indoors,with a lift. I cant imagine how hard it's going to be to do it on
The street,in the cold November rain.
Going down freeways all of sudden gears guit
Transfer control light not even coming on
Still going strong in 2023. Thank you for taking the time to record, explain, and post this!
This video is extremely impressive for accuracy and job performance. Has saved me a ton of work and I had mine out in 2 hours with jack stands on a concrete pad.
Best video out for a Trailblazer transmission removal. There's no wasted time on anything just facts and getting the job done. Keep making great videos. Thanks.
Thanks man.
I'm sad to say, it looks like I'm going to be doing this to my Saab 9-7x (another GM rebadge) today. It blows my mind that you were able to do this entire transfer case and transmission removal with nearly no editing and were done in thirty minutes, that's amazing. I'll be doing mine laying on my back on the garage floor which will make it worse but I guarantee it's going to take me all day and possibly two. You obviously know your s#it! Well done and props to your camera operator. You both do a great job! Many thanks for doing this video.
Haha. Thanks the camera operator was my dad on this one. He taught me everything I know.
It looks a lot easier when it’s in the air. But you will be fine. Of course it will take longer on the ground. I’ve only pulled 2 out on the ground in my life. You will be fine. Take your time. Make sure you stay safe doing it.
How high up you need to jack front end to clear it?@@ltstransmissionhowto5158
Wanna say thank you I'm 17 never pulled a trans in my life bought a 08 trailblazer mint condition with a bad trans to flip it and got the old trans out in about 3 hours learned not to do it on gravel next time thank you for posting this it helped me out alot
That’s good man. I wasn’t much younger than you when I started. I agree gravel sucks. Keep learning and working at it. Whether you just do it on your own stuff or for a career it’s good stuff to know. 3 hours is great time on the ground.
@@ltstransmissionhowto5158 Sand and gravel both are even worse. I had to put my jack stands on 2 pieces of 2x8's to make sure it wouldn't sink
I have yet to have a repair job on my vehicles that I couldn't do but never thought I'd be rebuilding a transmission. Thanks for the videos. With these videos I am confident that I'll get the job done and done right.
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30 mins... YOU ARE THE MAN. great vid.
Very good video breakdown.
Few minor points worth adding for a DIYer.
-there are a couple connections plugged into the transfer case.
-on the cross member I think it’s better to attack the 4 horizontal bolts first bc if there is any type of rust in there it makes getting them out easier.
-on the transmission lines….over time the quick connectors corrode which makes removing the clips near impossible…..instead there are couplers for those lines under the hood adjacent to the air box assy which are much easier to access there.
-for the torque converter bolts use either a swivel or universal for a regular ratchet or use a low profile ratchet…..problem being there isn’t quite enough clearance for normal ratchets so as you turn the ratchet it causes a slight misalignment which can result in damaging the head of the torque converter bolt…..doing so repeatedly will likely round off the head…..if you do not have a swivel or low profile ratchet then just break the bolts loose with a ratchet then turn back them off the rest of the way with an open ended wrench.
Thank you, all I needed was to swap out the trans mount. I'm a rookie, but after watching ur video, I have accomplished my goal.
Awesome. Thanks for watching.
Very good to the point video. I wish more videos on UA-cam were as such. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
Thanks for watching
Thanks for this. “Dude we can fix it” had a very detailed series on the 4L60E but it wasn’t a 4x4
Thank you,I was able to pull my own and saved $1000
Great. I’m glad I could help!
@@ltstransmissionhowto5158 I need help I have an 04 trailblazer was driving down the road one day gave it gas it went about 200 ft and it went in to what I am calling Limp mode (neutral) have changed several sylinoids and still nothing it will not move. Mind you it was running perfectly fine until this.
Either clutches or just wore out or busted a pump. Or stripped something out. But I’m leaning toward clutches just burnt.
Absolutely awsome video!!...I was already suffering,... contemplating starter removal, while getting ready to remove that cat converter for access...and I hadn't noticed the torque converter bolt, access hole!
Thank you for sharing this video. Now I'll be able too take the transmission and transfer case out of the trail blazer.
Good deal. Thanks for watching.
I've been watching crap for a week trying to talk myself into doing this.... well my truck is on stands right now and it's all your fault -thank you ya made me think I have a chance. Excellent video sir many many thanks🛻
Great job very helpful. I have a garage comin next month after thirty years of working on plywood. After that gonna save up and maybe get a lift. Thanks again.
I highly recommend a lift they’re handy
You make it look so easy lol. I gotta pull one tomorrow...never pulled one out on a envoy/trailblazer before.
Great video. I'm linking this for my DIY customers doing a 6L80/90 swap.
Very nicely done. How about I borrow your garage, your lift, your tools, and your fancy transmission jack. You make it look so fun.
It sure does make it a lot easier. The tools and equipment almost makes it look like I know what I’m doing.
Brother this is the best video out no bs ,to the point and understandable. Im doin my 1st currently and the screen is under there w me. You saved me so much money. Thanks
Thanks. I’m glad it helps.
Excellent with great detail!
Great video!! Helped me remove the transmission in my 07 trailblazer. I attempted to create a video on my removal, but will be posting your link on my video!! Giving credit where it is due!! Thanks man!!
I got to change out same 2003 trail blazer trans today
You. Put. Clearly as it can be. Thanks
Good video. Tearing into mine soon. Always a good idea to do a little homework , so you know what your getting into.
Smart thinkin
This helped me very much through this process. Thank you
Thanks for watching. Glad it helped.
so nice and rust free!
Thanks for taking the time to show this. It's not too bad but it's a lot worse on your back under the car vs on a lift!
Oh yeah I agree. It’s a lot easier with a lift. It’s also a lot easier for me to show everything and get it all on camera with it on a lift.
As a mechanic i say thank u i tend to stay in my own lane which is 90s and earlier models but the way things have been im taking everything i can i hate this newer stuff but its not as bad as everyone makes it out to he
I held out as long as I could. But if I’m gonna stay in the game very much longer the new stuff will be the only stuff to work on before long.
@@ltstransmissionhowto5158 u saved me a boat load of time today man i truly appreciate it crazy it took u 30 mins lol now im on the ground and only power i had was a qr in electric impact thats like 8 years old lol still only took me couple hrs now i gotta go find one for the lady
Great clip! I've done quite a few of these but thought I'd watch one and refresh my memory. Your vid did better than that for me, I didn't know whether or not I was going to have to pull the starter or not. Very informative. I wasn't going to watch the install vid but now I am! LOL Thanks a lot!
Thanks for watching.
@@ltstransmissionhowto5158 You're welcome! And I really love that trans jack. I've got one from Harbor Freight that does the job well enough as I don't do a ton of transmissions. Mostly general repairs that includes engines and transmissions. Just out of curiosity, what would that cost?
Last I checked I believe around 1800-2000 it’s been a while since I’ve priced one. They’re pretty awesome. I haven’t tried any other brand other than a snap on one. It was way too big. Hard to move around the shop. And I believe twice the price. We sent it back
@@ltstransmissionhowto5158 Ok, well I guess I can't complain about my POS harbor freight model, It was like under 200 bucks and I've had it for 5 years. I'd LOVE to have a good one like yours but couldn't justify the cost. Thanks again, I'm about to put the trans in right now, I just came in for a break after getting everything prepped, clean, bolts wire wheeled etc. That's most of the work! Actually removing the trans and putting it in, other than being kind of tight and awkward, is not that big of a deal. Thanks again. Oh, do you do vids regularly? I'll subscribe and catch whatever else you put out. I really liked how you did that, you weren't cutting away all the time while the real work was happening. You ACTUALLY did the job while being filmed. That's impressive!
Yeah I try to make them pretty often been a month or two since I’ve made one but I’m about to get back into it
Amazing work!!!!
Thanks for watching
Really helpful. Thanks.
Awsome video. Thanks I'm ready to go. The hose clips are only thing I'm worried about.
good job keepem comeing
Thanks.
Good video i worked at a chrysler dealership for a bout 7 years and the newer trans have the alignment holes 8 speed 9 speed and the 64re
I’ve not ventured into the 8s or 9s. I’m gonna have to get with the program I guess
Thanks for the video
Great video
On a '03 Chevy trailblazer the charcoal canister is square and sits behind the cross member. You need to move it to get the boltsout for the cross member. on the side of the canister facing the front of the vehicle. There are two clamps/clips- there are small slots where you can put a screwdriver and pop it open. Took me 2 days to figure that out. :-(
Yeah. Those are a pain until you figure it out. I would put the bolts in from the other side when you go back in. And the canister goes in easier than it comes loose
@@ltstransmissionhowto5158-- Right, I was saying word for word what you said when you was doin' it. Any advice on picking the right one at pull a part?
wow mate, wow !
great video, thank you
Thank you for watching.
Very good helped.me out a crap ton
Thanks
Thanks for watching.
great video
Most definitely need some help fixing my trailblazer
Well done sir
that looks freaking easy when you see it on video, 30 min and its off, plus explaining at the same time ... god i'd like to be able to do that too
hello friend .I’m renting transmissions every day .but it takes me 3-4 hours. We don’t have a lift, I do everything from the ground lying under the car
Hard work brother.
Great video! Thinking about attempting this with 2004 Envoy, but this coupled with a rebuild seems like waaaay too much work for an old car...
Now imagine im in the process of doing this for the 4th time just on jack stands
You’re the man. It’s hard to do this on jack stands
Looking to have to do mine.
@@dallaserickson2345 its not horrible
@@dallaserickson2345 getting ready to do a 99 tahoe right now
I'm doing a 06 this weekend smh
Nice 30min nice
Best video out there !!! Good shit bro !! 👏 👏 👏
Terrific video! straight to the point and showing all the tips in and all around. Thank you for taking the time and kudos to your pops on camera! Now on to watch your install next.
Thanks man. I appreciate you watching.
What would the trans R&R job cost if customer brought transmission on a 5.3 Envoy? You made that look easy & fast. On the lines, I bought the Lisle tool, it's about the size of a half dollar and knurled, it opens and slips on the line and pushes open the clip to pop the line out. I was handy with AN type fittings & SS braided line... I already bought new Delco steel lines but wonder if it's faster just running SS braided lines forward to a trans cooler?
Thanks for a great video. I'm doing this in my driveway on my back. 2 wheel drive TB. I noticed you didn't mess with the exhaust. Did you just not show that?
You don’t have to do anything on the exhaust unless it’s a 5.3.
Thank you
Enjoyed the video helped me out a ton appreciate you and your help
Thanks. Glad I could help
I have a question for you sir. What would fail in an 05 trailblazer transmission with a blocked off cooler line that was driven seventy miles to cause reverse to go out even though every gear worked perfect before??? I know the trans is shot, putting a different one in right now, Im just one of those guys that has to know the what and why.
And thank you for the great video. Saved me a bunch of time and money I dont have.
The main cause with the loss of reverse is the reverse shell stripping out. But the rear planet set probably got hot with the cooler not flowing. They can cause you to lose reverse too. And will make noise
Question for you.
2006 Envoy XL DENALI
About 1 month ago I was on the highway at about 70mph and was cut-off and had to slam on the brakes. The GMC started to make all sorts of clanking sounds after the incident. The torque converter was locked up when I had to jam on the brakes so I’m fairly certain my noise is in that area. The clanking is very audible at idle and while under power. When I decelerate the noise is absent. Does that sound like a Torque Converter issue? I at first was thinking it was my flex-plate but I would think I’d hear that clanking whether I was accelerating or decelerating.
Great vid.. I have followed the instructions but can''t get the bell housing to separate from the engine on an 03 Trailblazer LS. Any suggestions?
Do I need to remove the starter?
No. They get stuck in the dial pins sometimes. Just double and triple check that you have all the bell housing bolts out. Then you just gotta pry it off. Sometimes they can be a real pain.
@@ltstransmissionhowto5158 You are THE MAN! After working it a little bit more, and prying a little harder It popped ( It was stuck) Thank you so much. I am trying to help an elderly, disabled neighbour who really can not afford to pay anyone to help her and now she doesn't have a vehicle since this quit on her. Thanks for the video!
Thanks
Excellent how to... Sure wish I had a lift instead of laying on the ground. :(
Yeah doing it on the ground is rough
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Great video. Pretty much the same on the trailblazer ss 6.0 with the 4l70-e? Preparing for the day it goes out.
That’s a good question. I’ve not worked one with a 6.0 before.
But I’m sure it’s like the 5.3 ones.
They will actually be like the full size Chevrolet transmission. The exhaust the bell housing started location are all like the 1500. And they are in there pretty tight.
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Here’s a video it’s just like pulling this out
@@ltstransmissionhowto5158 will check it out thanks. Cant be to drastically different anyhow I'd assume. I'll get under there and see which ita closer to. Not a major mechanic here and I've had trouble removing exhaust bolts before that were to rusty.
Hey how's it going. Great video!
Can you tell me
Will a 2005 4l60e trailblazer 4wd swap to a 04' silverado 1500 ls 4x4?
It will. You will just have to change the bell housing and the extension housing.
@@ltstransmissionhowto5158 gaskets?
Extension housing will have a rubber sealing ring. The bell housing doesn’t have any kind of gasket
What l460e are compatible with the H3 I'm wondering if I can swap one from a Colorado I heard programming may be a problem any information would be much appreciated/ great video by the way
I’m not sure on the programming. The 4L60 doesn’t have the tcm or techm inside the transmission. They should do whatever the vehicles computer tells them to
Would I need to lift the whole trailblazer off of the ground to accomplish this or could I simply raise just the front or the back of the vehicle? I do not have a lift and will be doing this laying under the vehicle. Awesome video!
At the very least raise the front. But make sure you have it chocked. When you take the back driveshaft out your vehicle will not hold in park. I’ve seen it happen. You don’t want that.
@@ltstransmissionhowto5158 Thanks for the answer! I will definitely have it chocked and supported in many areas.
Anytime man. Any question just feel free to ask. I’ll help out any way I can.
Just out of curiosity, why do you pull the trigger on the impact 3 or 4 or more times each bolt? Don't you have enough air supply to get a bolt out in 1 squeeze? I have a cordless impact and wonder if this would "impact" (no pun intended) the battery life, 4 squeezes vs just 1 long squeeze...
I guess just habit. I have plenty of air supply.
How long do you think it'd take you to put in the 4 trans cooler steel lines? I can't get under vehicles anymore and have rusty leaking lines and bought 4 new AC Delco lines as well as the Jiffy tool and looking to have somebody (preferably) with a lift and would like to know a good/great price. 04 Envoy 4wd, V8 5.3L. Thanks.
I’m not real sure on a time. I put some in an Envoy with a 4.2 but I already had the transmission out. It was still a job with the transmission out. And I know the 5.3 has even less space. So it will be a good job.
I'm about to pull the trans out of my 2012 4x4 Colorado. It's the process closer to the trailblazer, or a Silverado? Trying to get as much knowledge as I can before I get started
Closer to the trailblazer. The converter bolts you need a crooked end wrench. That works best. Can’t really get a socket in there.
I knew the converter bolts can be a bear, and the front drive shaft is on the other side of the transmission. Am I better off rebuilding it myself, or getting a reman unit with a warranty?
Thanks for taking the time to reply!
They’re just like a regular 4L60. Just a different filter and input shaft. If you’re comfortable building it they’re not bad. Just make sure the splines on the input shaft aren’t stripped or wore. I’ve seen several of these go bad there.
Im having an issue with putting the crossmember transmission/exhaust hanger bracket back in.. Cant get it to line up or the clearance to get it past the edge of the transfercase
This can be a pain. There’s no real good way to do it.
Can you jack the transfer case up any more ?
I have lifted it as far as i could... But the exhaust itself would raise with it also. Defeating the purpose.... But i have decided to leave that bracket out for right now and just installing the trans mount and crossmember bar so i can fill the transmission to make sure i have no leaks in the new cooler lines. And verify if the transmission is going to shift properly.. Had alot of black material and grey looking sludge in the transmission pan. The guy drove the car for at least an hour and a half with the line leaking.. When i had dropped the pan their was maybe only a quart of fluid in it
Yeah I’m sure that one was trashed. That bracket can be a pain. I usually take a pry bar and do a lot of twisting and turning. And for some reason some go in a lot easier than others.
You don’t show how to get the cooler lines off. You say there’s a clip but how does it work???
To replace flywheel on trailblazer 4.2 do u have to take the transmission all the way out ? Thanx..
You have to unbolt it completely from the engine. You might be able to slide it back enough to get in there and remove the flywheel without dropping the transmission all the way down.
Grate job
Thank you.
How much does it cost to replace a transmission like that one in labor ?
I just removed and replaced a transmission and transfer case on a 05 trailblazer. Now I have no speedometer and there's a 3rd plug that looks like it's for the speed sensor but I can't seem to find where it goes. I have all of the plugs on the transfer case and it doesn't go to the transmission either.... Any suggestions? At 28:30 , I believe it's the one hanging out in front of you
There are three on the transfer case. The two toward the back. Then there is one the top passenger side where the the two case halves bolt together. Up above the front driveshaft
@@ltstransmissionhowto5158 thanks, I'll check that in the AM. I don't remember that, but I'm having to lay on my back for this one because my lift is occupied. I do appreciate it though
No problem. If that doesn’t help let me know and I’ll see what I can do to help
@@ltstransmissionhowto5158 I found the pigtail it goes to, thanks again for the help. About to test drive it and see how it goes.
How many total bolts are on the bell housing ? I got 8 out and the transmission is still stuck
I think there is 9.
Found it hiding up top , your the best , thank you
He's awesome. I'm just as good. They're not that bad. That's how a vehicle should be built unlike Ford. Good old American muscle GM Trucks.
I’m tripping cuz I installed mines in 1 hour with a hoist and a big ass transmission lift
Hey brotha if I was too pull a 1993 chevy Silverado z71 4x4 would I be able too bolt it up with the 2003 chevy trail blazer, minus maybe having too change the transmission computer out on my chevy truck computer and using the 2003 chevy tail blazer transmission computer, or would it all work in sink with out doing any thing looks too be all the same minus bell housing is none removable on my trucks trans
I’m not real sure on that. I’ll get back with you
@@ltstransmissionhowto5158 ok thats i beleave the bell housing won't fit because of starter but un sure
@@ltstransmissionhowto5158 good video by the way I got a trail blazer that when u drive it shifts threw all gear but if ubget on it or go above 50 it acts like it out of gear but tyranny fluid was way over full too when I paid 500 for it, why I thought it may be bad
No, they won't interchange because of two reasons. (1) different bellhousing bolt patterns, and (2) different electrical wiring connectors/pin wiring. 1993 4l60e's won't even work in a 1997 because of the wiring differences!
So can I use any 4l60e and just swap the bell housing from the trailblazer to the new tranny or are these trailblazer specific
You can swap them. Just change bell housing
hello friend I have a 2008 trailblazer envoy that has a transfer sound when I put reverse .. what can it be? thank you
What kind of transfer sound ? Like there is slack in the transmission? Or bad u joints ? Does it have reverse ?
Which year model were you working on and what year ranges are the same?
Most all the trailblazers and envoys are pretty much the same when removing. Some transmission are a little different from year to year. But as far as removing them they’re all close to the same. Unless yours has a 5.3. Then it’s about like doing a Tahoe or pickup just in a tighter spot.
@@ltstransmissionhowto5158 mine is the 5.3L and accessing the torque converter bolts is a complete nightmare with the 4x4.
So you don't have to take starter out on a trailblazer to remove transmission?
No. Unless it is the SS or has a 5.3.
I was thinking of the 5.3 then, thanks, I just pulled my trans out of my trailblazer to rebuild it and no joke on getting the cooler line clips out, everything else went smoothly.
Hola discúlpame que herramientas necesitas aparte de Los Gatos
I'm getting ready to do a tranny on a 02 trailblazer. It also needs a front diff. Would it be easier to get the diff out of the oil pan and out of the vehicle while the tranny is out? Its a big job to do the diff, just wondering if this will make the job easier while the tranny is out.
I’ve never done a front diff on a trailblazer. I can’t honestly answer that. But I will say it sure looks like it will suck either way. Sorry I couldn’t help.
Will it it work if I use the original bell housing
You can swap bell housings. That’s fine. You can use a 4L60E out of a Tahoe or pickup and put a envoy or trailblazer bell housing on it and it work. The converters are different.
What are you trying to do ?
What if you’re swapping a envoy trans into a Silverado? And what’s the difference in the converters just stall speed or is there a major difference? I was told just swap bell housings and I’d be good to go
Swapping bell housings is the main thing. The converters are supposed to be the same just a slightly different stall
Yeah the starter locations are on opposite sides and ok. Do you which one has a higher stall, I was told it was only a couple hundred rpms but I can’t find the exact numbers anywhere
My Sony some help with mine badly I wish you could come and do mine I need to drop one and put a new one in desperately bad and I'm by myself don't know what I'm doing and I got so many days to do it in your video is great but I don't even have all the tools or anything I don't have nothing to be able to do this come help me
Fuck I need to get a lift...
How close is this to a 2002 Sonoma 4WD? Thanks!
I don’t have a video of one. But they’re going to be a little closer to the full size pickup rather than the envoys and trailblazers
If you get started and have any questions just email me I’ll try and walk you through it. They’re not bad.
@@ltstransmissionhowto5158God bless, friend. Gotta rear main seal leak. Good times 😂
are the v8 model different??????????
Yes the v8 are like the Tahoe’s and Chevrolet trucks. Just all crammed into the envoy
It's never that easy when trying do stuff
Where do you live
Kentucky
Longer with Hand tools lol
the vent clip is the same as a butterfly clip holing lines into the radiator. fro the rest of the class. never says shit about what your looking at or what step./
Well I do apologize if you’re upset. I thought I was telling everything I was doing. When you’re saying vent clip I think you mean the cooler lines. I’ll try to be more descriptive on the next ones.
but because of that reason it really sucks ass to put in the starter ! what are you doing half the time?you dont explain anything that your doing so we will now what we're viewing,speciffi9cally around the torque converter.
the other half I know because I have done this work and am familiar with the parts. 04 xl 4wd starter is on passenger side for example.
Watch the video lol. If its not cut and dry, pay someone to do it. This is probably the best removal vid on UA-cam. He spends like 2 minutes wasting time looking at the bottom of pan and filter just for giggles, and still gets it completely out in like 28 mins without breaking anything . Thats a pro right there
I guess my 2wd will be easier
Oh yeah. Less stuff to take out.
@@ltstransmissionhowto5158 who makes the best rebuild kit. I just fried mine. Should i replace the pump or wait to see what it looks like. Im pretty sure i didnt mess up the pump because it slipped really bad then nothing
@@ltstransmissionhowto5158 thank you
Thanks