Ive replaced the Isuzu through the bottom without removing the cradle, piece of cake. Ive replaced the 3-speed auto though the bottom as well without removing the cradle, a little diffucult, but it can be done. Has anybody replaced the 4T40E transmission through the bottom without removing the cradle? Will it physically work?
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Also, i've been told over and over that the 98+ 4T40E is different from the 96-97. Are they full of themselves, or is this true?
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I thought 98 was the first year for the 4 speed?
On the inside my car looks like a fighter jet.
The computer programming is pretty much the same from 96-02. The plug that controls the 4T40E is also the same from 96-02. I do remember some kind of change in 98, but I beleive all 96-02 transmissions will work.
Are we talking LN2 or LD9. LN2 has a different bell housing from 98-02. LD9 bell housings are the same from 96-02.
Also, a 4T40E isn't coming out the bottom. unless your dropping the cradle.
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PRND321 Till I DIE
Old Motor: 160whp & 152ft/lbs, 1/4 Mile 15.4 @88.2
M45 + LD9 + 4T40-E, GO GO GO
-MD- Enforcer wrote:Also, a 4T40E isn't coming out the bottom. unless your dropping the cradle.
^Agreed. I don't think you'll be able to pull that one off.
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So a 96 grand am tranny from an LD9 will have no problems in my 98?
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I can not remember if the grand ams had a different side trans mount than the cavaliers.
PRND321 Till I DIE
Old Motor: 160whp & 152ft/lbs, 1/4 Mile 15.4 @88.2
M45 + LD9 + 4T40-E, GO GO GO
So i checked my fluid just for the hell of it, i was only about 1/2 a quart low so i added some extra fluid i had laying around. Probably a waste of fluid, but ive had it sitting around for years.
Also, This may be a stupid question, but the CV axle doesn't look like its pushed in all the way. Does this look right to you?
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Looks a little out....but can you pull it out further than that?
PRND321 Till I DIE
Old Motor: 160whp & 152ft/lbs, 1/4 Mile 15.4 @88.2
M45 + LD9 + 4T40-E, GO GO GO
Is this one of those cases where the aftermarket replacement axle was found to be slightly shorter than the stock axle? I remember reading that on here somewhere and I'm pretty sure it was a problem only automatics had.
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i can move it about 1/8 inch back and forth so it feels like the lock ring is in place, it just doesnt look right
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Yes, some of the after market axles are to short, and can pop out while turning sharply. I posted a bunch on info on this a while back.
PRND321 Till I DIE
Old Motor: 160whp & 152ft/lbs, 1/4 Mile 15.4 @88.2
M45 + LD9 + 4T40-E, GO GO GO
