1997-2001 2.2L Camry automatic transmission removal pt1

How to fix, or replace the transmission. This was a non California model 5sfe engine 2.2 1998 1999 2000 Toyota 97 98 99 00 01
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[@blackngold2009]

I have a 1999 camry still running fine. 360k miles. Best car ever.

[@inaj27]

How often did you change the trans fluid ? I just got a 99 Camry with 231k miles as a secondary daily commuter and it runs smooth . I want to keep it that way too

[@andreyangere3076]

@@inaj27 mine lasted until 312k and my dad changed the fluid every 30k miles

[@Guzzor2]

Damn. Great set of tools. Im jealous. I have to change mine on my 93. I think im gonna send the car down on a cliff

[@RustBeltAuto]

I want to watch.

[@jdmche314]

Can I watch as well

[@ralphmassimo8235]

Great How2, I just dropped the subframe on my first 01 Camry engine swapped into a 97 Camry run great to this day.

[@bennygreene7429]

I have a 2000 Toyota Camry LE. Transmission replaced, did fine for 3 weeks, then began slipping. You could never feel it go into gear, reverse or drive. I knew something wasnt right. Automatic transmission. Transmission was very soft, no response.

[@HS-fw2ed]

Hands down, awesome and brilliant job.

[@brentschurman1017]

I can have that engine & transmission read to pull out in less than 4 hours of wrenching & im no spring chicken 😂

[@davea5150]

Would you change the transmission fluid in a 2000 Toyota Camry 2.2 with 201k. It looks like it was change a long time ago. And the pan gasket leaks. BUT MY PROBLEM IS THE TRANSMISSION PAN BOLT HEADS ARE VERY RUSTY,ROUNDED OFF AND SOME ARE GONE COMPLETELY. VERY ODD BECAUSE THE CAR IS NOT RUSTY UNDERNEATH. OR REALLY ON THE BODY. GREAT VIDEO. MAKE MORE!!!

[@RustBeltAuto]

It depends. If the fluid looks good, I can think about changing it. If it is black, and stinks, I would leave it in there.

[@RWaB7]

You picked the 4 instead of the 6. It's much easier hahaha.

[@Doomzdayxx]

Hey brother, how much of a pain is a clutch job on a 2000 V6 Camry? i've done a clutch on a 96 honda Civic before but I'm guessing this will be much more involved. Any advice would help!

[@RustBeltAuto]

It would require another amazing video.

[@Doomzdayxx]

@@RustBeltAuto Your videos are pretty amazing. you helped me out alot with the civic transmission. This one is making a clacking noise, then when I press on the clutch pedal, the clacking goes away. does that sound familiar?

[@HarleyHill-s4y]

Great insight thank you so much..

[@gta968]

Hey man Im doing a parking pawl replacement job and was wondering if you could describe how to do it? Any help and info would be appreciated. Have a good day

[@RustBeltAuto]

If you can find a library with manuals, or Mitchell on a computer, that would be best for you. The dealer has to let you look at manuals if you need to too.

[@brentschurman1017]

Also idk if you mentioned it because i dont have time to watch the entire video but the differential is separate ftom the gearbox so make sure you fill both because most automatic trans-axles are not this way! Ask me how I know 😂😂😂lol

[@michaelflores5355]

Do you fill the differential with transmission fluid on a 97 Camry le Auto 4 cylinder? Or does it use a different fluid?

[@joshuaxiong8871]

Hi, my Toyota Camry 1998 transmission need to replace because it die. I want to know what tools do I need to work on the cars by hand at home. I want to found out so I can go out and buy stuff to fix my car. It would be great if you can give me list of tools thnx.

[@RustBeltAuto]

If you watch the video, I pretty much explain all the tools I used while I did the job.

[@davea5150]

What is the ear phones for. I assuming there's no heat in that garage. Where's the Boss!!!??? At least it's better than working outside in December 2022. When the weather is in the low 20's. When I'm in the car I put a electric ceramic heater inside. Works well.

[@RustBeltAuto]

I have a bad case of tinnitus, and don't want to make it worse.

[@davea5150]

@@RustBeltAuto How did you or if you did make the tinnitus go away?? There's usually no cure for it. My wife and I both have it. I ignore it. At nite I turn on a small room air purifier. Comforting. 👍👍

[@RustBeltAuto]

@Dave A it is so bad, I cannot hear crickets.

[@jesseurban4462]

Currently have a stuck axle and stuck rack, rack bolts wont budge a mm, soaking them overnight in pb blaster. Hoping they will go then Its time to drop the sub frame. Any advise?

[@RustBeltAuto]

Jesse Urban using 2 prybars instead of just 1 to pop out the axle from the trans has always worked for me. Unless you are referring to the hub side? If you really need to, you can take the rack out with the cradle. It's just messy. Ps fluid usually goes all over the place when you take off the lines. Like it never stops dripping from everything.

[@jesseurban4462]

The axle seems to be stuck in the transmission, the first side popped easy. I’ve try the 2 pry bars trick. Gonna try again in the morning. I hit the rack bolts again with some more pb blaster and letting me soak up some. I’d hate to have to pull the rack down with the frame, may have to though, I figure if I do I’ll use the impact gun to break them bolts lose on the ground. I have a feeling these bolts been on since 2000, figure I’ll anti seize them just Incase I have to ever remove the rack agai . I want to say thanks for the video, Im not a mechanic by all means but I’ll sure do my best to get this sucker going again. Most I’ve done was breaks and a starter, this will be a rewarding achievement.

[@RustBeltAuto]

People seem to have a hard time with that one axle. I have always gotten them out. Choiceless. More leverage ups the odds, and an even consistant jerking motion with 2 prybars works for me. you could try to turn the axle 90 degrees or something once in a while just to move the clip around in there too, maybe that will help. Most people take the rack out with the cradle. I just don't like the mess.

[@robertgorge1152]

Hi .good man.if I use a scicor lif.can do the transmission job like you do too?

[@RustBeltAuto]

Be careful

[@toddolson573]

Liked it! To the point...

[@commentbeast3985]

Hi, can I change the differential without removing the trans? If possible based on what you know, what would make it most difficult?

[@RustBeltAuto]

I honestly don't know.

[@commentbeast3985]

@@RustBeltAuto Thank you for your response.. in that case, can I leave everything connected except the mounts and rack n pinion then remove the cradle if I use a support bar up top? If so I'll have plenty of room to open and remove the dif. So in a nutshell does the cradle hold anything else that's not connected to the engine.

[@RustBeltAuto]

@@commentbeast3985 probably suspension, steering components, and an EVAP canister. Stop trying to make me think please.

[@commentbeast3985]

@@RustBeltAuto lol, ok sorry... But thanks for your help! 🙏

[@graham450r]

Pull the engine and transmission as an assembly through the top. Much easier, faster, no need for am alignment.

[@RustBeltAuto]

I suppose. Million ways to skin a cat.

[@billdougan4022]

That the way I did it. Those CV axles took me forever to get out. Then AutoZone sold me 6 cyl axle cv's, instead of 4 cyl., what a nightmare. He forgot to mention the diff. gets Dextrol 3, and the Trans. Tech IV.

[@liyangtime]

Hi, Do you think is it possible that to remove transmission with 4 regular jack stands or just jack front wheel? My 07 corolla has rear main seal leak, I want fix it in my parking garage, plus I don't have a shop car lift.

[@RustBeltAuto]

The car goes on jack stands, and jack the cradle down.Then drop transmission enough to get at the flywheel, and seal.

[@liyangtime]

Thank you, I also think about jack engine up a little bit, to get tiny more clearance.

[@robertgorge1152]

Very good job man.

[@mattr3632]

Where did you get the s-shaped pry bars that you used to get the left drive shaft out of the tranny? That's exactly what I need to get mine out but haven't seen anything like that anywhere.

[@RustBeltAuto]

That's because I made that s-shaped pry bar 30 years ago when I was 18 years old. It's Italian style. Make your ownie.

[@mattr3632]

Does it have to be heated or did you just hammer it into shape?

[@RustBeltAuto]

@@mattr3632 I put a big pole on it, and found something sturdy on a car to bend it around a couple times.. Heating it messes with the temper, and just bending it actually makes it stronger.

[@robertgorge1152]

Good man.good job

[@dickiekallam7885]

Great vid getting ready to do a 92 I bought cheap will a 97-01 trans work for a 92 It’s a manual

[@RustBeltAuto]

92-96. car-part.com told me so.

[@ralphmassimo8235]

Might mechanically get it to work but your plugs might get in the way. Hope it helps

[@brentschurman1017]

Way easier to pull the engine & transmission together. Its design to be taken out with the engine from the top! Thats why the engine has hooks on it from the factory!

[@TheWade0416]

So do you feel that a '99 4 cyl camry motor will swap straight into a '01 4 cyl body? (01 has cherry body & interior, blown motor- just found a wrecked '99 with 50k miles.)

[@RustBeltAuto]

Couldn't say for sure. Best to go on car-part.com and see if they are compatable, or ask someone on a Toyota forum.

[@remy17.82]

It will be a direct bolt in but you may need a 99 ECM. 00/01 was a split year for ECMs

[@danielreyes8665]

I wish i had the knowledge that you have about this type of thing! amazing! Roughly how long did this whole thing take?

[@chriswright1270]

Derby cars we can swap them in a hr but there's alot less involved...

[@craigmcmanus7180]

I assume that their isn’t any programming that has to be done with replacement?

[@RustBeltAuto]

I did not, worked fine. Probably got a used one that matched the 8th VIN#.

[@craigmcmanus7180]

@@RustBeltAuto 8th vin number is that what I need to look for or can I just call a savage yard tell them I have a 97 4cyl with auto and I’m looking for a transmission?

[@RustBeltAuto]

@@craigmcmanus7180 they will ask you, if needed.

[@commentbeast3985]

9:12 16:04 Removing the cradle

[@jbecker18jb]

How long does it take to replace it?

[@RustBeltAuto]

It really depends on the person, and equipment. It's a day job for me. Labor rate probably calls for about 7 hours as a good guess. Good long time if you're a noob.

[@jesseurban4462]

Noob here and its taking me a good long time so far, Still working on it

[@billdougan4022]

What transmission did you replace it with? Also, is it 7 hours to drop and replace it? Did you replace the torque converter too? Thanks in advance.

[@AHLive215]

whats a job like that cost

[@RustBeltAuto]

I don't know.

[@lance16O1]

What extent do I need to go to replace the rear main seal?

[@RustBeltAuto]

You need to remove the transmission, or the engine.

[@lance16O1]

I was hoping I wouldn't have to remove the transmission completely.

[@donaldace21]

Same thing for 2.2 ‘96?

[@RustBeltAuto]

Probably. I did my listing by fitment of transmission. It will only fit those years, so yours will probably have some differences.

[@justinbouy3153]

Is this the same process for 97 corolla?

[@RustBeltAuto]

Can't remember ever doing one on a 97 corolla.

[@joegarcia8447]

Hi I have a 2001 Camry and my transmission doesn’t go forward only reverse so I’m looking to change it and my mechanic tells me that there’s two types of transmission for my car type A which would cost me less to fix or type u that would cost me a lot more to fix how can I check what type of transmission do I have thank you

[@RustBeltAuto]

I do believe it depends on the engine. Should be on the catalyst sticker on the hood. You can look it up on car-part.com

[@joegarcia8447]

Thank you so much

[@universalstudio7411]

Tq sir

[@sweetteach5968]

where is the transmission located

[@RustBeltAuto]

It's a big thing bolted to the engine.

[@nealmont]

I believe it's a little west of St. Paul.

[@tonytite772]

I'm just getting ready to change a freeze plug on a 94 Camry why I don't know how to do it anybody know the best way to do it it's behind the flywheel

[@RustBeltAuto]

tony tite I don't believe that is your problem, just because it is so rare for that to happen, have heard of it though, and if it is, you need to get the old one out carefully with a chisel, hammer, and probably a vise grip to grab it after you bent the crap out of it, or pound it sideways, and pull it out. Then you need to get a new core plug, put some #2 permatex non hardening pliable gasket sealant on it, and pound it in with a core plug, seal installer.

[@Sidielbou1896]

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[@RustBeltAuto]

You have an amazing mind to be able to read and write all those scribbles. I have no idea.