Nissan Rogue Transmission Swap - Part 3

[@rogerb6611]

Thank you Ivan for bringing us along, I thoroughly enjoyed the action and drama. It's amazing what you can do with a little experience, common sense and a whole bunch of ambition.

[@ironbow123]

Good job! It's actually nice to see someone look at the entire picture and point out how not to design a vehicle and showing the real labor involved when doing repairs. They are vehicles and not snap together models like the novices think they are lol

[@paulanderson4032]

Intelligent, analytical, logical. You've certainly got what it takes to do the job.

[@bobflannagan7262]

Don't dare listen to name-callers. Your stuff is extremely valuable and if I lived in Pennsylvania I'd be very happy to pay your fee anytime. I also like your business model. PHAD is great. Never ending thanks!

[@PineHollowAutoDiagnostics]

Thanks for the kind words, Bob!

[@TheDisgruntledMechanic]

As I get older I find these type of projects less fun. Back when I was younger it so much easier to rip into these jobs! Great series Ivan! keep the awesome videos coming.

[@DK-vx1zc]

Thanks for the detailed procedure. I appreciate your can-do attitude.

[@randylooper2346]

Ivan, you and eric o and scanner danner are my idols and thank yall so much for your educational videos. Your videos constantly push me to learn new things in auto industry, when i go to work eveeyday i plan on learning something new if i ever come across mechanic that says i can do it all i steer clear of them but thanks again for everything

[@dcrickerson7611]

Whew! That was tough! I wanted so bad to be there to help you guide that puppy out of it's hole and on to the ground. I use to long distance cycle and also mountain bike, but that was when I was a younger man. I did cross Florida from one coast to the other in 1989, 171 miles in 9 hours 22 minutes. No speed record but I did finish. I was forty years old then now I'm sixty eight. Man life really flies, enjoy every minute of it. Hope you had a good ride. Looking forward to part 4.

[@QueenCityHistory]

Ivan I know how much you enjoyed doing this...I have a 96 Lincoln Continental that needs a new transmission...you can let the fun continue!

[@makethemfly7660]

It is very refreshing to watch your "can do" attitude! You put into place a plan of action for each project with great results. Keep up the great work!

[@PineHollowAutoDiagnostics]

Thanks for the supportive comment! It keeps me motivated :)

[@daniemurphy7681]

As always, great video. Thanks for taking the time!

[@RFmaster89]

Fun Fun fun - try to use short studs instead of bolts to keep bell-housing in line with engine to keep TC from hanging up during separation... Good job Ivan - two jacks and no help. молодец!

[@jimm1028]

That was exciting . Nice work! Camera work was impressive considering the position you had to work in . Thanks for bringing us along.

[@tonymontana6368]

after seeing these videos I'm staying with my old cars.

[@tonymccarthy9273]

Hi Ivan , thanks for for your KZbin videos, I must hand it to you , I think you,re a very good car doctor , I've watched hours of your videos , I don't enjoy too much scanning stuff ,but I like it when you test wiring faults , motors ,like fan motors , or wiper motors etc, and I like the way you bypass wires that are faulty , good stuff ivan , anyway my name is Tony , I live in bedfordshire , England , thanks for taking the time to make the videos, I'm just watching the gearbox replacement on the Nissan 👍👍👍👍

[@ericcorse]

It is my opinion if the engineers that design cars and trucks had to work on them they would do better. Well done Ivan, steady as you go.

[@halnywiatr]

There is a special level of Hell reserved for engineers to have to work on their creations for the rest of eternity.

[@trippplefive]

looks like nissan like to cut corners everywhere ... including hiring crappy engineers.

[@joevignolor4u949]

The engineers who design these cars are paid to design them to go together quickly and easily during assembly. What happens later does not concern them in the least. In fact the people who pay the engineers would prefer it if you were to buy another new vehicle instead of repairing the one you already own.

[@walkerpendleton760]

Yes Chevy I agree Chevy owners would agree

[@bastianfromkwhbsn8498]

Great job, Ivan. Love the series!

[@jonnygg6594]

thanks for bringing us along on this repair!!

[@humidbeing]

Rockauto's awesome database & Hi-res photos have saved me many times. It's a great trick.

[@goodfellowsgarage]

Great work! you do the DIY guys proud. Well done -

[@scottpardee5514]

The ones who are calling you a cry baby - obviously never worked on modern cars. I feel your pain on these newer cars. No thought is put into the designing of these cars. Just how much they can get from you. Their hopes are, if they cant get to the parts, they will bring them into the dealer.

[@SmittySmithsonite]

Agree 100%! They either never touched a wrench, or, they work designing these piles ...

[@SmittySmithsonite]

HAHAHA! Yeah it sure is nice to work on something that has no body attached yet. Unlimited access. :)

[@zoidberg444]

Arm chair mechanics are a plague.

[@Tedybear315]

I like Matt S's description better "Haynes Jockeys".....

[@davem5333]

The engineers that design modern vehicles are focused on manufacturing and assembly cost. Little if any thought is given to repair access.

[@35milesperhour94]

Ivan, I was shocked when you said you're going to be in a mountain bike race the next day after wresting that transmission out. You're super human.

[@MrBez09]

Now I can only watch someone else do it in aw of there enthusiasm

[@johnaclark1]

Well done, Ivan. I agree with the rest that anyone calling you a "crybaby" hasn't been underneath the vehicle on a creeper and a breaker bar with rust falling in your eye. That was a perfect dance of floor jacks to nicely lower that trans. I hope you replaced that rear main seal while you were in there. Putting in a $2600 transmission means you hope to get at least another 100K out of it and I'm not sure the original rear main seal will last that long.

[@graymodeler]

Great job! Proud of you. You will probably need the footage to see where everything went! Good luck in the race.

[@PineHollowAutoDiagnostics]

Ha! Actually I did have to go back a couple times and see...."ah so that's where that bolt went!" ;)

[@carljenkins5092]

I have two Nissans. A 18 Rogue and a 14 Altima. I’m going to change my fluid every year and hope for the best. I certainly don’t want to have to do this. Great Video. Thank you so much for Posting it.

[@denniswilkinson1118]

Well done Ivan, that's certainly a tough job to do without a lift. Thanks for bringing us along. Waiting for part 4.

[@auvaileutele5818]

that axle will come out if you just pry hard on it. You didn't have to take the bracket out. For a one man working, you're doing outstanding I love your channel. Keep it up.

[@1967lathrop]

I can’t believe you don’t cus I used to in my younger days. But can’t see crying in any of the videos I have seen. Good work.

[@Mrkitty2024]

i tnink your doing a good job i been a mechanic for 15 years and i been i the same situations where they put to much stuff in way good job bud keept it up

[@4WDIESEL1]

love these long videos

[@wallyg.2409]

I complain all the time when I'm working on my car Ivan. It's the way it is. I call them genius', the same ones who buried your starter back there.

[@ironman1518.]

AWESOME Video Ivan thank you! Great job! I'd like a video about u and your mtn bike racing, bike model, mods you've done, race preparation, etc. I bike raced for MANY years, road, Time Trial, Tri's (lots), and mtn bike raced. Also did most of all my car repairs most of my life!

[@bbogdanmircea]

Amazing job and you did it all alone ! I really feared that it will slip the jack and crush down the floor but you balanced it greatly maybe you should get one of those adapters for the floor jack that you hook the transmission with chains and you can also rotate it or tilt it

[@Bunkysworkshop]

YEEHAW. I don't know why I was nervous but I was. Good job 👏

[@Cavalier_Steve]

Very nice work Iven this shows that even us DIYers can do it, just lots of patience and constant planning. Cheers 🍻

[@zombietherapy1759]

gonna need a pot of borscht after this one. i actually followed your recipe, and it turned out great.

[@PineHollowAutoDiagnostics]

Now that is a fantastic idea!

[@tonykilbourn7812]

the suspense is as good as it gets! thanks

[@baxrok2.]

You did it, congratulations Ivan! Well done. That's a great feeling for sure. Looking forward to the install. Thanks!

[@PineHollowAutoDiagnostics]

Done? Well at least half way there in any case ;) Thanks for watching, John!

[@baxrok2.]

Dude, you got it out, well done! That's a milestone, you're halfway. Looking forward to the install!

[@Mtechthewise]

I was worried for your safety as the cvt separated from engine, the risk of doing this by yourself and having the transmission fall on your legs or chest...glad it all went well. I hope you get some assistance with the install of new cvt.

[@joevignolor4u949]

The jack he is using to carry the transmission is a floor jack and not a transmission jack. He got away with using it because he had the transmission pretty well balanced and it didn't roll off the wooden block and fall off the jack. If it did it would have landed either on him or on the floor. A proper transmission jack has a wide lift platform that the transmission sits on and a safety strap that goes up and over the transmission to hold it safely on the jack. Whenever I needed one I used to rent one from a tool rental place.

[@michaelpeters5007]

I’m pretty sure there is a snap ring for the axel rf holding the bearing in there that’s why it wouldn’t come out

[@toroon]

Ivan, this reminds me of what ETCG used to do before he went all HOLLYWOOD! Floor jacks rule my friend.

[@satamanschmidt3428]

I've made that point previously on an Eric O. video where there were like 100 comments about ETCG. I believe his core viewing audience loved the struggle. When he got his lift his fans deserted him as they could no longer identify with working on cars with the proper equipment.

[@jimzivny1554]

Good video, it reminded me of working in the street as a kid! I'd pull the flywheel and look for the source of the leak, you're always going to wonder about it if you don't, you don't have enough of a view through that small hole for a proper diagnosis, just a thought.

[@JamesJohnson-kw9gh]

Now try it like did in the gravel because my shop was to full and in the winter by your self ,really good job bud love to learn from your work with electronics and wave forms .

[@martinfernandonhs93]

Pshh, we sometimes get dusty bolts that are a nightmare to remove lol! Central and Southern Arizona can get pretty dusty tbh

[@throttlebottle5906]

"dusty" bolts hahaha

[@autotechmike]

what's the book time on the starter ivan it told me 0.8 so I'm curious cause that looks like a lot of work to uncover that starter. I'll look up the procedure. you have my curiosity at the max good video and great work keep it up.

[@PineHollowAutoDiagnostics]

Yeah maybe I was being too harsh on Nissan...maybe the book time of 1 hour includes 30 minutes of cursing the designers haha

[@autotechmike]

Pine Hollow Auto Diagnostics .... You just add that into the labor fee lol jk

[@Bluuplanet]

I think I'd replace the starter now too, just cause it's easy to get to.

[@4WDIESEL1]

well done. i was getting a little bit worried there, but you came trough. good job.

[@moldingpro7208]

I was starting to think you were going to have to remove the front seats, carpet, steering wheel, front fenders, bumpers, exhaust system, and struts...

[@fonzo2525]

that's the starter replacement procedure,lol

[@garylozado6142]

I think these cars are closer to becoming either disposable or rendering them unrepairable by an everyday mechanic (this is in reference to the starter location). My hat's off to you, Ivan.

[@Eromatic]

Looking forward to the starter replacement video next month.

[@PineHollowAutoDiagnostics]

I, on the other hand, am not LOL

[@eddiemartinez265]

Then change it Ivan.

[@dil6969]

Our former Volvo has a very similar passenger-side axle. It was only retained by the intermediate shaft carrier. But, being in Arizona, it came out with a gentle pull :)

[@PineHollowAutoDiagnostics]

haha not the case here...

[@madmadimadison7542]

I came for the info, stayed for the fact that you're a fellow mountainbiker, and subscribed for the "Girls" shoutout. Noice job!

[@amtpdb1]

Did you get a new torque converter for the new transmission? Thanks for the video.

[@tonypond8196]

nightmare job tears when lifting in the new transmission done one on my driveway last year

[@keithnoneya]

I was on needles and pins watching you drop that without a transmission jack, one slip and there goes your core! Nice job, recommend you get a transmission jack though. Don't bother getting one of those Hydraulic Jack Transmission Attachments they don't work very well and are very unstable. Also if you get one of the Harbor Freight Transmission Jacks don't use the chain attachment that comes with them, they release easily, almost dropped a transmission using it. Thanks for sharing. Best Wishes & Blessings. Keith Noneya PS In place of the chain that comes on the HF Transmission Jack, use a Ratcheting Strap like for a truck cargo bay.

[@aidsy60]

Nice one Ivan, looking forward to the reassembly!

[@PineHollowAutoDiagnostics]

Coming right up, Adrian! Get the popcorn ready :)

[@MrBez09]

Keep em coming Ivan thanks it brings back memories

[@PineHollowAutoDiagnostics]

Good memories or bad ones?

[@humidbeing]

When you've got studs in the torque converter you can't just lower the trans. It must come straight back first. Otherwise you can destroy the pump/input shaft seal. When the TC has bolts like in a chevy you can just drop her with very little separation.

[@josefranciscoesquertalaman3827]

Como tiene trabajo: a la hora de armar va a estar lo bueno, con que nó te sobren tornillos o piezas. Saludos de Sonora México

[@andykidwell6187]

Ivan the Renault-Nissan Alliance may be the reason why you see so many fastener sizes uncommon on Japanese vehicles. Your wife's Japanese Rouge may have a bit of French in it ;-)

[@BlindBatG34]

Andy Kidwell I was wondering the same thing. I don't recall my 90's Nissans using 13mm, 15mm, 16mm or 18mm fasteners.

[@38911bytefree]

Yep, in fact just have a look at the Renault family styling and you will discover that the grill lines, projectors and hood are very similar to this Rogue. They have merged before 2000. Just pray the the electronics are not from the French side. You can got back in time and compare the second gen Megane with the Nissan Altima. At this time Renault introduce its 16 1.6 litter with over 100HP. This was in 1999. This engine gave them good reputation, with insane reliability and brilliant fuel figures. So, they did good things as well. I wouldnt mind Nissan borrow this engine from Renault LOL as soon as they dont borrow any electronic modules.

[@RicardoPCGamer]

Andy Kidwell Nissan rogue = Renault kadjar

[@rhkips]

Oh geeze, the skirt is leaking? What a pain in the butt!! Yeah, I'd probably leave that alone, too. This is certainly one hell of a job! Loving all the ingenuity that comes from working solo, and definitely can't wait to see that teardown video! :D

[@547Rick]

Slick move with the foot action on the torque converter bolts!

[@keithfrisell4271]

Man I gotta give you respect for doing this on the ground, as for that axle not coming out I remember years ago those front drive fords were a pain and if you were lucky enough to get one out then mr snap on had a special driver to pound out the other one good times! Have a great day. Keith

[@HUBBABUBBADOOPYDOOP]

*Great job, Ivan.*

[@lionelmumper7531]

Been Fix-in Stuff on my back for 40 years. Never did it with a camera. Don't weaken, the Team needs you.

[@luvsthestarz66]

Awesome videos Ivan!!

[@scottpardee5514]

I would replace the axle shafts seals and the starter while your in there. 👍🏻

[@PineHollowAutoDiagnostics]

New trans come with new seals...as for the starter....if it ain't broke... :)

[@infinity3jif]

don't fix it

[@cjones4512]

That car would get a new factory Nissan starter while I was there. My luck it would go out the following week because I disturbed it.

[@humidbeing]

The OE parts with 200K on them are better than what he could buy at most places.

[@eddiemartinez265]

But Ivan you don't want to have to swap that starter later its a pain.

[@patrickschenker2442]

ivan, great video and yes i love to see you struggle it make's it real 😁

[@themechanic6117]

skotty Kilmer does crack nuts like that "ughhh" . he'll have it done before you can say "rev up your engine !"

[@AutoBikeTruck]

Watching you work on that car makes my lower back hurt Just you being under the car and no lift great video your videos are as real as it gets i bet your back is killing you after you get this job done Keepin it Real

[@PineHollowAutoDiagnostics]

The mountain bike race the following day helped loosen it up a bit lol

[@schwartzenheimer1]

Pay no attention to the do-nothings calling you crybaby. This video, and others, have helped me decide NEVER to buy Nissan. These engineering flaws are a non-starter for anyone who doesn't want to throw a bunch of money at what should be a simple repair (like changing a starter). I can only imagine what the dealer would charge for this...keep up the good work, and thanks for your videos

[@HughJassKoda]

Great video! You mentioned trying a new video resolution for this video. I personally don't think it is as clear as the first two parts but good none the less. Thanks for showing the entire process. Off to watch part 4. P.S. I am also in Arizona. Phoenix, close to the now closed Metro Center mall.

[@NicholiCollazo-r5o]

I need help out of all the searching, your videos are the closest to helping me out.

[@somerandomguy3868]

I remember back in the day when Toyota and Nissan were built in Japan almost everything was 14 or 17 mil those were the days this is a tough job on the ground it's good that you're getting this kind of experience nice compact air gun

[@gomd3rd]

Hey I might be wrong and I haven't finished the video, but on that passenger side axle where the bearing you said was seized, there were two bolts that hold a metal cover over it. Makes sense that if you remove those two, the little cover over the bearing will slide off and you can pull the axle out without removing the PITA bracket.

[@PineHollowAutoDiagnostics]

Oh I tried that at first. Didn't budge :)

[@markkoszela7663]

I had the same problem with the Carrier bearing on my Rogue. I heated it for about 30 seconds with an oxyacetylene torch, and one hit with a slide hammer and it came out.

[@exmotorsports]

Well Ivan, now that you've jinxed yourself on that starter...better change it out now or you'll be doing it about a week after getting everything back together. Leaving the misses stranded on a hot day with your burger and beer.! Man that would suck!! haha Great Job and a great work out Ivan. Now if youtube would play backwards...we get to see you put everything back together. (: Less sweating for you that way. Cheers

[@dil6969]

Really nice balance on that transmission.

[@robs8467]

Pure satisfaction breaking 5 exhaust bolts loose with no damage.

[@georgeshadrick640]

Very informative video thanks Ivan free service happy Mother's Day

[@throttlebottle5906]

Ivan meets thread locker @ 23:54 :) i was waiting for your foot to knock the transfer case off lol!

[@michaelmorell7451]

There is a 2 bolt aluminum bearing retaining bracket on the top side to replace the passenger side. Removing them would have let you remove the axle through the bracket. Without having to remove all those brackets and other parts They are shown numerous times in your video.

[@swallowinn4410]

Hi Ivan Put a 2x4 across the top side and chain the rear of the engine to it. They make a fancy support bracket for this but the 2x4 will work fine. it allows you to control engine adjustment by adding shims under 2x4 and keeps the 2nd jack out of the way If you have not already reasembled the unit I think you will find the top side support an advantage. Have a good one and keep the videos coming.

[@throttlebottle5906]

I made my own engine holder support with 1.25" pipe, large threaded eyelets, random chain and other materials I had laying around. stupid FWD minivans of the 90's

[@swallowinn4410]

Hi Throttle Bottle I hear you the qriginal 2x4 I made up was borrowed so often i made a second one so I was not without one when it was on loan (LOL) Several got left at the scrap yard when removing a transaxle. I used the Bar from a weight set several times as well but the 2x4 worked better.

[@viewmaster6949]

Ivan if you think you have it hard just think about us in the third world countries who does it daily with the basic hand tools but we get the job done and the pay isn't all that great. If I had the quality tools you have, I would be working in style. Anyway you are doing an amazing job.

[@SmittySmithsonite]

I curse automotive design every single time I put a wrench on one! You should've seen me doing the pitman arm on a '96 Tahoe - so much crap in the way of the steering box, and then they put the inner fender OVER the top bolt! INFURIATING!! When you were saying how great the engine has been over the years in the Rogue, I was yelling at my screen, " SHHHH IVAN!! You'll jinx yourself"! Can't let it hear you say things like that - it'll grenade out of spite, LOL! :D

[@eddiemartinez265]

I had to do mine on my 2002 silverado same as yours should use the otc pitman arm puller. It is made for that pain in the butt job on most 4/4 trucks make's a three hour job a half hour job.

[@SmittySmithsonite]

I have the whole kit. Actually had to use my tie rod puller because the jaws wouldn't fit between the pitman and box housing. Didn't feel like playing around with digging that foam washer out of there. Was shocked it didn't break! Most of the time was ate up removing the fan, and having all 4 speed nuts spin and tear thru the shroud - had to grab them with needle nose vice grips, then yank the rusty bolts out. Then had to bend inner fender to access top steering box bolt, then juggle the box into position over the tubular core support braces - total nightmare of engineering there! Also had to bend up the passenger side inner fender, and get creative with air bag sensor wiring to access the idler assembly bolts. I used to think the S-series trucks were a PITA!! WOW ...

[@eddiemartinez265]

I know the kit that kit wont have the puller i am taking about it looks like a n everyday puller but it has the bolt in from the bottom with a center works great

[@ralphstrong1518]

You may want to check your jack stands for a recall by harbor freight for falling apart when you least want them to. The 3 ton # is 61196. Nice video.

[@sjn7220]

Nicely done. Too bad you couldn't tow it to Eric's shop and use his lift.

[@chungaleta1234]

People who say you complain too much... I'd like to see them doing a job like this,,, would they bite as much as they bark? Looking forward to the installation and the tear down. Are you fixing the oil leak as well?

[@jimzivny1554]

One idea that came to me afterwards, you seemed surprised that trans oil was leaking out as you separated the trans and engine, the torque converter holds 4-6qts of oil internally. If the new trans is completely empty it'll take an extra few qts besides the volume held in the pan, valve body ect. Just thought I'd mention it.

[@TexasPLNR]

Kudo's for tackling this job w/o a lift. I get nauseated lying on my back for an extended period but still do it occasionally. great v ideo1

[@danielkimbrue171]

You’re putting way too much faith in those motor mounts 😂.

[@moneymac2864]

Ivan keeps it real...great job.

[@35milesperhour94]

Ivan, I saw "Toptul" on one of your wrenches. They look like good wrenches. Extra long for leverage.

[@PineHollowAutoDiagnostics]

They were actually sent to me by a viewer. I don't know how I ever got by without them!

[@majetoJESUS]

well done bro!!!

[@langcao2931]

Anyone know the name or part number for the cover that he removes at the 22:48 mark? I need to replace that and cannot locate the part online and Nissan dealership struggled also.

[@isshinryu4734]

Good job, and for anybody who said you cry too much, let them make a video of this difficult job and see how much crying they'll do. 😂👍

[@scottsmalley786]

What was holding up the engine when you lowered the engine cradle. Im doing a 2011 and looks like front and rear motor mounts are coming off with cradle

[@shojay9270]

Ok so after watching this, all I can say is....wow. This draws me to a question, if the starter on these Rogues need to be replaced, does that mean I need to remove the exhaust, driveshaft, transfer case and k-member? Just to get to the starter? Good job this episode by the way.

[@Garcansdad]

You're not a cry baby. I've been making the point for years that designers do not take into consideration maintenance and repairs after the car is assembled.