Removing the transmission and transfer case on an 88-94 OBS Chevy K1500

[@Jim-tz9lj]

I have a 1992 K2500 and while your video is the best on youtube for removing the transfer case and transmission, my truck has a lot of different size fasteners than what you have. I'll put what I remember for what its worth: Starter: 14mm bolts holding it in. 14mm on the main power connector. 8mm on the signal wire. Transmission lines: 13mm U joint bolts: 11mm for the front and rear ubolts; 16mm at the flange where the front drive shaft connects to the transfer case. Cross member: 18mm for the nuts and bolts; 15mm for the transmission mount. Torque converter cover: 15mm; 18mm for the support rods at the top. Torque converter to flex plate: 15mm.

[@jasonsparks4601]

You do realize a half inch equals a 13 mm and a 9/16 is pretty much a 14 mm right....

[@95roadie]

SBC starter bolts are ALWAYS 9/16s. Doesn’t matter if it’s a 45 year old block or a new production crate engine. Basically 14mm but not.

[@daves7775]

Excellent Video and commentary. I've pulled my engine out a couple of times - and years ago - worked at a transmission shop. Pulling my transmission - this video reminded me of stuff. Thanks again.

[@nicolasstanley1392]

I’ve looked at 10 channels before finding yours that actually explains how to get at the upper bellhousing bolts. Thank you

[@user-uj3zk2cx8t]

Wow that looks mighty clean underneath that truck. Could use all hand tool to even remove the y-pipe hardware. Let's see you do this same job in the northeast rust belt

[@SuburbanRanch]

I avoid rusty cars for that very reason!

[@user-uj3zk2cx8t]

@@SuburbanRanch you can't avoid them when you live in the north east

[@cpufreak101]

​@@user-uj3zk2cx8tJust keep em rust proofed since new!

[@JefforeySiegel]

​@@user-uj3zk2cx8twhy I charge more up north rusted out bolts cause alot of problems

[@roastinred]

exactly, well made video and kudos to him but let's see a typical condition OBS serviced without a garage lift

[@gagebenson7898]

Who else just bought a lifted Chevy with a bad tranny and now you’re here?😂

[@jakecarlile2294]

Not lifted but is on a lift. 🤣

[@damonholtman9134]

just bought a 4x4 2500 chevy that needs the clutch replaced for 100$ and am now here.

[@coltonadkins38]

Currently pulling the transmission on my buddies 1997 k1500 z71 and I got stumped on a couple bolts so I’m now here also 🫡

[@taylorpeveto5100]

My trans pisses it’s self

[@austinbond8634]

I’m here

[@slickmick0820]

Thanks for the videos. I'm doing rear main seal on my 1991 k1500. Your vids help out a lot.

[@ronaldsteveson76]

Excellent camera work and details. Mines a 2wd 4L80e but I'm sure it's the same principle

[@Justin-Ray_Brown]

I wish this video was up in 2019 when I went to replace the tranny and t case in my gmt 400. I followed Chris fix video on how to do it in a manual mustang. Umm yeah I ran into a lot of challenges and differences that I wasn’t prepared for

[@Dark_Knight_USA]

"challenges"...that is a Ford thing.

[@garywalker7641]

I always find you when I’m about to do some shit to my truck lol

[@CarlosVargas-v2i]

Hello, I’m having trouble removing the tv is there anything else you did off camera my clip doesn’t seem to want to come out 8:20

[@benwrenchin]

7:06 You point at a sensor on the transfer case. What is that sensor called? Mine is fried and i can't figure out what it is to replace it!

[@xKGBL]

got 93 k1500 and it got 5 neutrals on my way home. Got a good trans for free now i just gotta swap them out. I dont have a lift or a trans jack so this should be funs

[@SuburbanRanch]

Good luck!

[@Jakevewing]

Do you have a video showing when you removed the oil pan? I’m trying to remove those support bars where they attach to the motor mounts and I’m having a hell of a time.

[@jameslaiola4976]

Great Video Sir. Thank you. I sincerely appreciate it. I wanted to very respectfully ask if after the work is installed and sealed; if it safe to drive the vehicle without the inspection cover-to ensure that its visually sealed? Every courtesy You Extend is greatly appreciated. Thank you

[@aarondyck232]

Awesome video guys ! Helped a lot time to my get bush project done !

[@atay92]

At 8:01 that sensor you unplugged what is that called? I need it for my yukon but cant seem to locate it. @Suburban Ranch

[@SuburbanRanch]

@Andrew Taylor At 8:01 all I see is a plug hanging down is that what you are asking about?

[@69mustang]

Great video!!! My only question is how do you install those hard to reach bolts on the top, the ones with brackets on them,

[@SuburbanRanch]

Installed them the same way we took them off!

[@vanstechcorral]

The exhaust heat Shields on either side make the 2 lower bolts on each bellhousing side tough to access. I removed the two 7mm screws holding each of them in place and pushed them aside. Took a long time to get those out. All the brackets on the studs are a hassle.

[@austinmccollum4168]

Why do you need to mark the torque converter? And what is the process for the making when you are swapping the transmission out for a rebuild?

[@SuburbanRanch]

@Austin McCollum It’s habit really but honestly it probably doesn’t matter. We ended up rebuilding the trans and replacing the torque converter so it didn’t matter in the end.

[@billybob5171]

Excellent video it's getting harder and harder to find decent videos out thank you for sharing this and please give two credit to the extra set of hands must have been nice how did you do that

[@IJS433]

When you need a transmission rebuilt is it reccomended to get a new Torque converter as well? I watched a 20 minute YT video on how to drop the driveline for motor swapping my pickup truck. Now I need to do the bottom side work again to pull the trans. I lost 3rd and 4th gear.

[@SuburbanRanch]

Usually a good idea to get a new torque converter when you rebuild the transmission

[@jeremiahdechenne2436]

9:05 what would that mark do if your replacing the tranny and torque converter

[@SuburbanRanch]

@Jeremiah De Chenne It doesn’t do anything, at the time of removal we weren’t going to replace it

[@robwelch6783]

@@SuburbanRanchhow do I know how to install a new torque converter/transmission if the old one is the one that was marked?

[@patrickphelan2275]

thanks for the video! got a 1994 k1500. release bearing went, vibrations caused the slave to skip off the fork almost immediately, which ended up seizing/blowing the master. and judging by the smells and sounds it was making on the limp home, burned out the clutch plate. i have just two floor jacks, jack stands, couple full socket sets, and no transmission jack. oh, and its going be a high of 8 celsius for the next week or so here on the west coast(everything WILL be rusted in place). got a clutch kit, pivot ball, master cylinder, and clutch fork on the way. and a general question about the NV3500, anyone know what type of fluid to use?? literally everything i read contradicts another thing i read, its a perfectly frustrating circle.

[@vanstechcorral]

I found that the six bolts for the transfer case are not 14mm metric, but grade 5 same. The 14mm socket or wrench are a bit of a tight fit.

[@knight5188]

How much is a fair cost for a rebuild once I carry it down to the transmission shop ? Very helpful video btw

[@SuburbanRanch]

@Knight* We paid $950 for the rebuild. They did a full rebuild with a hardened sun shell, corvette servo and new torque converter.

[@Edgar-and-Wrench]

@@SuburbanRanch damn where did you do that? What part of the country

[@SuburbanRanch]

@@Edgar-and-Wrench Eastern Iowa

[@SD-pi9co]

Mine cost $200 at Poindexter transmission in Hagerstown, MD

[@Dark_Knight_USA]

Depends on what is needing replaced.

[@94silverado44]

This video shows how many heat shields I’m missing 😅

[@Name_______]

I just need to unbolt the trans from the engine. So all i need to do is unbolt the flex plate from the torque converter?

[@SuburbanRanch]

Yes

[@Diego-gi8hg]

When I try to lossen bolts for torque converter it just spins what do I do?

[@crestflock]

Hello do you have any video of how to replace a tailshaft seal from manual transmission Chevy 94 I’ve been looking around any info and I can find anything?

[@SuburbanRanch]

We have an transfer case seal video. Should be similar. Replacing the rear transfer case seal on an 88-98 OBS Chevy 1500 kzbin.info/www/bejne/nHKpn5-CgrmEo7c

[@jesusibaibarriaga2645]

so I got a k1500 4x4 ,needs a transmission nd I found one at the junk yard and it looks identical what should I do to make sure its the right one?

[@davidbrowning9431]

Very well detailed and explained.

[@jordancarter592]

Do you have to pull the transfer case with the trans or can you pull the trans and leave transfer case in?

[@SuburbanRanch]

You cannot pull the trans without removing the transfer case

[@vanstechcorral]

I didn't completely remove the engine y pipe, only lowered it to get the inspection cover out. Nor did I remove the torsion bar crossmember.

[@ajkemer]

How hateful with getting the transfer case out with the torsion bar crossmember in? Also gonna be working on a rust belt truck so the manifold studs are likely fixing to snap

[@oscarstrauch3737]

great video!!! I guess works for me. I got a 1994 Suburban Silverado.

[@Lucky13tiki]

Where did yiu get the exhaust from?

[@SuburbanRanch]

Walker exhaust

[@DFJ1997]

What did you do for the cross member on the transfer case?

[@SuburbanRanch]

Removing the torsion bar on an 88-98 OBS Chevy 1500 kzbin.info/www/bejne/e3rXpZaLqcx6ga8

[@yourpro3653]

I didn't remove mine, only the transmission crossmember. There's enough room if you work with it. Mines a 96 burb

[@andycoslet6479]

Do you have a video on how to remove the front drive shaft. I have all the bolts out and it won't budge

[@SuburbanRanch]

@Andy Coslet Pry it out starting at the front. It’s in out front diff video about 3 minutes in. Here’s the video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/a5nIkoNup9GcrLc

[@SuburbanRanch]

@Yui Ikari Unbolt the rear at the flange

[@poppagrouch4781]

So a 94 GMC Sierra SLE w/ 5.7 Lt, K1500 cn use a 700 R4 ?

[@SuburbanRanch]

@Poppa Grouch Yes, it should be a 700r4

[@jeeppicker2986]

Hi Team, I bought a 76 Cj7 with 88 GMC jimmy 4.3 engine without transmission. I want to install a 94 Chevy 700r4 transmission with the transfer case. Do I need a module or harness or computer to install that transmission? Thank you,

[@SuburbanRanch]

No idea!

[@adamwade6183]

Hi do I need to use the same torque specs for all the bolts when I reinstall? And where can I find the different torque specs?

[@SuburbanRanch]

Depending on the year and model, torque specs vary. We used the Chilton General Motors Full-Size Trucks, 1988-98, Repair Manual for our torque specs.

[@adamwade6183]

@SuburbanRanch ohok thanks. Yea I have a 91 chevy k1500 stepside and I know what repair manual you're referring to because I used to have it but lost it so I'll get another one. Thanks

[@adamwade6183]

Hello, update, I recently purchase the haynes 88-98 chevy gmc pickup truck repair manual and found the torque specs listed in the translation section. Now in your video showing a new transmission pan filter and gasket you used a reusable rubber gasket and explained that moroso recommended torque it down to 80 inch lbs. I bought I think a acdelco or napa trans pan filter new with the rubber gasket and it doesn't list the in lbs of torque required to tighten so I'm guessing use the same in lbs torque you did for yours

[@yourpro3653]

​@@adamwade6183i have done several following the German specs of gud-n-tight

[@kevinbelport4926]

How often do you change your transfer case fluids? And transmission fluids? I have a 98 I’m going through now and bringing everything up to specs.

[@SuburbanRanch]

@Kevin Belport Check your manual for recommended fluid change intervals

[@johnjoe9918]

I wish this video actually showed how to remove the front drives driveshaft. Got all the bolts out but won't budge. Also interesting how you can loosen the flex plate bolts with a hammer. My flex plate just keeps turning each time I hit the wrench with a hammer.

[@SuburbanRanch]

@john joe We showed part of the front driveshaft removal in the front diff video we did. kzbin.info/www/bejne/a5nIkoNup9GcrLc

[@johnjoe9918]

@@SuburbanRanch oh ok well I was looking at videos specific to the Trans removal and noticed in this video the front shaft was already out. Generally it's common sense removing a driveshaft but turns out my u-joints corroded themselves to the bracket so I had to beat the shit out of it along with a lot of map gas. Got the flexplate bolts out using a prybar and 3/8 ratchet.

[@trevonwillis8953]

What transmission is this exactly? Was the k1500 a different transmission from the k2500?

[@sethchristian1383]

Yeah 2500 usually has 4l80 not 4l60

[@SebastianHubbard]

How do i remove the 4x4 drive shaft? The video shows it already gone

[@SuburbanRanch]

Unbolt the u-joint at the front differential and the flange at the transfer case

[@anttisoininen2452]

Do i have to support engine when i pull transmission off? Motor mounts hold engine still and his place?

[@SuburbanRanch]

@Antti Soininen You should support the engine. It will twist the mounts because the engine isn’t balanced on the mounts

[@anttisoininen2452]

@@SuburbanRanch okay👍 i think that, but there's no information of that on videos or other videos on youtube. All of them takes tranny of without saying a word a motor support.. Thanks for confirmation 👌🙂

[@cutlasscrazy6081]

Great video. My torsion bar cross member is in the way. My 92 gmc K2500 is a total nightmare. Bout to throw in the towel. No info on KZbin for this particular issue.

[@SuburbanRanch]

@Cutlass Supreme This might help you out. kzbin.info/www/bejne/e3rXpZaLqcx6ga8 I believe they are the same.

[@cutlasscrazy6081]

@@SuburbanRanch thanks for the reply. I hope my torsion bars come out easy. It is a western truck. However two Michigan winters can be hell on parts. Great videos.

[@SuburbanRanch]

@Cutlass Supreme hopefully they come out as easy as ours. We definitely got lucky! Good luck with yours.

[@dustinbingham3334]

How long did this take in real time?

[@SuburbanRanch]

A day plus the shop rebuild time

[@chriscleveland7973]

Im dealing with the witing harnes the runs from the top of the transmition in the floorboard and the one that runs toward the 4wd chung in the fron thats beside the actuwatior for the 4wd

[@georgebarrera9881]

Hi. Where did you buy the Y pipe and converter from? Thanks

[@SuburbanRanch]

@George Barrera Rockauto

[@georgebarrera9881]

@@SuburbanRanch thanks Buddy 👍

[@vanstechcorral]

As for the brackets I did not undo the throttle body fuel lines. What I am going to do is notch the brackets with a dremel cutting wheel so they can slide into place without pulling them over the studs, for reinstallation.

[@anthonyknox9154]

Hi there, I also have a question. I have a Toyotarav4 2003 model transfer case seal is leaking oil I had replaced it but I'm still getting some leaks on the transfer case what u think can be the problem !

[@SuburbanRanch]

@Anthony Knox The output shaft bearing could be worn out allowing too much play in the shaft and letting oil leak pass the seal

[@anthonyknox9154]

@@SuburbanRanch thanks for that information will work on it 👍

[@wylieredfearn3559]

Can you replace the parking pawl without taking the transmission out of the truck?

[@SuburbanRanch]

@Wylie Redfearn Sorry, I’m not sure about that. Maybe someone else will know.

[@garywalker7641]

Hey man can you tell me what Chevy trans a m30 in the side of it ? Idk what trans I have all I know is it has a m30 on it ?My truck is a 94 k1500

[@SuburbanRanch]

@Gary Walker It is a 4L60

[@RogerSheffield-d6q]

The starter wiring bolts are 15mm and 8mm

[@RogerSheffield-d6q]

All 6 of my tcase bolts were 15mm

[@parkerd-qp6pn]

No torsion bars, this is an easy one. You have to remove the torsion bar anchor crossmember for the K25

[@SuburbanRanch]

We did the projects in steps. Here’s the video on removing the torsion bars and crossmember. Removing the torsion bar on an 88-98 OBS Chevy 1500 kzbin.info/www/bejne/e3rXpZaLqcx6ga8

[@illuminati914]

why does the starter have to come off?

[@SuburbanRanch]

I guess it technically does not have to come off, but it would be another thing to work around.

[@Mohammed-uz1sn]

Hi sir​@@SuburbanRanch

[@dustinmason4430]

is there a difference between 94 and 97 transmissions with trans case besides the 4x4 electronic and manual shift trans

[@SuburbanRanch]

@Dustin Mason I believe the only difference is just the electronic vs manual shift on the transfer case.

[@quittaquitta2825]

@@SuburbanRanch can you still drive your 94 Chevy if your transfer case bad

[@SuburbanRanch]

@Quitta Quitta Depends on what’s wrong with it!

[@adamwade6183]

What kind of transmission lift/jack is that?

[@SuburbanRanch]

@AdamWade We rented it from a local shop. Not sure what kind it was.

[@adamwade6183]

@@SuburbanRanch ty sir

[@adamwade6183]

I followed this video step by step. It was very informative. Thanks so much for it. I got a 91 chevy k1500 stepside with a 700r4.

[@Redsr5]

Would this be the same on a 95 and up?

[@SuburbanRanch]

@Hickok.44 Very similar, but more electronics.

[@felixlallangas6983]

Does anyone know if this truck model is the same as a chevy 95 k1500?

[@SuburbanRanch]

95 is slightly different, had a 1-year only transmission

[@firecop7912]

About what did that entire job cost??

[@SuburbanRanch]

Rebuilding the transmission was around $1000

[@zacharymakoff9939]

what if you have a two piece case is it the same

[@SuburbanRanch]

@Zachary Makoff I’m not sure what you mean by two piece. Are you taking the transfer case apart?

[@cbangaaa7447]

Hello, My transmission went out and gear box needs replaced, and am pretty knowledgeable and capable but just dont what to look for when looking to buy a transmission , and gear box. i have a 93 chevy 1500, r700 transmission in there as of now Looks like some pretty knowledgeable people are in the comments so any and all help is appreciated!

[@st_broke0_046]

I can't get out the TV cable help!!

[@SuburbanRanch]

Hm, not sure how to help!

[@philtownsend6058]

Is that a 400 turbo

[@SuburbanRanch]

@Phil Townsend It’s a 700R4

[@rmmm6725]

I’ve seen comments before saying the same but this is the cleanest Chevy underbody I’ve ever seen. I bought one brand new in 94 and it wasn’t as clean. What did you do bro scrub it all down?

[@SuburbanRanch]

@R Mmm Thanks! In this video the underbody is how we bought it! Southern truck, we did scrub it down with a wire brush and sand paper then paint it in later videos.

[@rmmm6725]

@@SuburbanRanch yeah I’m in the process of doing the same myself. 1988 K1500 I picked up with only 95,000 miles. I’m putting on a cam, intake, headers, spacer, and completely restoring the body. I’m also more then likely doing a 4 disk brake conversion and definitely a custom true dual exhaust. But anyway I’m still in the sanding and prep stage hahaha. Your channel has helped me out a lot.

[@kellyd887]

Better to leave trans mount connected to the transfer case and undo the 4 bolts at the tail shaft. No need to replace gaskets then

[@unclerayray2570]

this does not apply to a 1998. Different Trans.

[@SuburbanRanch]

@Uncle Ray Ray Sorry about that, you are correct. The trans switched in 1995. But it’s very similar. Thanks for the comment!

[@alexadams920]

I'm taking a t-case out of a 98, I'm glad I know that the trans mount has to come out lol I was stumped

[@savagenomore]

look easy without the torsion bar mount being in the way

[@SuburbanRanch]

@savagenomore We have a video on removing the torsion bars and crossmember as well!

[@alexadams920]

So helpful!!

[@lordactive6090]

Soon as I seen the lift I got irritated lol

[@samcraneop]

😍🤩😍🤩

[@Captainfab406]

This removal process is FAR more difficult when the torsion bars and torsion bar crossmember is in the way. My Torsion bars absolutely will NOT come out.

[@SuburbanRanch]

@Captainfab406 Yeah, that’s going to make it a lot harder!

[@Dark_Knight_USA]

Did U try relieving the tension?

[@Captainfab406]

@@Dark_Knight_USA yes of course I did.

[@Dark_Knight_USA]

@@Captainfab406 Is it a corrosion problem? Which end is tight?

[@Captainfab406]

@@Dark_Knight_USA YES. Serious rust from road deicer such as salt and Mag Chloride. This is not an issue at this point. I gave up long ago on removing the torsion bars and just got help to remove the transfer case with the torsion bar crossmember in place.

[@brianwalta2189]

95 Tahoe shift linkage is different

[@jmoney8366]

Well, this video states it’s not a 95 Tahoe….

[@josephfelan1337]

Was there ever a reinstall video? Lol

[@SuburbanRanch]

Just watch the video in reverse!!

[@Damienmcelwee93]

My neighbor offered me a thousand dollars to swap engine tranny and tcase ...why not

[@SuburbanRanch]

$1000, not bad!

[@vanstechcorral]

Removing and replacing the transfer case isn’t quite as east peasey as the brief sequence would lead one to believe. It,s heavy, awkward and unbalanced.

[@SuburbanRanch]

It is a bit heavier than you would think!

[@andycoslet6479]

All you had to do is rotate the motor 2 inches and you would have had lots of room. 🤦

[@bradyhunt7158]

Gloves? Really

[@user-pn3im5sm7k]

Gloves are a smart idea to have Wish I used some more often, I always somehow cut up my hands at the end of a job 😂

[@GMC-ck6sv]

ooo big tough guy over here doesn't need gloves

[@OGJEEP89]

Unfortunately you're working on a truck that already has the front axle out of it that part's clear the exhaust system was so new the label hadn't even burnt off yet. Now try posting a video have an actual truck with everything on it

[@SuburbanRanch]

The process is still the same!

[@silentmw2striker]

1993 gmc k1500 sierra automatic single cab. wont go into reverse anyone have any ideas why. just thought id ask here before i go to a mechanic and promise him my first born and a kidney. lol

[@SuburbanRanch]

@Richi Not sure, it’s going to need diagnosed

[@masonsimms603]

Is it possible to slide the trans back far enough to replace the torque converter without removing the trans completely?

[@SuburbanRanch]

I don’t think so