How to Pull 4L60e Transmission from 99-07 Chevy Silverado (No Lift or Power Tools)

[@mr.perfect8472]

He was made for the camera uses the correct terminology, tells the sockets needed, tells u in order what needs to be done first, and has a good attitude when he runs into a hick-up while working...he didn't have bleep out anything wasn't visibly frustrated 😂. Great video man 👌

[@ZHPGarage]

Haha appreciate it 🤙

[@kylehayward6310]

He didn’t say co better bolt and crank pulley size

[@moviemania1137]

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[@股市-v4d]

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[@sartainja]

Yes, you can tell that this is not his first Vaseline goat 🐐 roping contest. He is a professional at turds falling from a tall moose. 👍

[@chrisdutra3544]

Never judge a book by its cover, my first impression was this video wouldn’t be much help or show anything I haven’t already seen in other videos. I was extremely wrong, this is the absolute best and most helpful 4L60e removal video out there, I’ve watched almost all of them, this video needs a award, thanks so much guys

[@ZHPGarage]

Happy it was helpful for you, thank you👍

[@paulgeorge1069]

I just put a used 4l60e in my 99 gmc ext. Cab 2wd in my garage. I did it 100% myself except getting it out of the back of my other truck. After that just me 5'5" 140lbs no problem. Thanks for the video helped quite a bit.

[@boxerfan2]

I once put a clutch in a old 62 chevy truck 4x4 by myself at the time I was weight lifting. That transmission was too heavy along with the transfercase even the clutch was heavy. Alot of bleeding knuckles later i had to use a engine hoist through the cab just to lift in place.

[@jamesdoughty8293]

I can't thank you guys enough. I dropped mine, had it rebuilt, and installed it by myself, in my driveway. Must have watched this video 20 times. I don't know that I could not have done it without you. Can't believe you lifted that transfer case straight in. I had to finagle it in with a second jack, and almost dropped it on my head.

[@ZHPGarage]

No problem, glad you safely got it done and didn’t drop it on your head.

[@kevinconejo9361]

Was it hard to rebuild it on your own, and what kit did you use and if you don’t mind did you watch a video that’s was good?

[@bajadan2769]

​@@kevinconejo9361he had it rebuilt

[@fidelcordova9374]

That’s what I said whose down their he man 😂 great job

[@samanthamanthei1098]

Thank you for your detailed information on removal of transmission and transfer case. My Dad used to guide me thru the process but unfortunately he passed away. I'm very grateful for your thorough explanation.

[@ZHPGarage]

We’re sorry for your loss, glad it was helpful for you👍

[@mikelowe934]

One ☝🏾 off the best Mechanic’s I’ve seen on KZbin hands 🙌🏾 down. Great job 💯

[@MrCreed13]

Seriously, probably the best instructional video I've ever seen.

[@idahogreen2885]

Thanks! good vid, im bout to try putting in a throw out bearing tomorrow, next weekend at the latest. Now i know what to expect and how to do it. Im gonna conquer it dudes 🤜🏻🤛🏻

[@ZHPGarage]

Thank you for the generous donation and support. Get er done!! 💪💪

[@mike9483]

I've looked at several videos on how to do this and this video is by far the very best one. Well done 👏

[@douglasdorner3876]

Great video... now i remember why i didn't want to fix my rear main seal. This will be a great help. Thank you sir.

[@SheepOnthePond]

Awesome video! I was taking notes along the way, pulling the one from my avalanche right now

[@cod187]

Bro I am do happy u made this video my truck took a crap n had no clue bout all those harnesses

[@stephendee7839]

Pro tip with the front driveshaft: Disconnect it from the front axle then leave it hanging until after the trans cross-member and exhaust are off. Then it's super-easy to get out. Also, remove the crossmember before undoing the exhaust.

[@Az56818]

Wouldn't it be easier to remove the exhaust then cross member so ur not trying to hold up exhaust as u remove it?

[@stephendee7839]

@@Az56818 The exhaust leans on the frame x-member on a 4x4. The Y-pipe doesn't come out with the trans x-member in place. Believe me, I've tried!!! :-)

[@sevaslee4865]

Simple but time saving 👍

[@denatieanhenton9231]

Great video. Straight to the point with no unnecessary chatter or goofing off. Good explanation from start to finish. Now I'm confident about dropping my transmission. Thank you.

[@ZHPGarage]

No problem, thanks for the feedback🤙

[@MexicanMovie]

This is one of the best videos I've ever seen. Saved to my favorites, thanks a lot !!!!

[@ZHPGarage]

Thank you very much!

[@mjb12141963]

If you take the torque converter out of the transmission, it's amazing how light the transmission gets!!!! If this is something you expect to be doing even every couple years, I recommend buying a transmission jack. They are worth the price but there is a bit of a learning curve, especially if the place you are working is not completely flat. I recently bought one and I'm kicking myself for not getting one years and years ago.

[@ZHPGarage]

Transmission jacks are definitely the way to go!

[@dylanstevens5714]

Torching those bolts with mapp gas really saved my life

[@hunterm.172]

@2:35 I thought he said he was re-poing the transmission 😂💀 I was like damn that’s a dedication right there to show up to an old customers house and take back a transmission They didnt pay for 😂😂

[@ZHPGarage]

Hahaha if that was the case, not sure it would’ve been recorded

[@hunterm.172]

@@ZHPGarage 😂 I was like damn that’s pretty gangster lmao

[@georgefurbush9691]

This is a great video. He definitely made that transfer case look lighter than it was. I managed it but I didn't look smooth at all like he did. It took me a while to figure out how to get that top bolt out of the transfer case. I ended up buying a stubby gear wrench. That made it oretty easy.

[@shannonfrye3797]

I just did the same thing you did with the transfer case removal - boy, you weren't kidding when you said it was gonna take a nose dive!!

[@shannonfrye3797]

I'm in the process of doing this in my driveway - just wanted to add that you can access the exhaust flange nut on the drivers side SO much easier if you remove the wheel well dust cover and go at it from the side. My first mission with my 08 was to replace stuck lifters before tackling the trans, and I was able to access the exhaust nut real easy (and the entire passenger side of the engine) by removing the tire and well jacket. This way you don't have to fight an O2 sensor.

[@DagarothBlackrose]

I replaced my trans lines, and didnt even think to pull a wheel and the liner. Thats great info

[@paulferrara9079]

With the correct size hose you can use a vacuum brake bleeder to remove most of the transmission pans fluid, so it doesn’t make a big mess. slip the hose down the transmission fill tube. It won’t get all the fluid, but almost a 4 quarts or more.

[@beemikeme]

Great tip!

[@yourboyjohn4459]

Wish I did that before the pan flipped upside down onto my driveway😭

[@paulferrara9079]

@@yourboyjohn4459 oh we have all been there yuk. : (

[@sevaslee4865]

Why was this video 100000000000 easy well explained the the other videos ive seenn. We need that guy making more video !!! Subscribed!!!!

[@christopherrasmussen8718]

Awesome video gents. Very clear and concise. I need to do one in a Escalade and not looking forward to it

[@Elmonkey4ever]

Best video out there on tranny removal! Great work

[@jerriquintero1216]

Love the video man, even though its been 3 years. I was short on money, had the tools already and could only afford the transmission. Really appreciate your content brotha.❤

[@redneckrevolt1]

Great noise 😂 great video. Don’t mention the camera, it looks great lol

[@kauaidabest4440]

Eh uncle Hercules! mahalo for your amazing video just a braddah from Hawaii 🤙🏼 hands down best 4l60e removal

[@genemyersmyers6710]

This is the best video for this job on you tube

[@flierbill]

You just saved me $800.00. Thank you !

[@zone2140]

You saved my life brother thanks

[@Fkidd702]

This video is making me want to do it myself!

[@stelthcamo357]

I'm gonna drop out my transmission this weekend hopefully it'll go smoothly I'll take the dam steps as you

[@michaelquillen2679]

Excellent how-to!!!!

[@521farmer]

Howdie Been Mecnec 35 years and this is to a T Awesome Work Done Many of these and this is the Cake Thks For Sharin thats why ya Got my Sub Keep up the Great work

[@joaodedeusferreira2508]

That was very helpful because I was about to drop one and I've never done one so thanks so much that was very handy tips though.

[@anarchistangler]

Awesome video. Dude is a conqueror for sure.

[@ZHPGarage]

Thank you

[@jackog187]

Great video. Me and my brother just did one in a 99 Silverado and he was pretty strong to man handle that transfer. I did it the same way but their was two of us lol and I didn’t think about turning crank. That’s a lot better then using a flat tip screwdriver on the flex plate. Now I’m about to do it again in my 06 avalanche z71 but now I got a HarborFreight transmission jack. Hopefully it’ll make it even easier.

[@johnconnor6725]

Great video, Thanks! I'm doing a 2001 1500 4x4 and know that what you taught me will be very helpful. Again Thank you ! ! !

[@irepairofpc31familykartrac51]

This is the exact video I needed thanks.

[@cfeaver421]

I have never removed a transmission in my life. I followed your video step by step and was able to get this pig of a thing out and on its way to rebuild. Thank you so much for this video. PS. It took me two days to do it. A little longer than your 23 minute video lol. How long did it take you to do it in real time?

[@idahogreen2885]

Love your vibe kid, subbed 1 minute in bro

[@eroom2087]

This man made it look easy, cooler lines are a mf to disconnect and bell housing bolts are hard to get to and some of the wire connectors are hard to unhook, I wouldn’t hesitate to pay a man good money to do this job because it’s a sob

[@calebc6028]

through the wheel wells works great for me.

[@Az56818]

Cooler lines aren't bad if u use a pick

[@stevenbaity4260]

Your a very hard working guy. I enjoyed your video.

[@williamseeley3369]

Yo good video should just throw a list of specfic tools and parts needed for the job like 1 a auto deos!

[@onemoremisfit]

On those fill & drain plugs for the transfer case, GM recommends single use, do not reuse, because of the special alloy. I also had a transmission guy tell me do not reuse them. They are available as a replacement part from GM, I know because I bought some. So if you want to follow GM recommendations, pick up a pair of new ones. Also the fluid in the transfer case is not transmission fluid, it is special fluid that is specific to that application, also available from GM. Might as well drain and refill the transfer case with fresh fluid if you are going to replace or rebuild the transmission.

[@alaskanadventurebros7617]

Which bracets connect to the studs because I have 2 stud bolts but I don’t know where the bracets go

[@valentinchivallier4018]

Hey, I was wondering how did you manage to remove that top notch from the bell housing. I can’t find a way to access it with my extensions.

[@q.jackson6637]

Man you really are a BEAST holding that Transfer Case like you did!!!! Hercules my a** yu have the strength of Zeus, Poseidon and all of the other Gods too 🤣🤣🤣💯💯💯 Great job at doing this job, I know for a fact how difficult it can be because I’m a mechanic myself but I don’t post anything but my wife is always telling me to do that because I’m good at my job and no one can see all the work that we as mechanic’s go thru to get the job done and get it done properly, safely, and as swiftly as possible!!!! But all in all this video is on point. I’m always lookin around for ways to get the job done quicker and correctly & I ran across your video and seen ways to shorten my time removing and installing my next 4L60E Transmission whenever I have that particular job that comes my way!!!! 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾💯💯💯🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@q.jackson6637]

Oh yeah I forgot to mention your trusty assistant/camera guy did a better job than most recording the work. I don’t think he wasn’t pointing/aiming where shouldn’t of been or didn’t have good angles like he was saying in the beginning!!! Hats off to him to cause w/o him it would’ve been tuff recording and working by yourself cause then you’ll have more editing to do than y’all already had. I bet it only took 2-2 1/2 hours if that for you to pull that Tranny and Transfer Case

[@ZHPGarage]

Hahaha Zeus, Poseidon, and all the other gods😂😂 big thanks man, definitely doesn’t hurt to always look around for other ideas on how to do a job more effectively 🤙🤙

[@colinbrown8095]

Thank you for the great video! Following along now and mine is almost out!

[@luisvelasquez1797]

Bro nice video friend and the thanks for your time and for making it so easy for us 🇺🇸👍

[@chemicalspore]

I have to replace a rear main seal. this is great. thanks

[@pepe58pepito54]

I love your work . I wish I was back in Cali..but m in Florida now. i change oil pan gasket on an escalade 6.0 and all the sensors . still leaking, from the starter side,, I think is the rear main seal.. is a little hard on the floor job.

[@EduardoGarcia-uq9yb]

Thanks for this video!!

[@camron4668]

Awesome step by step explanation.

[@garnellwalls3721]

Great video, Thank you.

[@tonyv5389]

THANK YOU GUYS VERY MUCH! KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK! AWESOME VIDEO!

[@buddyletendre]

Fantastic video! Well put and so helpful. Thanks!

[@bob5K]

Excellent job in all aspects!

[@MostlySoberAdam]

Dope video guys thanks

[@bryangoit2052]

Nice job thx for the instructions. Going to be doing a rear main seal on my 03 Silverado real soon. Leaking badly.

[@Tyler.Schafer]

What jackstands are you using? I have a 94 sierra i need to pull the trans out of. Plan to use the harbor freight 800lb trans jack and need to make sure ill clear on the way out... great video!

[@345Taij]

Definitely earned a sub looks very easy I’m doing mine Sunday

[@djscooby76]

Excellent video!!

[@oakkcyr5075]

Thanks for the tips. Maybe you missed my comment any tip on pulling rear drive shaft?? Shes pretty stuck at the rear end

[@ZHPGarage]

Make sure the vehicle is blocked and secured, shift it out of park to make sure there is no load on the u joints, remove both u joint caps and pry against the pinion nut and u joint. Sorry for delay.

[@stephenmorris490]

That was awesome. Great job.

[@beemikeme]

VERY well done video! Professional quality for sure! Great mechanic as well!

[@lambofgod69996]

Thanks for the video guys I’m prolly going to have to try this on my own. I’m not a mechanic don’t know what I’m doing but have an idea of how to do this. I appreciate you guys doing this from the ground since that’s what I have to do. I just hope I can get everything apart since that has been the issue with every vehicle I’ve done. can’t get the bolts off or something breaks. Hopefully it will go smooth for me cuz I can’t afford to take it to a shop.

[@graysonfox6178]

How’d it go?

[@Bacha58]

Great video with explanation

[@michaelmurray6006]

don't know if you guys give feedback but I have one question. everything is complete but have a 3-pin female connector hanging down next to the starter, can't figure out what this connects to,

[@jimbo1326]

I have that same pan on my 99 Silverado. Just curious, why didn't you use the drain plug before removing the pan? Can the pan drain plug be problematic?

[@moneymig]

U did a good job man, I'll be paying for someone to do mine, damn transmission wont get out of 1st gear , the rpm revved when I was on the highway going 70mph and it was like I was in neutral

[@ZHPGarage]

That’s no good!

[@markjohnson4196]

The sun shell is problem bustedor the teeth on Sun gear could have broken teeth

[@markjohnson4196]

Does your transmission have reverse?

[@danuttz749]

@@markjohnson4196 @money Mig MM did you ever figure out what the problem was exactly with your trucks stuck in 1st gear? I was pulling away from a stop sign in my 04 GMC Sierra 4x4 and the trans just dropped like it was shifted into neutral and now I can't get any gears including reverse. When I place into park ten try to put it into drive or any gear the engine rpm goes up like it's anticipating going into a gear but when I press gas to try to move it just revs as if it has no gears inside transmission. Since it's 4x4 and since I just had the transmission rebuilt a month ago I'm starting to think maybe my transfer case is stuck in neutral. If y'all have any suggestions I would greatly appreciate it!

[@stephendee7839]

@@danuttz749 Return your truck to the shop that replaced your transmission for a warranty replacement. While you could have a transfer case problem, it is exceedingly unlikely that was your problem. How hard were you "pulling away" from the stop sign? Was the stop sign in front of a 1/4 mile of blacktop? LOL. Diagnostics if you've not repaired it yet. Pull the inspection cover off the bottom of the trans bellhousing with the engine running and see if the TC is spinning. If not, then the TC is disconnected from the flexplate and the shop needs to replace the TC bolts. If the TC is spinning, then it could be out of fluid, or the pump could have failed. If you were hammering on it, you could've broken the sunshell. If any of these parts were worn, then they should've been replaced during the rebuild. Especially the sunshell, which is a known weak point in the 4L60E.

[@shawnfowler8561]

This is a great video. Super helpful. Thanks guy 🤙🏻 well done 👍🏻

[@calebc6028]

Great video.

[@redneckrevolt1]

Welp let’s see how long it takes me to put a transmission in my truck… lol I use to be excited about this, now I’m just tired and not sure if it needs done lol it kicks like a mule between every gear though!

[@jorgezamora5738]

Where do you guys Rebuilt your transmission do you guys do-it-yourself or do you send it to a shop

[@ZHPGarage]

We sent that particular one to a shop

[@haromaster1988]

Thanks for this video. I’m doing a 4x4 nv3500 tomorrow and was seeing about what I’m in for. Was hoping to leave the transfer case on, but looks like no way around it.

[@tuannitro3387]

Great video thanks

[@courtgantry]

Hello Can this transmission be swapped from a 4.8 to a 5.3 liter chevy 1500?

[@Kwinten360]

Man this was an awesome and very thorough video!

[@ZHPGarage]

Thank you!

[@derrickjones3225]

This is very informative. I'm on my way outside right now 😁😀

[@miguelvalenzuela]

Awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!! thank you!!!

[@shane462]

If I'm getting a transmission from the junk yard do i need to flush it? found one with 126K.. I'm pretty sure my other one is toast. someone also told me you should flush out the old lines.

[@robertspisak1857]

I don't have a flange on my exhaust how can I get it out of my way other than cutting it

[@devil0311doc]

nice work brother gonna help me alot

[@dirt75]

thanks for the video. about to change the transmission in my 2006 myself. shop wants over $1,000 to do it and im stingy with my money. lol. mine failed at 170k miles.

[@oakkcyr5075]

Having a problem getting the drive shaft out of the rear end what is a good way to get it out dont want to wack it to gard with a hammer to try and get it out. Thank you for any help.

[@kylehayward6310]

Come-along and a rubber mallet

[@kaze_cannady5874]

About how far do you lower the tranny to reach the bolts I’ve been using your video to do my first transmission drop

[@ZHPGarage]

At 15:45 we talk about it. We dropped it down until the engine oil pan just barely touched the cross member. That should be enough room. Be careful not to rest the pan too much on the cross member and damage it.

[@chevy_no_lift]

16:06 yes

[@mijohnst]

Great video! Thank you for all your efforts to show us a detailed way to do this.

[@skylimitsoffroad2924]

what was total real time removing the transmission just curious gunna tackle it myself

[@ZHPGarage]

It took me about 2 hours

[@skylimitsoffroad2924]

@@ZHPGarage thanks man gives me a good idea timewise and great video keep up the good work \m/

[@wheelsandwhiskey9946]

@@ZHPGarage I came to this video for a time estimate so thanks!!

[@markstorjo3432]

@@ZHPGarageGreat video however...2 hours! I just did this job based on your vid and spent 3-4 hours on just 1 exhaust flange nut. (the one behind the o2 sensor) Broke my o2 sensor socket in half gave up on that. Had to remove the nut with a box wrench, then torch then air hammer then torch then air hammer..repeat, then rounded it off, then air chisel then hand chisel, then nut extractor then success. Talk about a punk! All 6 of the exhaust nuts fought tooth and nail as did every bolt. But I knew if I snapped them off it would be even more work to repair. The 8mm nut on starter was frozen and after braking internally just snapped off, bell housing was frozen to engine, on and on I probably spent 2 hours just looking for different tools to loosen the bolts. 2 hours smch ! Took a week 3-4 hours a day. I figure 3-4 hours to re-install by myself. All said a very helpful video, Thanks

[@stephendee7839]

@@ZHPGarage I did this yesterday and I spent almost an hour getting the truck up in the air and safely stabilized. Maybe 2 hours from that point, but taking the time to set it up first, adds some time.

[@realmistahwong]

How come when I pulled off my rear drive shaft my front driveshaft wasn’t spinning freely like yours?

[@kcbford1]

Awesome video! Big help

[@munchiezzz7686]

Is it the same with a 07 new body style

[@homegrownorganix8359]

So what year transmission 4l60 change I got a 06 sierra and seeing what years fit it

[@confroggin1]

If I get a used transmission, can I put it in without doing anything or is there anything special I need to do? More or less wanna know if it can be bolted in and be ready

[@ZHPGarage]

All depends on the condition of the used transmission

[@akjonblaze]

I'll be doing this to my 04 Avalanche this spring. Thanks for the video

[@Scotch42]

Great video. What size wrenches do I need for the cross member bolts?

[@garypitzer8729]

How many hours did this take?

[@ZHPGarage]

For us it took about 2 hours

[@zachsoular9160]

I know it’s been years but a complete list of tools used would be. Immensely helpful.