Know this is not the same motor and is not exactly the same, but should be pretty similar, and should at least give you a little idea.

 

I've replaced a trans in a 2002 3.8. Get a trans jack and it will be much easier. Also not sure if you are changing it with the car on a hoist or not. I didn't have a hoist so we dropped the cradle and unbolted the trans and slid it out with the engine held up.

 

Pretty stupid idea, just being honest and blunt. If you're on jack stands, the less weight coming down the better....gotta use your head.

 

Is the motor actually 3.5?

I now realize this 2017 thread was re-awakened by a troll. So just for those who visit this thread for help in the future . . .

This manual has good DIY instructions for supporting the slightly raised motor while removing the Transaxle assembly. It's best to have some level of automotive experience, and a couple things are needed that you might not have. Grab a hard copy of this before you decide how to proceed.

 

Is the motor actually 3.5

Ok, now let's retry that reply in English.

 

Okay were not going to turn this into a flame-fest, professionals DO look at manuals and this professional here has actually WRITTEN the manuals on various topics. Please look at what word is under my name and choose your next words wisely. GrizChev is not an admin but he is right on the money with his post. There's more than one way to flip a burger.

Lat time I will moderate this thread.

 

Yea, there's a right way, and a wrong way. He said the wrong way. That's how you separate the techs from the mechanics. Mechanics read manuals, techs have most of it memorized so well, they use resources like all data and mitchell and rarely reference it; mainly for hard to figure out intermittent problems or jobs they haven't done before because the car is brand new. Now THAT is right on the money. I'll go sit back and eat my popcorn now to watch the next piece of idiocy that gets typed out in this thread-

 

So how do you think they become techs? I'm a retired 2-way radio tech and before that I worked at Onan Corp in the late-80's in the service school. The one thing I can tell you from experience is techs ALWAYS refer to the manual. I have over 30 years as a tech and I still RTFM... Read The freakin' Manual. To say that mechanics read manuals and techs don't makes the list of Top Most Arrogant Statements. We are ALL human and make mistakes, to say one "knows it all" is the first step to a disaster. I stand behind all the techs & mechanics who refer to the manuals, they are the ones actually using their heads.

My one BURNING question is who are you to judge the right or wrong way?

 

Ooook Mr. Radio tech from the 80s. Guess what? There was no alldata or mitchell back in the 80s, God forbid for radio tech...whatever. So, with that said, you really can't contribute to this conversation as you are a DIY "mechanic." Definitely not a technician or anywhere close. So we'll just stop right there because you have no clue what you're talking about. So we'd be trying to communicate on different wavelengths which, in case you don't know what wavelengths are, it's impossible to communicate on different wave lengths.

Now, you ask who a I? Well, I am a 15 year Senior level ASE Master Certified technician with honors with Ford Training and employment. I was Master Certified when I was 26.

So, yea, I think I know which is the right way to do things and which is the wrong way to do things. Not to mention people who start out in this field say down the road they succeeded because they modeled themselves after me and duplicate the ways I do things, BECAUSE THEY FEEL ITS THE RIGHT WAY TO DO THINGS!

Case rested -

 

I am one of many who have nearly 40 years in technical production machinery, multi-state electrical licenses to 13,800v plus electrical/mechanical certifications for DoD and Powerhouses and a fair amount of aerospace and nasa, plus USA surface and underground metal and non-metal mining. Zero accidents. Thousands of jobs.

I've been hands-on in production facilities in places and industries where it's mandatory to do the work correctly the first time and I can tell you that Professional people in the sandbox I share all use manuals. Plus more than just manuals. And so do dealer techs.

I'm thankful to have been part of the teams keeping things square so folks like you can exercise your constitutional right to troll. Boring waste of time but have at it.

One other thing. Folks here are, for the most part, not professional auto mechanics. But while here for our own vehicles many take time to offer help. And we do it by remote, we are not there at the vehicle. And the person asking for help is not a professional auto mechanic. But they have the desire to DIY. That's a challenge. Dare you to try helping.

Consider this. There are thousands of different cars made every year globally. By default its obvious that any professional Technician is using manuals and instructions and tech papers and any possible resource. They do this BECAUSE they are professionals.

Yes. Professionals in every industry use manuals.

I'm glad there are so many talented people here who jump in to help troubleshoot and who ask the right questions from afar.

Be well.

 

As long as the rules are not bent or broken he can post and spew all he wants, keep it family friendly and watch the language. We all know where the real problem is.

 

@Brhatweed - [to say one "knows it all" is the first step to a disaster.]

Yep for sure. Oddly, trolls don't even "know it all" when they are trolling. No manual?
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This reminds me that the most dangerous piece of equipment that most people see daily is their vehicle. I admire people who want to DIY their vehicle. It's knowledge that will serve them well all their lives. I also admire people who try to help from afar. Thanks for being here.

 

The best “professionals” … in any profession … know how to connect with people. They have the social skills to complement their professional skills. They raise people up … instead of knocking them down … and in the process, gain the utmost respect.

 

Please stop referring to yourselves as professionals. You weirdos are probably the furthest things if not remotely close to a professional. Chiltons manuals are for wannabe mechanics. They don't even make it to the level of wannabe technicians.

 

Have you ever seen the 1985 movie "The Breakfast Club"? Does the name John Bender mean anything to you?

Seriously a true professional has the respect for what he does, respect for himself and most of all respect for others. Now you have not yet crossed the line to where I have to take affirmative actions or have I received any formal complaints. If and when I do I will exercise my rank and take the appropriate actions needed. Do consider this your friendly reminder and I'd encourage you to read & review the forum terms and rules before taking things to another level. Your previous posts have been rather insulting but I'd say most if not everyone here has the maturity to see past the burning rubber smoke, so far it's been nothing but hot air and wasted sparks. You're entitled to your opinions, they are nothing more.

 

Seriously? The only thing I'm hearing so far is "I'm a this I'm a that". So does this mean you're better than everyone else? You were master certified at age 26... Oh almost forgot we DID have the Mitchell Manuals in the 1980's along with Chilton, Motor and yes even the factory manuals, we didn't need the internet.
The one thing you have demonstrated quite well is a lack of respect for the others on the forum, why do you have this need to rub your qualifications in everyone face and put down their abilities? Are you really that angry at the world? So you got honors with Ford training & employment, you want a cookie? Ever consider others here might also have the same level of training but don't feel the need to make so much noise about it? Dude seriously! There are three words I've learned in the real world that makes the biggest difference with others and they are Yes, Please and Thank You.
Just for the record I'm Onan warranty certified, have worked in the service school and have written the very service manuals you have so far put down. I also hold a 1st class FCC radiotelephone license, amateur radio license since 1978 and the little white card issued by the State of Minnesota that says "State Board of Electricity" on it. I also worked my way up the ranks earning my stripes then bars. I have roughly 45 years of experience under the hood having rebuilt my first auto trans in middle school. Does this make me better than anyone else? NO! It actually makes ME respect them that much more in that people trust me for my knowledge and experience. I don't need to make noise or rub it in their faces, my actions & reputation speaks for itself. Ever wonder why I have "Super Moderator" under my name? Because I have the patience and experience to deal with these situations without pulling the trigger or starting an all out war. I'm trusted. Now if you want to start a war of who can urinate the highest I'd say you have the advantage being full of urine & vinegar. Just as well I'm not interested. So far there has been nothing for me to contribute to this conversation regarding the removal of the transmission, that being said having grown up in a car bone yard (Fishers Auto Parts) and spending my youth working on cars with my dad who is also an ASE Master and has been for over 50 years so I'm quite sure I could remove the 4T65E from my 9C3 Impala LS solo. One thing I learned early on is which bolts NOT to turn.

 

Just be careful where you step.

 

Citing Rules 2, 6, 13.

But I'm gonna say I'm wrong if TechTroll proves it by doing. I'm anxious to learn.

https://www.impalaforums.com/threads/official-forum-rules.312243/

History:

 

I think the last one qualifies under rule #2, I did give the warnings in my previous post #13 and #19. Think I've been more than fair with him.

 

Time to ban the troll....

 

Let's get that troll!!!

 

its about to happen

I've given the official warning today and I'm going to be level headed & fair.

-Brett

 

Lol

 

Thank you for providing further boring differentiation. Based on who here has jumped-in to help others and who has not, your opinions will not be the ones being considered. I still hope you'll rise to the challenge, it could very well add life tools to your toolbox. Plus it's fun to help identify vehicle troubles by remote, and when it happens, it feels far better than dim-quick-wit jollies ever can. Why not step up?

 

The hemorrhoid is gone. Perm ban. I can't and won't post his private reply to my warning... Rated R

Says "honors with Ford Training and employment"... something along the lines of potty trained at gunpoint.

 

It's sad. I've seen what happens when people get eased into a new skill. It's empowering. And especially automotive things will be there for them the rest of their lives. But cannot make a led troll drink from the well. Or something like that.

He might just register again. If he's able to get along and participate then I don't mind. Hope.

 

Sure he could register again if he changed wireless carriers and if he does and starts trouble he will be gone again. Trouble is easy to spot but often difficult to shoot.