[Prostar8.20]

I did my Transgo install today and have a question. The two clips that hold the solenoids and wires in place, how do they go in. These little suckers came popping out without me seeing them (I'm getting hard of seeing!). Also, I assume that the torque rate on the bolts are around 6-9lbs, is this true? I used this number and one of the bolts didn't feel right coming out and going back in. I pulled it out ( without breaking it) and you could see the threads had stretched. I'll have to head to the hardware store tomorrow to finish the job. It was 3 1/2 hours to the point I'm at, a little more work than I thought. I didn't jack the truck up and my shoulder was killing me ( a new ailment for me I guess). I also was able to work on the solenoids (and spring assy) without pulling holding plate and tube which made it so there were two less springs flying around to worry about.

 

[LWATSON]

If you are talking about the two solenoid retaner clips that are removed before the valve body is removed from the tranny, You have to get the harness back exactly in place then the clips slide in two slots side by side holding the harness in place. they go in open end first you may have to wiggle them side to side to get them to line up. You will be able to tell when they are lined up, then push them in they kindof click into place. I had one that was a little tricky lining up but a little moving and wiggling and it went right in. Also glance over the sticky about transgo jr install at the top of the page lots of good pictures and info, I refered to that several times during my install saved me allot of headache.

 

[GMC2500HD]

See my install post at the top of this section, there are some good pictures in there.

 

[Prostar8.20]

Thanks guys. I printed out the pics on the sticky but didn't see anything on the clips, maybe I missed one. I think I get it now. GM2500, I couldn't have done it without your guide, thanks a million.

 

[Prostar8.20]

I finished the tranny this morning and have a few bits of info to add. If your doing this for the first time, plan on 4-5 hours. Setting up and taking your time understanding what your doing is very important. The little hang ups I had were stuff like: Don't forget that there's a solenoid that's tucked up under the others and that wire must be removed also. I thought I had them all and when I dropped the VB I could feel it with my hand and was luckly be able to undo it one handed. Check your drill bit before even starting this process, mine was bend right out of the box. I had one bad bolt, I think the factory wailed it putting in, it came out funky and I knew something was up. When you torque in stages , it allows you to feel a bad guy before it breaks and there's a mess on hand. Bring your rain gear, the tranny rains fluid for days. Jack your truck up, it save ten years on your life. Ehen changing the solenoid springs etc. ,you can take a peek at how well the whole assy is making it down the line by looking underneath. When hooking the shift cable lever, use an adjustable on the shaft to rotate it until slot lines up with the shaft flats. Tranny shifts very well right off the bat, surprise! This was fairly easy but alittle more work than I thought it would be.

 

[LWATSON]

Way to go, It took me longer than most people say it should and I had a friend help that has rebuilt several trannys. I also had a couple of hang ups nothing to terrible. My problem was I did'nt take my time It probably would have gone quicker if I had. So my advise other than take your time is to have a large clean work bench to lay every thing out.

 

[TIM Z]

Great Work! My experience was pretty close to yours and i agree with all your tips!!