Chevy Cruze transmission removal

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Car MechaNick

4 жыл бұрын

This is a 2012 chevy cruze. These turds are all the same.

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@o2tank046 4 жыл бұрын

It's amazing you know where all those bolts go back into. Thank you for sharing! Awesome video!

@CarMechaNick 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Im big into organization I'll show how I put them on my magnets. It all helps with speed!

@eddiesheeran5791 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for taking the time to document and share this. I'm halfway through a carport engine swap on a 2011 Cruze that overheated, blew the head-gasket, and warped the block. I took the engine and transmission out together so I can swap the transmission to the new engine, and then drop the two back in the car as one piece. This strategy works really well if you have to do this job without a lift + fully equipped shop.

@CarMechaNick 4 жыл бұрын

Thats awesome advice man! My first ever engine job was on my own car in my back alley on ramps. Anyone with the want can get it done. You're awesome keep up the good work!

@JustLearningbyDoing Жыл бұрын

Great instructional video. I have a 2012 Cruze transmission to replace soon. Thanks for the video.

@CarMechaNick Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@patrickmcclatchy9121 2 жыл бұрын

Love the short and sweet 10 minute video. Gave me the general direction I needed to take. I’m so happy you can just unbolt the rack and sway bar from the cradle and drop it. I was flabbergasted that I couldn’t take it out the top when this pays 9.7 hours. I guess it’s easier then it looks. Appreciate your time man. 👍🏻

@CarMechaNick 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Some of these cars are put together like they were meant to be taken apart.

@zoticus1 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, my dude. I just did a r&r on a 13, 1.8 . I pull the whole drivetrain assembly, takes about 3 hours (removal!) max on the ground, using a load leveler with cherry picker. I don't even mess with the cradle, only strut spindle bolts to remove cv joints. I've done a lot of these, very easy to work on.

@CarMechaNick 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Thats awesome great info!

@brennanobieone8740 3 жыл бұрын

Cool, come do mine for me lol

@CarMechaNick 3 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣

@zoticus1 3 жыл бұрын

@@CarMechaNick sorry I didn't mean 3 hours total, just removal!

@napieraustin 4 жыл бұрын

Just did a 2012 Chevy Cruze engine . Went up and out with engine and transmission. Put transmission and any other good parts on new engine. CHECK HARNESS AT AC COMPRESSOR! New engine came with harness. Everything was the same except the ac compressor needs 2 plugs and harness only had 1 so we had to swap harness after we already dropped in car. Still wasn’t to bad but had a lift when needed under it. Took us 10 hrs to do swap. But was first time pulling a engine and transmission

@CarMechaNick 4 жыл бұрын

That's awesome. I always use the engine that came with the car. Assuming it is in good condition. Sometimes these motors from salvage yards come from different years or other models when they can. So it's best to use the original harness from the car.

@brotherkron 3 жыл бұрын

I gotta do one today should be fun.. thx for the video.

@CarMechaNick 3 жыл бұрын

They are cake have fun! 👍

@semirm8248 Жыл бұрын

Im about to take on a project like this in my 2013. Did you have to reflash the ecu after? Or anything electronic. And also how long did it take you to complete?

@antoniocervantes1234 3 жыл бұрын

@Car MechaNick do you by any chance have an installation video.? Me and my tech are having difficulty stabbing it back into the engine. Greatly appreciated!

@CarMechaNick 3 жыл бұрын

I don't I'm sorry. Put a little lube on the pins and the pilot hole that may help. You can line up a bell housing bolt and thread it a few, then try lining up another. Make sure the converter is set all the way into the trans as well. I hope that helps! Lmk!

@TexasRoast 3 жыл бұрын

The only good thing about the Cruze is that it's common enough to find how-to videos on pretty much anything in them (because they break all the time). I was already having issues with the damn thing when the driver-side window regulator failed. Thankfully it proved to be easy to fix by myself. It only has 70,000 miles on it and I already had to have the engine rebuilt due to coolant leaking into the cylinders. That happened at 60,000 miles FYI. Thankfully I got an extended warranty on the powertrain so it didn't cost me anything.

@CarMechaNick 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah some dealers have a lifetime powertrain. One of the techs at my work has on his newer impala. I always tell my friends my views on my videos show a good idea which cars are the bigger turds. I mean let's face it even the good ones boil down to turds.

@skgarrison4634 9 ай бұрын

Hello I have a 2013 Chevrolet cruze LS 1.8L engine with 227,000 miles, I haven’t ever changed the tranmission or fluid, do you I have to change it or i do not?

@dirediredude 4 жыл бұрын

Nice work! Have you done this job on any 2018's? Just wondering if it's a similar procedure.

@CarMechaNick 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I have not, if I do and if appears different I'll make a video for sure.

@keithdin7337 4 жыл бұрын

wOW! This is one best video! Job made easy! Tell me, a friend of mine has 2012 Cruze but after his transmission (clutch plate) was recently changed, the car doesn't crank/start. He told me he has to kick/push-start it daily. Could it be that the guy who changed or worked on the transmission interfered with starter solenoid perhaps?

@pack13sheet 4 жыл бұрын

Just the video I've been looking for... thanks.... subscribed!!! ☺️

@CarMechaNick 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome thanks!

@trublue2319 6 ай бұрын

What kind of pliers are those

@cosmo7816 4 жыл бұрын

Very Nice job!

@CarMechaNick 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Appreciate you watching!

@Firecracker89 9 ай бұрын

Can someone explain to me how to get transmission module clip off the one that's clipped onto the cover right at the transmission module is behind it the big red and light grey clip I can't seem to figure out how to get it off and I don't want to break it I got a 2015 Chevy Cruze I just need to get that clip off in order to get to the module so I can clean it the song noise all that pleased can someone explain to me how to unclip it disconnected whatever you want to call it

@eddiedejongh7879 3 жыл бұрын

Do you use a Engine brace on top to support the engine?

@CarMechaNick 3 жыл бұрын

I used a single post stand to support the engine. You can use one up top but you can't lower them from underneath like you can with the stand.

@1983bigfrank 4 жыл бұрын

Hey my guy you seem like you did that was so much ease and confidence. I know you must be a professional. Just a quick question. I know that's not I Wrong a right answer. But for some time I car seems to not be pulling with a lot of power. Now a year later. I got these codes PO700 and p 0 0 16 Looking it up. They say it's related to the solenoid in the transmission. Or the crankshaft sensor or exhaust sensor and my card now. Sometimes it has slipped reverse gear. But then it jumps back in. And it will go into every gear. But I can tell the power is not there. What I really need to look into. The solenoids and the sensors I would that maybe a whole transmission problem. Sir Please answer me. Thanks in advance.

@CarMechaNick 4 жыл бұрын

You should look at live data and see what the computer is doing. Its really hard to diagnose a car over text/phone calls. Anyone in your area with a few years of good experience should be able to figure out the issue.

@oldmanriver8922 3 жыл бұрын

Do you have to support the radiator and condenser from the top before you drop the subframe?

@CarMechaNick 3 жыл бұрын

It wouldn't hurt to use some mechanics wire up top or a bungie on the bottom. I do so many and have done it without support and had no issues.

@dennisalcocer6902 3 жыл бұрын

Hi good evening. We have a 2012 cruze and We just replace the rear main seal and everything came out good. Only problem I have now is a can feel a slight vibration on the steering wheel. It didn't do that before. Any ideas? You think maybe sub frame bolts on to tight? Please help. Thank you

@CarMechaNick 3 жыл бұрын

Are the rack bolts tight?

@saulbroa7551 2 жыл бұрын

Finally finished installing my transmission but when I started the car the "manual shift" option doesn't appear in the dash when I move the gear shut stick to that position. Got a licensed stablishment to reprogram the transmission but still won't get it. Is it because the transmission wasn't rebuilt properly or it needs to be programed differently?

@JamesRazorbacks 2 жыл бұрын

Think there a ground wire this video didn’t show taking off , think it’s on the rack somewhere

@julianmikoloski7215 2 жыл бұрын

Nick... I am currently working on replacing my clutch on my 2011 Cruze--- my haynes manual tells me that I need to use wire to hold the steering gear/ rack up by attaching the wire to the frame... however I don't see you do anything the hold the steering mechanism up... is there something I need to do or does it just hang there after the subframe is removed?? After I get the subframe off I feel like the job will move smoothly Thanks Julian

@CarMechaNick 2 жыл бұрын

Any little holes you may see. But its nothing to crazy to do. Try to avoid hanging from brake and AC lines. Good luck! 👍

@julianmikoloski7215 2 жыл бұрын

@@CarMechaNick Thanks Nick--- would you say that your video here is a step by step and I would be able to follow it to do the job?

@julianmikoloski7215 2 жыл бұрын

@@CarMechaNick And one more question.... do i need to take the Tie-rods off?? It doesn't look like you take them apart

@crisediosbany 4 жыл бұрын

Did you have to reflash the ECU or reset transmission adaptations after?

@CarMechaNick 4 жыл бұрын

Shift adapts and you're good to go.

@crisediosbany 4 жыл бұрын

Car MechaNick Thanks boss

@saulbroa7551 2 жыл бұрын

Did you have any problems with the steering angle after installation?

@CarMechaNick 2 жыл бұрын

Nope 😁

@father.of.4.azzholes 4 жыл бұрын

I've got a 2011 eco with 6 speed. Can the clutch and flywheel be replaced without fully removing the trans? My last car you could just pull them apart from one another and had enough room. Mines starting to slip and I figure I'd get rid of that dual mass garbage.

@CarMechaNick 4 жыл бұрын

You may be able to im not sure. When doing it at home that may be easier for some. I've always fully separated the two.

@father.of.4.azzholes 4 жыл бұрын

@@CarMechaNick ok gonna be some trial and error lol. Im planning to do it here very shortly. Any advice on problems you ran into on r&r?

@CarMechaNick 4 жыл бұрын

Its not bad just be patient. Ill try to answer any questions you might have.

@betuki 3 жыл бұрын

If the subframe is lowered, does the engine / transmission fall?

@CarMechaNick 3 жыл бұрын

Nope, the mounts hold it. When removing the trans, you do need something to support the engine. Because you're removing the trans.

@zaidchalabi1599 Жыл бұрын

atleast 100 bolts. how do you not lose them and know where they go!!! my cruze transmission is not shifting and getting this swap done this week. was wondering how much work it is. ALOT

@CarMechaNick Жыл бұрын

Lots of bolts indeed!

@ninorohena6010 3 жыл бұрын

When you replace the transmission do you have to program it??

@CarMechaNick 3 жыл бұрын

Best to do shift adapts. It's hard to remember what cars need what process. Typically our snap on or autel scanner do. If not we just ship them to the dealer.

@whitebuffalo1426 2 жыл бұрын

Is a Chev Trax the same kind of procedure to replace the transmission?

@CarMechaNick 2 жыл бұрын

Should be very similar

@qureshi3134 2 жыл бұрын

When I am accelerating Cruze 2013 above 60 it's dropping the speed UpTo '0'.... Exactly don't know what's the problem....some one is saying, needs to change spark plugs, gear oil..... One mechanic told gear box needs to be repair or fix... Could you help me please....

@CarMechaNick 2 жыл бұрын

I wish I could help you but it's hard to diagnose a car here.

@FlippingTheFort 2 жыл бұрын

Wait, so what part was broken? Which fluid leaked out?

@chrisbowpiloto Жыл бұрын

That's a cover on the front of the transmission, lost all the automatic transmission fluid

@jaimeleonmoreno 3 жыл бұрын

Hi what about a 2013 cruze? Is it the same ?

@BritneyLeeElizabeth Жыл бұрын

Or 2015

@Chris-mp3tq Күн бұрын

How many labor hours 😢

@brianwright8433 3 жыл бұрын

What all socket sizes did yu use for the removal

@CarMechaNick 3 жыл бұрын

Its been a while so its hard to remember. I want to assume lots of 13mm 15mm 18mm and some e torx or whatever you want to call them. Typical Chevy sizes here a standard socket set would have them all.

@brianwright8433 3 жыл бұрын

@@CarMechaNick what about the Chevy trailblazer engine what sockets

@arturalbertyan907 3 жыл бұрын

Chevrolet Cruze 2012, 1.8 manual transmission 6speed what diameter clutch kit

@CarMechaNick 3 жыл бұрын

I wish I knew that answer?

@tedsgibson 2 жыл бұрын

Made that look to easy!

@CarMechaNick 2 жыл бұрын

Haha thanks! 😄

@kkjjffss 2 жыл бұрын

Seems really doable, thanks for this💯🛸💨👽👍

@rollinspokes7395 7 ай бұрын

Love It

@viniciusderricodasilva7695 4 жыл бұрын

Hi, great job! Do you have a video installing this transmission?

@CarMechaNick 4 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately i don't. I can add it to the list though and next time I do one I'll make a vid of their install.

@viniciusderricodasilva7695 4 жыл бұрын

@@CarMechaNick It's ok. This video will help me a lot. Thank you very much! You whould have a table torque for all this screws?

@DougsAwesome12 3 жыл бұрын

i’m getting my 2015 cruze transmission rebuilt under warranty. would it be easier to rebuild it or replace it, what would you do?

@CarMechaNick 3 жыл бұрын

They remove it to rebuild but I'd be okay with a rebuild. Just service it when they suggest.

@DougsAwesome12 3 жыл бұрын

Car MechaNick a certified chevy dealer is doing it under warranty so i trust them i just wish they would have replaced it lmao but it’s free so i can’t complain

@CarMechaNick 3 жыл бұрын

I'm sure it will work great 👍

@miceinoz1181 3 жыл бұрын

Guys, plenty on these 6T35/40/45 and even the 6T70 series on the web (see Gary Ferraro posts). The wave plate in 3,5,R drum breaks and takes out the circlip. First sign is no reverse and 3, 5 shift issues. Sonnax has a drum saver kit that prevents this happening again as the GM updated wave plate breaks as well. I would make sure I have the Sonnax drum saver kit installed at rebuild, otherwise you are just waiting for the same thing to happen again. If you keep driving with it broken, it can get very expensive pretty quickly. I am in the middle of doing one right now.

@CarMechaNick 3 жыл бұрын

Great info I'll look into that. We don't rebuild or have a dedicated builder unfortunately.

@markjou9799 3 жыл бұрын

I have a 2018 Cruze and the car is absolutely horrible in stop and go rush hour highway traffic especially at 20-30mph. Its almost a downright nightmare. The shifting is so sloppy and rough that it ends up giving me a headache.

@CarMechaNick 3 жыл бұрын

Dang, I'm sorry to hear that Mark. Things cars are really hit or miss when it comes to the transmissions. Atleast it feels that way.

@treychavis2232 3 жыл бұрын

Is the procedure pretty much the same for the Chevy equinox???

@CarMechaNick 3 жыл бұрын

It's got some pretty bug differences and idk why I haven't put a video of it because I've done a million. It does require removing the subrame but the starter is in a different location. Along with some other things. Not a hard job though.

@treychavis2232 3 жыл бұрын

@@CarMechaNick Knocked out the Equinox yesterday, only thing I did different was dropped the Rack w/ the Subframe. Great video sir 🤟🏽

@CarMechaNick 3 жыл бұрын

@@treychavis2232 That's awesome man! 👌thanks! Keep up the good work. 👍

@wallacephilippe3226 4 жыл бұрын

@carmack hi sir, I have a 2013 buick regal turbo and my car won't take drive and it has a whistle sound coming from the transmission. Now I had taken down the tcm board an clean the solenoids an put it back and got the same issues.

@CarMechaNick 4 жыл бұрын

It sounds like you need to remove and inspect the entire unit or replace with a new one buddy.

@sahudansari2432 Жыл бұрын

I Have 2012 chevi cruze 1.8 where i find transmission number..?

@CarMechaNick Жыл бұрын

RPO codes in the glove box.

@El16100 3 жыл бұрын

So why was the transmission removed?

@CarMechaNick 3 жыл бұрын

Someone at one of our stores said it was bad so I replaced it. I can't recall, sorry.

@Newb_Manster Жыл бұрын

1:30 this is what happens to your Prius but quicker lol

@CarMechaNick Жыл бұрын

Hilarious 😂

@pearljameric 3 жыл бұрын

Take me back to the days cars were simple to fix.

@CarMechaNick 3 жыл бұрын

😂😂 But these ones are, I promise! Atleast it's not a hybrid or electric. Those are much less fun than these. 😁

@tallevi6172 10 ай бұрын

I would say it will be much better to take out all the power unit up, take apart the transmission and put the new one in, and 0ut it all back...

@javiles2331 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome video!! Do you have any idea how much could cost something like that? Thank you again awesome video

@CarMechaNick 4 жыл бұрын

Thats a good question. I can't remember how many hours the job calls for, maybe around eight hours or so. Which in my area shops average about 110 per hour for labor only. Then you have to pay for the unit and your fluids.

@mikeflay12 4 жыл бұрын

@@CarMechaNick my transmission just exploded in my 2011 CD cruz and they told me around $5000 to replace.

@CarMechaNick 4 жыл бұрын

@@mikeflay12 Wow that's a bunch of money. Was that a full rebuild with a warranty? A used unit is typically cheaper. But you also have chances of having reoccurring issues if you replace with a used unit versus a rebuild.

@mikeflay12 4 жыл бұрын

@@CarMechaNick that's new transmission and installing warranty wasn't discussed they are renowned for transmission problems car has only 150.000 ks on the clock and the first time the trans gave out they reconditioned it wich cost me $2000 so I told the mechanic $5000 is to much I could get a reasonable car for that price

@chazzmccloud36 2 жыл бұрын

My 2011 Cruze trans went to hell, got a quote for a replacement at about $4300, and got told by the shop that it'd be no guarantee that the replacement wouldn't have problems right away. Was looking into swapping out for a manual transmission, but that looks like waaaaay more work than I know how to do.

@FordPickUPRed Жыл бұрын

I just heat my bolts instead of cutting. A before O or up you go lol.

@matthewmarsh1971 4 жыл бұрын

My clutch just went.. Looking at this video is scaring the shit of of me and wishing I bought a 2 post lift vs a 4 post

@CarMechaNick 4 жыл бұрын

Nothing to be afraid of Man!

@napieraustin 4 жыл бұрын

matt if can’t get our bottom. pull engine and transmission up and out. Then fix and put back in.

@dillaseven9373 2 жыл бұрын

My mechanic refused to replace our transmission even though we could afford it. I see why 😂😂

@CarMechaNick 2 жыл бұрын

It's good to have a guy that knows his limits.

@chrisgeorge5767 4 жыл бұрын

How do you reset the transmission. Replacing transmission from junk yard

@CarMechaNick 4 жыл бұрын

You need a proper scan tool. I have two that my job supplies. Or you can take it to the dealer.

@chrisgeorge5767 4 жыл бұрын

@@CarMechaNick so it differently needs reflashed after install.can it relearn on its own

@CarMechaNick 4 жыл бұрын

@@chrisgeorge5767 You can try whatever you want. I personally don't do that.

@keithdin7337 4 жыл бұрын

@@CarMechaNick Does "reflashed" mean resetting the ECU with a scan tool? My friends 2012 cruze doesn't start after his transmission work! Surely the guy who worked on it did something seriously wrong in there! But my suspicion is a solenoid or fuse relay.

@CarMechaNick 4 жыл бұрын

You do shift adapts. I would check the grounds. And make sure his voltage is being supplied to the right connections. Should have a 12v constant, typically the thicker wire. Then the ignition wire the smaller will have voltage when key is cranking. Use jumper cables to make see the block is grounded to chassis. Does the starter make any noise when you try to crank?

@irfansayyed2222 2 жыл бұрын

Is this car is 6 clynder or 4 can anyone help

@CarMechaNick 2 жыл бұрын

As far as I know every cruze was a 4 cyl. This one here, is a 4 cyl.

@angeltavarez7555 3 жыл бұрын

Hi r u removed the muffler to remove trans? I quest u work in a dealer 👎🏽

@miceinoz1181 3 жыл бұрын

Technically only need to remove turbo flange bolts, but as you saw, the removal is pretty quick and it gives you much more room around the starter to acess the torque converter bolts. Sometimes taking bits off that are not needed makes the whole job a lot faster and easier. He works in a big shop, so time is important to them.

@CarMechaNick 3 жыл бұрын

You're right you can leave it, just use a cord to hold it to the firewall. Like you said, not hard to remove, same goes for subframe. Thanks for watching! 👀🙂

@shirneetbenzo6619 2 жыл бұрын

Should’ve just pulled out engine and gearbox

@richardpenaflor2019 4 жыл бұрын

Just changed old transmission with a junkyard one but the car won’t turn on. Do I have to reset the car or did I do something wrong? Pleas help

@CarMechaNick 4 жыл бұрын

Do you have your grounds bolted? I see this issue more than any other with guys that dont do this regularly.

@richardpenaflor2019 4 жыл бұрын

Car MechaNick well all the bolts we took off we put back on. I feel like the car isn’t in park because when we shift down it skips reverse.

@richardpenaflor2019 4 жыл бұрын

Well we just fix that part but it still won’t turn on. Where are te bolts located and how many?

@richardpenaflor2019 4 жыл бұрын

Car MechaNick we double checked everything and it was a ground bolt! Thank you so much.

@CarMechaNick 4 жыл бұрын

So sorry I wasn't able to respond but hey good job! Never give up!

@reginocastro7905 4 жыл бұрын

Como. Savard. Las. Tuerca. Del. Conbertidor. De. La. Tramicion. De. Un. Vruse. 2015

@pepinillorick1214 Жыл бұрын

Bro used the 1/2 matco impact on battery nuts and bracket bolts 🤣 🙊 fuck it

@CarMechaNick Жыл бұрын

I mean, it worked didn't it? And it is a 3/8 not 1/2.

@BraydenTaves 3 ай бұрын

That fuckin Matco puts in work gawd damn

@josesantiago185 Жыл бұрын

All nothing all I saw how to steal money from people at dealership not how to replace the parts scammed