Corvette C5 Driveline removal

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Жыл бұрын

Removing trans, diff and torque tube out of my 99 vette. Reverse has been gradually getting worse, and it's time to fix it.
Transmission jack used in this video can be found here: amzn.to/3zBwPdQ
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@americannostalgiagarage Жыл бұрын

Wish I had this video when I did mine. This is a must watch for anyone pulling the rear or trans out of one of these cars.

@automotivechaos Жыл бұрын

Break yours again so you can use it.

@wrenchesandcars5161 Жыл бұрын

I’ll definitely enjoying watching you drive in reverse rather than pushing it back 😂

@automotivechaos Жыл бұрын

Lol me too!

@smykster007 Жыл бұрын

This couldn’t have come at a better time, I’m dropping the trans over the next week to swap in a torque converter and a new rear diff on my A4 C5. Subbed.

@automotivechaos Жыл бұрын

Good luck! Appreciate it!

@FOSTERSFARMGARAGETV Жыл бұрын

Starting my repair Today my trans is draining trans fluid as I type! I watched several videos to get tips and tricks! Your Video is quick and very informative! Mine wont shift into 3rd gear so putting in used Transmission! Thanks for awesome video! Keep up Good work!🤙👌

@automotivechaos Жыл бұрын

I appreciate that! Good luck! My parts should be delivered today to fix mine. The plastic fork guides on the reverse fork were gone, so I’m hoping that’s the only issue with mine. Ripping it apart for reverse is much easier because it’s the last gear in the back. It can be accessed by pulling the rear cover off. Let me know how it goes. Are you going to pull your old one apart to see what failed?

@flyboyslc1 Жыл бұрын

Very impressive! I want to install a remote clutch bleeder, but after watching I think this project is above my capabilities. At least I know what is involved. Thanks

@automotivechaos Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Don’t sell yourself short, it’s very doable. I put a new slave cylinder in when putting back together and added the remote bleeder, definitely makes life a lot easier. Good luck with whatever you decide and thanks for watching.

@solo3071 Жыл бұрын

Blew my 3/4 on the auto within 500km of twin turbos so am going Manuel. Dropped the autos a few times but never a manuel. Really helpful and great short vid straight to the point. Will tackle tomorrow. Thanks from New Zealand.

@automotivechaos Жыл бұрын

Thank you and good luck!

@Vacationtime247 Жыл бұрын

Didn't know you could drop the transmission and torque tube without a lift. That's been the main reason for not getting a C5. Knowing now that it's possible, if a C5 comes up for sale at a decent price I may just get one now. Liked & subscribed. VT247

@automotivechaos Жыл бұрын

Appreciate that! Not too bad doing it on your back. Lift definitely makes things easier. Hope you find one!

@darrenbuttery3527 Жыл бұрын

This was a great video with excellent camera shots. I would love to be able to replace my own clutch and rebuild my own torque tube and this video gives me the confidence that the job can be done in my garage.

@automotivechaos Жыл бұрын

I really appreciate that. I have confidence in you, if you have any questions after you start feel free to reach out!

@DennisMurphey Жыл бұрын

I had to do that 3 or 4 times on my 98. Once I Installed the Magnuson tranny and clutch issues came on a routine basis. I was quite good at starting the Clutch job Sat Morning and having it back together Sun Night as it was my Daily driver. Great Video on all the little details. I was able to drop the Suspension, transaxle, and Torque tube all at once and back just enough to replace a blown out thrust bearing which had a oil leak. Of course I was a lot younger. In my 2 car garage, 2 floor jacks, 4 jack stands and a low profile creeper. At one point with the rear end guts I was doing something in the rear of the car on my back and the rear end started to LIFT! I reached up and pulled the rear end back down. The whole car was tittering on the front jack stands!!!!!!!!!!! I quickly added a floor jack to the front center suspension to keep it stable. That was Scary!! Be safe. Dennis in Virginia

@automotivechaos Жыл бұрын

Yeah, getting these cars up in the air is the worst part of this job. I’ve done it on a lift once with a buddy’s car. The lift and a second set of hands makes a big difference.

@dans.4516 Жыл бұрын

"Let the neighbors know we're home" really got me haha

@automotivechaos Жыл бұрын

Lol got them too!

@tarheelhemoglobin Жыл бұрын

Good video. Thx for sharing.

@automotivechaos Жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it.

@jimirox1928 Жыл бұрын

Great video! PITTSBURGH AUTOMOTIVE is a trade name of Harbor Freight. That Transmission jack is about as American as Wonton soup. It's straight from china just like 99% of Harbor Freights inventory.

@automotivechaos Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Yeah, I know. A lot of the Pittsburgh stuff is hit or miss but for as cheap as it was it made it a lot easier than the last time I did it with a floor jack. Thanks for watching!

@manny7684 Жыл бұрын

A lot more work than needed. I've done this qute a bit. you can leave the axles and suspension, torque tube and drop it all at once. super easy

@automotivechaos Жыл бұрын

Probably only added 15 minutes to the total job doing it this way. I had the transmission and torque tube apart too, so it had to broken down anyway. I'm sure I'll break it again tho, I'll try it that way next time.

@jaredcornett6539 8 ай бұрын

Bro! Where did you get your HVAC controller from? And how much was it? Looks clean

@automotivechaos 8 ай бұрын

Thanks man! It’s the stock 99 controller, I just swapped the knobs out. Got them on Amazon. Ecloud Shop A/C Air Conditioning... www.amazon.com/dp/B07G25NZ1F?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

@anthonycardona3141 3 ай бұрын

Great video. What head unit and hvac knobs ?

@automotivechaos 3 ай бұрын

Thank you! I used the metra double din bezel, the head unit is a pioneer avh-200ex. The hvac knobs are an Amazon item from a company e-cloud. They’re listed as fitting 2002-2006 Tacoma.

@jarvishamill7717 10 ай бұрын

Great quuk video that covers everything but ill add that you dont have to remove the shift cable from the shift lever you can easily remove it from the transmission first air will be less to mess with and you can remove it from shift lever later if you wanted to.

@automotivechaos 10 ай бұрын

Thank you! Can you? The only way I saw to remove it from the transmission was a roll pin thru the shift linkage. Are you talking about an automatic? That I could see being easier to disconnect on the transmission but I’ve done this a few times and never saw a way to do it on a 6 speed. Either way, thanks for watching!

@jarvishamill7717 10 ай бұрын

Yes I should have specified that I was talking about the automatic. In fact I just did another one a couple days ago because the rear seal went out on this car and the only way to get to it is to drop the torque tube. Seems like alot to do but if you've dont it a few times ita nothing to just remove the rear suspension and transmission whenever you've got to do work under these cars.

@automotivechaos 10 ай бұрын

@@jarvishamill7717 yeah, seems intimidating at first but not a bad job at all.

@RicheySynthetics Жыл бұрын

Great video bro. Appreciate you doing it. I noticed your HVAC is a later model version. Do you have a video on changing that out?

@automotivechaos Жыл бұрын

Thank you! The hvac module is the stock analog one, I just changed the knobs out. You have to pull the metal retaining sleeves out of the stock knobs and insert then in the new ones. This is the link for the ones I purchased. Ecloud Shop Pack of 3 Control Knobs Dials Heater A/C, Replacement Knob for Tacoma & VIOS(2002-2006) Vela Vitz Yari -Replacement Air Conditioning Heat Control Switch Knob Button (Ungraded, Black) a.co/d/hkUYi3v

@RicheySynthetics Жыл бұрын

@@automotivechaos Awesome! That totally fooled me! But once I took a deeper look, I noticed that it was the original. Those knobs just make a world of difference! Appreciate you sharing the link.

@automotivechaos Жыл бұрын

@@RicheySynthetics haha, yeah it definitely makes a difference!

@joesupina5634 Жыл бұрын

Were did you purchase the HVAC unit and was it a simple plug and play.

@automotivechaos Жыл бұрын

@Joe Supina it's the stock hvac unit. Only thing I did was change the knobs. You have to pull the metal sleeves out of the stock knobs and insert them into the new ones. Once that's done they just press onto the hvac module. These are the knobs: amzn.to/3Vi4mni

@jeffsenecal4168 Жыл бұрын

Great video . Subbed. How long did this job take to pull it out?

@automotivechaos Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Took about 3 hours by myself, but I've done it before. Trans jack definitely made it easier this time around.

@jeffsenecal4168 Жыл бұрын

@@automotivechaos u sir are beast. Just grabbed my C5 go cart , has quite the .... storied history... I'm in MA though ... God Bless!

@automotivechaos Жыл бұрын

@@jeffsenecal4168 awesome! I'd love a vette cart one day!

@justinschwartzbauer4418 9 ай бұрын

Did you have to remove the headers? Or just loosen the bolts?

@automotivechaos 9 ай бұрын

I was able to just loosen them up. Had room to tilt them down and out of the way.

@shaunwalsh85 Жыл бұрын

Mine does this sometimes. A far easier fix? Is to pull shifter into 4th before aiming for reverse. If it’s cold, not fully warmed up yet? go for 2nd. 😂

@automotivechaos Жыл бұрын

Lol I tried that too. Didn't matter what gear I shifted too first, it would grind like crazy. Thankfully the car is loud so people couldn't hear it...just thought I didn't know how to drive stick 😂

@shaunwalsh85 Жыл бұрын

Aww damn, that sucks bro.

@edstralko5214 Жыл бұрын

Enjoyed watching your video. You make the job look like a piece of cake. You mentioned pulling the diff only earlier. That is my project. I need to reseal the trans output shaft (auto). Will the diff clear the trunk floor pan ok? Thanks Ed

@automotivechaos Жыл бұрын

Appreciate that, thank you! It will clear, but you will have to lower the driveline to clear the tub in the rear. That's why the shield that covers the torque tube needs to be removed so that you can tilt the entire assembly down. Just take it slow and periodically check firewall to intake clearance as you go. Good luck with your project, if you have any questions let me know!

@clutchupproductions332 Жыл бұрын

Had the same problem with my vet ended up being the reverse lockout sylinoid

@clutchupproductions332 Жыл бұрын

Also once you relize where it needs to be to engage you can put it in another gear then it goes all the way I.

@automotivechaos Жыл бұрын

I replaced the solenoid as well. As far as putting it in another gear I was under the impression it wouldn’t help because reverse is also synchronized but I tried anyway and it would still grind. I pulled the trans apart in another video and found the plastic shift fork guides were broken.

@zacharygratschmayr1100 2 ай бұрын

Where'd you get that shiftknob

@automotivechaos 2 ай бұрын

That’s an MGW race knob.

@Repomex01 Жыл бұрын

after you do it 8 times on 3 different cars.. It becomes easy, and let me add on the floor as well

@automotivechaos Жыл бұрын

😂

@douglasjre Жыл бұрын

If you live near Central Florida can I hire you to replace my clutch on my C5?

@automotivechaos Жыл бұрын

Unfortunately I'm in NY.

@danaeverhart6487 2 ай бұрын

Put it in reverse before cranking it

@automotivechaos 2 ай бұрын

It did the same thing. Shifter fork bushing broke. It’s fixed now.

@merc6 2 ай бұрын

Where did you get your climate control panel?

@automotivechaos 2 ай бұрын

It’s the factory one, I just changed the knobs. I’ve had more people ask about it. I’ll make a short video on it soon with a link to the knobs on Amazon.