Wow! For a solo performed and recorded transmission seal replacement (without a lift), this video is fantastic! Clearly this gentleman knows his business….and did both beautiful mechanical work and videography. Kudos!! Nice to know that Toyota had such well-trained technicians working for them. Dr. K.
I do these at work with a 2 post lift. The fact that you did that all on the ground is unreal! I hope what you quoted for labor was well worth it, since it's extremely hard on your body replacing a transaxle on the ground.
i am a apprentice and i watch your videos all the time since i don’t really have time to learn at my dealership i come home and learn of you thank you so much
Great, how to video. It's a stark difference between a garage with a lift and working with floor jacks and stands. I applaude your effort in trying to show us all the details in your videos. I'm a diyr and today I dropped the trans on my 123k mile 2nd gen tacoma because of torque converter shudder. It took my brother and I two days. First time me doing any service to that transmission. Keep posting more videos. I know it's hard recording and then editing all to make it presentable.
If you have to drop more transmissions, consider the hb trans jack. I used that on my 240 clutch job and it made the job easier. The issue is that you have to jack up the car higher.
Big jobs like these are always great when your not on the clock. It's when I do my best work. You need to trench out your foundation and maybe blow out that ceiling to put an inground lift in. Life will be so much easier, especially if your going to continue to take on more home jobs. But on the ground electric HD motorcycle jacks come in handy for trans jobs (they have the perfect frame to secure entire trans and even engines under 600lbs)
Yea nice being able to take a break and walk into the kitchen for a snack whenever as well lol. I have 9ft ceilings in there and the big beam at the roof is a support beam for the 2nd story of the house so cant really do much about that. I am considering getting a bendpak half lift. basically a 2 post lift with half the height.
Damn son..... Enjoy being young, when you're able to do that work on the floor. If I did that, I wouldn't be able to walk for a week. Excellent video... Thank you
Normally don't, it looked as though that seal wasn't fully seated from the factory. The job of putting that seal in on the assembly line is a boring, monotonous job. Maybe the person in that position just screwed up and didn't get it fully seated.
There are 11 BOLTS around the transmission bell housing not 10. Thanks for causing me to work extra hours to remove my transmission from the engine. And yes, I have the same set up as you do. Also, for your readers, there are 6 bolts holding the flex plate to the transmission. One of those bolts is darker to set the rest of the holes perfect for when you bolt them in on install.
Sorry if I mis spoke. But if it took you “hours” to figure out that there was an extra bolt holding the trans to the engine idk if you should be doing a job like this. Literally can look around and find what bolts hold the trans on in like 5 minutes…
I remember my younger days when working without a lift was a common trend. Those days are over for this kind of work, lol. Good on you though, nice work!
They are, but like anything it’s going to depend on how it was treated and even known good cars can have rare issues,and even the opposite known bad cars can have the rare one that runs and lasts for a long time, I also believe this is the first year for the 8 speed in the Camry.I don’t understand why they wouldn’t replace it under warranty?
Aisin transmissions are excellent transmissions. They’re even used in Volvos. This leaking seal is an exception. Perhaps a poorly sourced seal from Taiwan/China. Denso has over 20 factories in China
Great vid. I am parting out similar Mazda now. I got a 600 lb cart because I’m going to pull the whole cradle w/ the engine and trans together, in my driveway.
So I took my car to the dealership for weird rpm issues. It came back with an error code p07457f. Which means A Solenoid is stuck and was told that I had to replace the entire transmission instead of just that part. So I’m asking if that’s true or the dealership trying to get $7000 out of me? 2019 2.5 litter XSE model camry
My hats off to you man, I don’t like doing side work especially if I don’t have a lift, I’ll admit I’m lazy and spoiled if I can’t do it at the shop I’m not doing it. My question is how is it not covered under powertrain. Technically that seal is considered internal lubricant an I can’t see that being considered a wearable item. Than again I’m a CDJR tech and warranty is a bit different for manufacturers.
Toyota didn’t want to cover it until they can confirm where the leak was coming from. So say the customer agreed and had Toyota do it. Had the seal not been covered. The dealer would then charge the customer for the labor of RR the trans.
Awesome video! Too bad you quit man, we need more pro toyota tech like you! I am worried about your nice looking flooring to take on this messy job....
Thanks. And when better opportunities present it self ya gotta go for it. So far no issues. I’ve left brake fluid, gear oil and ATF sitting in this floor for days without a stain it’s holding up great.
I’m a Honda tech I Replaced an engine on my in-laws civic down in my hometown on jack stands. It wasn’t terrible getting everything undone but Never again haha if someone wants something that heavy done they can tow it up to my dealership and I’ll do it in a Saturday haha a job that’d usually take 3-6 hours took about a day and a half.
When the transmission of the 2020 Toyota Camry breaks down, I wanted to know if the front tires were vibrating and how much it cost you to replace the transmission. Thank you very much.
You can use a laser thermometer or scan tool to monitor the transmission temperature. I also use a magnetic level on the transmission pan and and jack up the rear so you it will drain correctly.
I kinda hate torque converters lol. Last one I dealt with was on a nissan. Wasn't close enough to the flex plate so I couldn't thread in a bolt. Luckily, there was enough room to thread a longer bolt and yank the converter close enough to thread in the appropriate bolts.
Big job to do by yourself! That seal seemed a little sus, it was like it wasn't fully seated to begin with? Also, when I go to do a transmission drain and fill, the operating temp should be 105°?
Customer did purchase this vehicle used so who knows the history, and yea that is the proper way to set trans fluid on these. They dont take that long to warm up though.
swear, I wish I was as good as a mechanic as you. I'm 20 years old and I'm going to start school in the fall to get an associates in auto tech, if all goes well 🤞
Not sure it you will get this question. I have a 2018 Camry. About two years ago i could feel my Car at Highway Speeds feeling kinda strange. Took it to 3 different Toyota Dealerships over time whiles getting an Oil Change. Finally last April 2022 was told they saw a little bit of a leakage that they would monitor. Then the Same around in October 2022. Then i went to as for a flush, i was told that there was now a large leakage, there is no way for them to check how much fluid i have because these newer transmissions don't have a dip stick. And i might need a new Transmission 🤔 😡. Should i get a new one or try to get it rebuild? Im over this Camry.
Good shit bro made that look easy! How big is your garage bro I might be buying a house soon with “2 car” garage definitely trying do some big work in there lol
Just a standard 2 car garage. I wanted a deep garage or at least a 3 car when we got the place but honestly is plenty of room as long as you are organized. I could pull a motor in there no problem
Not sure how the Toyota's are ,but I did a Nissan Altima transmission swap by pulling it through the top, factory procedure is similar to the carry by dropping subframe and trans from the bottom
@@LetsDriftMedia I hurt my lower back too for doing the side job few weeks ago. Then I still not getting better even though i visit physical therapy for many times. I hope you get better soon.
I wonder if discounters like harbor freight, Walmart, Temu, Wish offer at home car lifts, gotta make sure safe of course and have tires jack stands anything under lift in case of a lift failure
man i want to be a mechanic bad !!.. how did you learn your skill ? ive been watching lots of videos on youtube and learning alot about fixing cars but i need more hands on training where do you suggest i start?
Great Vid bro!! Even tho your vid wasn't too technical the main tips you covered help us DYI mechanics. I did the same job on an old 2002 V6 Camry last summer no fun in the 120 weather🥵 wish I had a lift LOL. Suprised Toyota Warranty didn't cover it tho kinda odd, but hay more 💸 for you 👍🏼 OK never mind about warranty based on the comment I just read the car has over 90K miles on it so note to self always try to get a good deal on there extended warranty plans🤙🏼
@@LetsDriftMedia No worries. Your video came up and had to subscribe to the new channel. Yup I live near Palm Springs CA and the Summers here are brutal. I only have a Patio to work underneath of so the shade and a commercial fan help a bit. The heat feels the same after 110 you just get more soaked LOL the average is 117 or so. BTW I had to drop a few subframes last summer including a GMC Acadia not fun BTW whats that engine harnest model called? I use a cherry picker, but that's a pretty slick peace? Thanks
@@johnny4713ify thanks man and yea your right once it’s hot it’s hot and your just sweating anyways haha. I used to wrench in an uncovered driveway at my parents house having a garage to wrench in is a game changer. I got the engine support bar at Harbor freight like 80$
@@LetsDriftMedia Unfortunately no garage, but manage plus it keeps me thin LOL. Thanks for that info I didn't know they carried anything like that. Glad to see the new channel haven't been pulling up Impact wrench reviews since that's when I first saw your original channel LOL. Ended up getting a mix of Milwaukee and Ridgid top tier stuff. Anyhow appreciate your content 👍🏼
It would’ve easier just to leave the upper engine mount and trans mount connected and drop the subframe. The upper mounts attach to the body and not the subframe and should support the weight of the power train. Just a flat rate way of thinking
@@LetsDriftMedia tell me about it I just left the dealership a few months ago and work at a fleet shop where we work on heavy equipment and don’t have lifts, so I’m doing side jobs at the house now and have to do them on the ground it sucks
@@charlesbarkley2497 hey me too lol my fleet shop at least has lifts tho that we can use for personal use but it’s not local so jackstands it is for my side jobs lol
@@LetsDriftMedia I’ve done tranny on a 98 I think and was using pole jacks to support the engine and swung the subframe out of the way. It ended up bitting me in the ass because everything shifted when I removed the tranny and had a hell of time trying to line all 4 mounts and subframe to its home. Love the content and very informative for these younger techs, got to pass it on
This is going to be me soon, except my RMS is leaking on a '14 Camry. May change the Trans seal also while I'm in there. Toyota supposedly changed the TC 50k miles ago.
Love this channel! Question: I’m replacing the short block on a 2012 Camry and wanna make sure I’m installing the balance shaft assembly correct. The repair manual says to put piston 1 at TDC and then rotate engine 90 degrees. Then line up the dots with the markings on the balance assembly and install. I’ve seen people put the dots opposite of the markings..which is the correct way? The manual read it as line up the dots with the markings..
Thanks man I would follow what ever the repair manual says especially when it comes to that balance shaft. I didnt do enough of those motors to remember off the top of my head. What repair manual are you using? If its a legit website for repair manuals like all data or pro demand its not going to give you false information.
@@The.Car.Guru. no problem should be good just make sure the marks are still aligned after you install it, sometimes it moves a little when it mates with the crankshaft.
Seal is around 10 bucks. Labor is around 12 hrs. So gonna run you well over $1000. Idk how much the dealer charges per hour of labor but it’s around $100 at mine
Yes a relearn for the trans ecu is required when installing a new trans, or torque converter, but if you skip that step it wont be the end of the world. Ive seen it plenty of times when I worked in the dealer.
I have the same problem on my 2018 camry SE. transmission leak. Right where you said it. What part number do i need to buy for fix the leak? im also getting quoted 1k for labor itself and any additional work
Would this be similar to a 2008 avalon limited? I have an issue where the car shudders in 2nd gear going into 3rd and it goes away if let go of the gas or accelerate more. I'm thinking it's the torque converter. Loved the vid btw man. Just subbed!
I just bought a 94 lexus es300, california car, 45000 miles! Made in Japan, anything i should look out for? It thru a tranny solenoid code and an igniter code but i think my garage forgot to tighten the neg battery cable after replacing the timimg belt, fingers crossed code dont come back, where are u located, i am in NC, no doubt u could fix anything on my old Lexus
Am using Toyota 1998 sienna v6 engine but now I want to use four cylinder with my sienna transmission, so pls what Toyota four cylinder engine will march the sienna transmission.?
