Manual transmission replacement?

AMORYDMARTINEZ

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2000 SATURN SC2

I have a 2000 saturn sc2 manual trans. 1.9 liters. I removed transmission because it was shot. Now my question is when replacing it is there a certain way to align transmission when installing with engine or just install it? Am I making it more difficult than it is?

Friday, September 7th, 2012 AT 4:07 PM

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KHLOW2008

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Nothing special except to rotate the trans slightly to make it go into position.

If the clutch was removed, the disc has to be aligned otherwise you are going to have problem.

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Friday, September 7th, 2012 AT 4:13 PM

AMORYDMARTINEZ

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I appreciate the help I was looking in the manual and it didnt say anything special needed to be done. But im glad I got a second opinion. Thank you and god be with you

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Friday, September 7th, 2012 AT 4:18 PM

KHLOW2008

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You're welcome and have a nice day.

Ensure the transmission is seated fully before you attempt to tighten the bolts. Do not use the bolts to force the transmission in, use them as guide while you shake the trans into position.

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Friday, September 7th, 2012 AT 4:27 PM

SATURNTECH9

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Just to add to this one here's my trick and I have done a ton of those. Hold the transmission againist the engine then turn the crank pulley bolt clockwise while pushing the transmission in place. It will slid right in.

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Friday, September 7th, 2012 AT 6:57 PM