Can I change torque converter without taking transmission apart?

Tiny
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  • 2013 CHEVROLET IMPALA
  • 6 CYL
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  • 170,000 MILES
I have the car listed above ltz, and the torque converter is slipping. I can do most car repairs with my knowledge or YouTube videos. Is it possible for someone like me to change? Do you have a video of how to do it if you aren't sure? Thanks
Wednesday, October 23rd, 2024 AT 1:26 PM

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Tiny
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You will need to judge that for yourself, to change the torque converter the transmission will need to be removed.

Here are the instructions and a video that will help you with the job:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZC7xHVMKLRw

You will need to disconnect the battery and drain the coolant, then you will need an engine cradle to hold the engine up inside the car when the subframe is removed. Check out the images (below). Please upload pictures or videos in your response of any problems so we can see what to help you with.

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Wednesday, October 23rd, 2024 AT 4:56 PM
Tiny
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Would a cherry picker engine hoist work the same or well enough as a cradle?
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Wednesday, October 23rd, 2024 AT 6:08 PM
Tiny
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If you are doing the job on the ground and jack stands then yes.
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Thursday, October 24th, 2024 AT 9:27 AM
Tiny
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Would you advise using a jack to lift engine or does it need to go pretty high up?
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Friday, October 25th, 2024 AT 8:00 PM
Tiny
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The engine stays in the same place, in fact you don't even undo the engine mounts, it just stays in place, please go over this video to see what I am talking about. It shows the job but on a similar car.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6N6b5F2ChyE&t=5s

Please go over this guide and get back to us.
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Saturday, October 26th, 2024 AT 9:32 AM

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