Finally had the time to do the transmission swap in my '99 wagon with 298K on it,
the transmission was sitting in the crate in the back of the wagon for three years.
I replaced the original one myself at 168K in 2006 with Ford remanufactured transmission,
they have three year unlimited mileage warranty. I also swapped one in my '99 Sable.
So this is the third one I've done and I made sure I had my Bendpak lift to make it easier this time.
Big difference having a few inches vs a few feet to work under the car.
They come out a lot easier then going back in, gravity working with me.
Replacing the struts with new complete units, (have the tool but got them on closeout at rock auto),
new sway bar bushings, outer tie rods, ball joints and sway bar links.
Noticed right wheel hub bearing had small amount of play so got a pair to swap out.
It's going to ride like a new car, already have new tires on it.
My wife thinks I am nuts, the car is worth about $1,400 and I put a $1,800 transmission in it.
I tell her I don't pay for labor, just like a 747, they just change the parts and keep it in the air.
I tell her I'm going to put 500K on it!
the transmission was sitting in the crate in the back of the wagon for three years.
I replaced the original one myself at 168K in 2006 with Ford remanufactured transmission,
they have three year unlimited mileage warranty. I also swapped one in my '99 Sable.
So this is the third one I've done and I made sure I had my Bendpak lift to make it easier this time.
Big difference having a few inches vs a few feet to work under the car.
They come out a lot easier then going back in, gravity working with me.
Replacing the struts with new complete units, (have the tool but got them on closeout at rock auto),
new sway bar bushings, outer tie rods, ball joints and sway bar links.
Noticed right wheel hub bearing had small amount of play so got a pair to swap out.
It's going to ride like a new car, already have new tires on it.
My wife thinks I am nuts, the car is worth about $1,400 and I put a $1,800 transmission in it.
I tell her I don't pay for labor, just like a 747, they just change the parts and keep it in the air.
I tell her I'm going to put 500K on it!
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