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How hardest to swap out the automatic transmission in my 89 mustang
 

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For another?


The trans is heavy. If you are going to do this on jack stands, invest in a low profile transmission jack. It will be a lifesaver.

Other than that...pretty straight forward. You just gotta deal woth the heft of the AOD. It's about 150-175 pounds.
 
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Wow that much. I can do a t5 easy. I will get the trans Jack then. Any special. Step I need to know or anything I have to mark to put back in the same spot
 

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I don't know if its that damn heavy but yeah, it does have some weight. Weighs a lot more when you are under it.
 

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I'm a pretty strong guy, but when I pulled my AOD, it got a little awkward and I couldn't safely get it down with the help of a jack. I just let it fall. Once it was out, I could barely lift it alone and needed additional help. Its heavy!

Under a car on your back, its just awkward. I don't recommend trying to maneuver 100+ pounds around over your face.

A trans jack can be rented or bought. I highly recommend one just for safety.
 

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The trans comes out very easy, I had mine out in 90 mins. yesterday, when you do go to take it out remove the H-pipe, starter and rear crossmember, then once the trans tilts you will have much better access to the 6 bolts that hold the trans on the block....a trans jack might help but I have had success with just a floor jack and a block of wood for under the pan.
I have ramps under the front and jack stands under the rear and there is not enough clearance to slide the trans back under while on a trans jack so I use rope to hold the back of the trans up, then lift the front and pull another rope tight to hold it up so I can slide the jack under it, once it's on the jack I install the TC so I am not lifting all that extra weight.
When you start lifting the trans back up make sure the TV cable does not get pinched between the block and bell housing or it will cost you about $100 to replace it so the trans will shift properly.
I am 48 yrs old, 5-10, 155lbs and have no problem changing an AOD by myself, it's not as bad as some make it sound.........it's easier than a C-6 that went in my Montego GT.

1990 GT AOD
 
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