Lesson 1Final assembly checks: torque check, driveline angle and joint play check, exhaust space and heat wrap if needDis part focus on final assembly check, include torque check for key bolts, driveline angle, universal joint play, and confirm exhaust space and heat shield round new transmission setup.
Structured torque audit checklistDriveline angle measurement methodsU‑joint play and phasing inspectionExhaust clearance and rattle checksHeat wrap and shield installationLesson 2Shifter fit and linkage setup: console remove, shifter mount, cable adjust, detent align and bushing oilDis part explain how to fit shifter and set linkage or cables, include console remove, shifter base mount, linkage align, cable adjust, detent check, oil pivots and bushings for sharp feel.
Console and trim disassembly stepsShifter base alignment and fasteningRod or cable linkage orientationDetent position and gate verificationBushing and pivot lubrication pointsLesson 3Transmission fit and mount: input shaft engage check, pilot/bearing fit, crossmember and mount torqueDis part cover right position and mount for manual transmission, check input shaft engage, fit or check pilot bearing, torque crossmember and mount to keep align and strong.
Verifying bellhousing to block alignmentInput shaft engagement and endplay checkPilot bearing selection and installationCrossmember positioning and shim choicesMount torque specs and fastener sequenceLesson 4Wiring and ECU/TCU changes: fit neutral/safety switch, reverse lamp wiring, speedo/tacho signal check, immobilizer and TCM reprogram/blank stepsHere configure wiring and control boxes for manual setup, include neutral safety and reverse lamp circuits, speedo and tacho signals, and steps for immobilizer, ECU, TCM code or remove as need.
Neutral safety and clutch switch wiringReverse lamp switch integrationSpeedometer and tachometer signal pathsECU coding for manual configurationTCM removal or reprogramming optionsLesson 5Fluids, bleeding and adjusts: gearbox fill steps, hydraulic bleed, clutch freeplay adjust, shifting feel setupLearn right fluid pick and fill for manual gearbox, proper bleed hydraulic clutch, set clutch freeplay, fine-tune shift feel for smooth engage and sure gear pick.
Selecting gearbox oil type and gradeFill level checks and leak inspectionHydraulic clutch bleeding techniquesClutch freeplay and bite point setupTest drive and shift feel refinementLesson 6Clutch system fit: flywheel change or machine, clutch disc align, torque sequence and rotor runout checkDis part cover fit clutch system, include flywheel check and machine or change, align clutch disc, torque pressure plate in order, check runout to stop shake and early wear.
Flywheel inspection and resurfacingChoosing bolts and thread treatmentClutch disc alignment tool usePressure plate torque patternRunout measurement and limitsLesson 7Vehicle receive and record: photos, VIN, module code record, pre-swap test drive listHere learn receive vehicle, record state, take photos, note VIN and module data, do proper pre-swap road test to set base for drive feel, noise, and error codes.
Initial walkaround and photo setRecording VIN, mileage, and optionsScanning and saving module coding dataPre‑conversion road test checklistCustomer concerns and sign‑off formsLesson 8Remove sequence: drain fluids, cut battery, remove automatic transmission, torque converter/flexplate remove, exhaust and crossmember removeDis part explain safe order for drain fluids, cut battery, remove automatic transmission and torque converter, handle flexplate, take down exhaust and crossmember widout damage.
Battery disconnect and safety prepDraining ATF and related fluidsSeparating torque converter from flexplateSupporting and lowering the transmissionExhaust and crossmember removal stepsLesson 9Pedal box fit and clutch actuation setup: fit master cylinder or cable, route hydraulic lines or cable, reservoir place and secureLearn fit pedal box and set clutch actuation, include master cylinder or cable fit, pedal ratio think, route hydraulic or cable, place reservoir, secure all against rub and bend.
Pedal box removal and trial fittingMaster cylinder or cable bracketryHydraulic line or cable routing pathsReservoir placement and mountingPedal travel, stop, and switch adjustmentLesson 10Firewall/tunnel and mount mods: measure space need, cut/patch, add strength and heat shield if necessaryHere learn check and mod firewall and tunnel for manual gearbox space, measure, cut, patch, strengthen, add heat shield while keep structure strong and inside seal.
Measuring gearbox and shifter envelopeMarking and cutting the tunnel safelyFabricating and welding patch panelsAdding structural reinforcementsSeam sealing, paint, and insulation
