Lesson 1Final assembly checks: torque audit, driveline angle and joint play inspection, exhaust clearance and heat wrap where neededThis part checks final build, torque check on key bolts, driveline angles, joint play look, and exhaust space and heat wrap for new transmission setup.
Structured torque audit checklistDriveline angle measurement methodsU‑joint play and phasing inspectionExhaust clearance and rattle checksHeat wrap and shield installationLesson 2Shifter installation and linkage setup: console removal, shifter mounting, cable adjustment, detent alignment and bushing lubricationThis part shows shifter fit and linkage or cable setup, console out, shifter base fit, link align, cable adjust, detent check, lube pivots bushings for good feel.
Console and trim disassembly stepsShifter base alignment and fasteningRod or cable linkage orientationDetent position and gate verificationBushing and pivot lubrication pointsLesson 3Transmission fitment and mounting: input shaft engagement checks, pilot/bearing installation, crossmember and mount torquingThis part covers right place and mount manual transmission, check input shaft fit, fit or check pilot bearing, torque crossmember mount to keep straight 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 adaptations: fitting neutral/safety switch, reverse lamp wiring, speedometer/tachometer signal checks, immobilizer and TCM reprogramming/blanking strategiesHere set wiring and controls for manual, neutral safety reverse lamp wires, speedo tach signals, and ways for immobilizer ECU TCM code or remove as needed.
Neutral safety and clutch switch wiringReverse lamp switch integrationSpeedometer and tachometer signal pathsECU coding for manual configurationTCM removal or reprogramming optionsLesson 5Fluids, bleeding and adjustments: gearbox fill procedures, hydraulic system bleeding, clutch freeplay adjustment, shifting feel setupLearn right fluid pick and fill for manual gearbox, bleed hydraulic clutch, set clutch freeplay, tune shift feel for smooth 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 installation: flywheel replacement or machining, clutch disc alignment, torque sequence and rotor runout checksThis part fits clutch system, flywheel check machine or change, align 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 reception and documentation: photos, VIN, module coding record, pre-conversion test drive checklistHere learn receive vehicle, note condition, take photos, record VIN module data, do road test before change to set base for drive, noise, errors.
Initial walkaround and photo setRecording VIN, mileage, and optionsScanning and saving module coding dataPre‑conversion road test checklistCustomer concerns and sign‑off formsLesson 8Removal sequence: draining fluids, disconnecting battery, removing automatic transmission, torque converter/flexplate removal, exhaust and crossmember removalThis part gives safe order to drain fluids, cut battery, remove automatic transmission torque converter, flexplate, exhaust crossmember without harm.
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: installing master cylinder or cable, routing hydraulic lines or cable, reservoir placement and securingLearn fit pedal box and clutch actuation, master cylinder or cable fit, pedal ratio think, route lines or cable, place reservoir, secure from 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 mounting modifications: measuring required clearances, cutting/patching, adding reinforcements and heat shielding if necessaryHere learn check and change firewall tunnel for manual gearbox space, measure, cut, patch, strengthen, add heat shield keep strong frame and inside seal.
Measuring gearbox and shifter envelopeMarking and cutting the tunnel safelyFabricating and welding patch panelsAdding structural reinforcementsSeam sealing, paint, and insulation
