Tranny Tools Needed for Rebuild

[JJ91284]

Lets make a list of tranny tools absolutely needed to rebuild a 4t65e and also what tools make your life a little easier as well.

Also lets post pictures of peoples engine supports that were purchased and where you got them from.

 

[3800seV2.0]

Clutch spring compressor, something like a hose clamp to re-size the Teflon seal rings, and a $9 seal puller from Napa.

I'm not sure what tools you would need to pull/press bearings.

 

[JJ91284]

Any particular links to stores/sites that are recommended for tranny tool purchases. I know they make different spring compressors so just curious what most people recommend.

 

[JJ91284]

What do you think of these clutch compressors? I would prefer to save a bit if possible on the tools, but if the more expensive one is far superior and easier to use that I'll purchase it.

eBay Motors: KD Tool Automatic Transmission Clutch Spring Compressor (item 200229173869 end time Jun-10-08 18:47:49 PDT)



Looks to be the Generic

eBay Motors: Transmission Clutch Remover Spring Compressor Tool 1841 (item 370053467715 end time Jun-19-08 00:08:33 PDT)



Is this far superior quality?

eBay Motors: OTC Automatic Transmission Clutch Spring Compressor (item 280228465795 end time Jun-18-08 04:09:33 PDT)



Or

Amazon.com: Heavy Duty Clutch Drum Spring Compressor: Automotive

 

[agrazela]

The Kinetic tool will work, with some effort...

On the second clutch spring, you need to use something to distribute the force evenly, to avoid bending up the spring assembly; I used an old 2nd clutch piston inverted:

Which still lets you get to the locking ring:

On the input/3rd assembly, the threadead rod is not long enough, so you have to improvise:

PS, that OTC tool looks just like the Kinetic to me, but at 3x the price.