This is, by far, the best instructional video I’ve ever seen on RUclips. My heart goes out to dennis’ family and anyone who knew him. Absolutely badass video, thank you so much for the contribution to the community.
I have a YJ watched all the "pundits" Jeep channels, and none of them mentioned that the top mounting bolts were torx heads, and none of them mentioned lowering the Trans to get at them. I don't think you mentioned lowering the trans either but I could see that the Trans was sagging down out of position. I have everything else apart on my YJ. This was the last piece I needed. Thanks
The NV3550 in my aging TJ is no longer synchinised. I have to double clutch everywhere I go to avoid grinding. I will be replacing it with the still manufactured Aisin AX-15 manual transmission. I know the New Venture Gear NV3550 is better built but New Venture Gear is defunct and production parts are becoming hard to find. There are plenty of cheap Chinese parts I can repair the aging NV3550 with them. But I will be downgrading to the venerable Aisin transmission that is still in production with production replacement parts. I will miss the NV3550. It truly is a very good transmission. But OEM parts are hard to find. New Venture Gear died after 124 years of existence. I will forever miss it.
Great video Dennis!! I wish I listened from the beginning. Just finsihed rebuilding My 2000 NV 3550 and because I rebuilt plenty of old t 10 and Muncie's I never jacked the rear of a car up. I used to be able to just throw the tranny and then the on transfer case on my chest and just slide em in. Anyway I just finished bolting tranny up to engine and I putting the back on jack stands before putting transfer case back in. If anyone reads this I highly recommend watching the begging and dong what Dennis shows and jack that rear end up.THX
thanks SOOO much watched vid took notes followed step by step ! an 18 volt impact gun helped a Lot lol . e-12 bolt on top passenger side almost did me end tho..3/8 swivel,2 inch extension and my impact gun did the trick. while trany was out i replaced the upper oxy. sensor.. propane torch and ice water in a bottle 2 times did the trick..impact helped again...thank you for this vide ..Dennis's memory is a blessing...
Finally the perfect answer I've been looking for. I just put in a new clutch and everything was good, then TO bearing got chewed up so I replaced it. Ever since the TO bearing replacement, I've had this strange rattling sound coming from somewhere in the trans...had me worried. You would not believe how hard I searched online forums and at local 4x4 shops to get to the bottom of what was causing that noise. So glad to know it was that little spring on the release arm. When I push the clutch in it stops. Must have just not put it back on...Thanks so much for the clear explanation and wisdom! Excellent video.
Thank you gentleman for a great video, Yoyr father working with you is definitely a great memory, just as I will be doing this with my son for his jeep. Thank you for an awesome video.. May your father forever rest in peace knowing he's still helping people and bringing Fathers and sons closer together. Thanks again
Very Good video. I am very sorry to hear about your dad passing. He obviously was a great guy and his legacy lives on in this video. Thanks for the Great Video!
Incredible video Dennis. Thank you to you and your father for the very clear and specific instructions throughout this tutorial. This is giving me the confidence to take out my transmission. I’ll follow up once I complete this job!
This video gave me the confidence to pay someone else to do it! haha
Don't forget to mark up your driveshafts....they're balanced and must be put back on in the same position.
This is, by far, the best instructional video I’ve ever seen on RUclips. My heart goes out to dennis’ family and anyone who knew him. Absolutely badass video, thank you so much for the contribution to the community.
The best, most in-depth video of this task. I am about to do my clutch and throwout bearing and this is my go to resource! Thanks!
Best video on the internet. Dennis, may you rest in peace. To the son, this video has helped me fix a jeep for my boy. Thank you!
I have a YJ watched all the "pundits" Jeep channels, and none of them mentioned that the top mounting bolts were torx heads, and none of them mentioned lowering the Trans to get at them. I don't think you mentioned lowering the trans either but I could see that the Trans was sagging down out of position. I have everything else apart on my YJ. This was the last piece I needed. Thanks
The NV3550 in my aging TJ is no longer synchinised. I have to double clutch everywhere I go to avoid grinding. I will be replacing it with the still manufactured Aisin AX-15 manual transmission. I know the New Venture Gear NV3550 is better built but New Venture Gear is defunct and production parts are becoming hard to find. There are plenty of cheap Chinese parts I can repair the aging NV3550 with them. But I will be downgrading to the venerable Aisin transmission that is still in production with production replacement parts. I will miss the NV3550. It truly is a very good transmission. But OEM parts are hard to find. New Venture Gear died after 124 years of existence. I will forever miss it.
Great video Dennis!! I wish I listened from the beginning. Just finsihed rebuilding My 2000 NV 3550 and because I rebuilt plenty of old t 10 and Muncie's I never jacked the rear of a car up. I used to be able to just throw the tranny and then the on transfer case on my chest and just slide em in. Anyway I just finished bolting tranny up to engine and I putting the back on jack stands before putting transfer case back in. If anyone reads this I highly recommend watching the begging and dong what Dennis shows and jack that rear end up.THX
Thank you for keeping this up, it's a great tribute to Dennis and made this job much easier for me!
thanks SOOO much watched vid took notes followed step by step ! an 18 volt impact gun helped a Lot lol . e-12 bolt on top passenger side almost did me end tho..3/8 swivel,2 inch extension and my impact gun did the trick. while trany was out i replaced the upper oxy. sensor.. propane torch and ice water in a bottle 2 times did the trick..impact helped again...thank you for this vide ..Dennis's memory is a blessing...
9 years and video is still helping your fellow shade tree mechanic 👍
Finally the perfect answer I've been looking for. I just put in a new clutch and everything was good, then TO bearing got chewed up so I replaced it. Ever since the TO bearing replacement, I've had this strange rattling sound coming from somewhere in the trans...had me worried. You would not believe how hard I searched online forums and at local 4x4 shops to get to the bottom of what was causing that noise. So glad to know it was that little spring on the release arm. When I push the clutch in it stops. Must have just not put it back on...Thanks so much for the clear explanation and wisdom! Excellent video.
This is by far the best video to get the job done. No nonsense, straight forward information.
Thank you for showing the access for the top bolts. Missing this in so many videos.
Thank you gentleman for a great video, Yoyr father working with you is definitely a great memory, just as I will be doing this with my son for his jeep. Thank you for an awesome video.. May your father forever rest in peace knowing he's still helping people and bringing Fathers and sons closer together. Thanks again
Very Good video. I am very sorry to hear about your dad passing. He obviously was a great guy and his legacy lives on in this video. Thanks for the Great Video!
One of if not the best DIY vehicle maintenance videos I've watched. Thanks!
Used this video to change my throwout bearing and clutch. Thank you for keeping it up!
Incredible video Dennis. Thank you to you and your father for the very clear and specific instructions throughout this tutorial. This is giving me the confidence to take out my transmission. I’ll follow up once I complete this job!
No bullshit talk, no waste of time. Tells what to do very clearly and gets the job done.