i have a 99 grand cherokee laredo 4.0 4x4 with a 42re tansmission.
i removed and i am installing my transmission myself to save bookoos of money on the rebuild. but im having trouble getting the transmission in. i lined everything up correctly ive already bolted my torque converter to the flexplate. but my bellhousing is still an eighth on an inch away from the block to bolt it up. does anybody know if there is something i wouldnt realize is stopping it or should i just kick it in cuz thats my next option as of right now

 

did you get the convetor in the transmission all the way if not you will breack the front pump forceing it together

 

that video just made a world of difference thanks. looks like im taking everything back off i did not spin it like that nor did i feel the clicks. i know what im doing today on my off day thanks for not letting me destroy it haha.

 

take the convertor all the way out and look real good at the front pump area make sure theres no cracks it will suck after all the work to find out its cracked goodluck

 

I did not look at the link, but do not bolt the converter up intil the bell bolts are in, then make sure you can spin the converter, and then you can bolt it up. make sure to grease the hub and the dowel pins on the bellhousing too.

 

^ what he said. NEVER bolt the T/C up until the trans is bolted and tightend down to the engine. Actually make sure the T/C is not contacting the flexplate/flywheel before you tighten the trans to the engine. The converter should be able to spin/wiggle when the trans is mounted and tightened to the engine, there should be at least an 1/8" or more gap between the converter and flexplate before tightening the converter bolts.

 

well if i should spin the converter after the tranny is bolted up what does it mean if my torque converter spins with the flexplate when i turn the crank. and i havent bolted the converter to the flexplate yet

 

if you cant spin the converter free of the flexplate than its not in all the way still. if your turning the engine over and the converter is touching it may turn. But again, you should be able to turn the converter by its self with the bell bolts tight.

 

yeh i just checked they are not spinning together. they were before i had the tc correctly installed. Ive never tried something like a transmission instal before especially not without my dad pointing fingers. With him out of town im down to trial and error

 

lol. so its in now, converter spins free?

 

Check to see if you have the torque converter fully seated before you force, it will break the pump gear and cost mo" money. Chevokeeman.