One4deroad

Hey
I have a 1993 es300 I almost have everything out but I just wanted to know if i have to drop the sub frame(h frame) underneath the car to get the tranny out .
Thanks

llcoolpass

The FSM says to drop the subframe which is probably the easiest way, though it may be possible, but not worth doing, to take it out the other way.
Why are you taking out the automatic/manual transmission, out of curiosity?

BoostedE21

if you have an engine hoist, you may be able to loosen the motor mounts and pull the engine/transmission up an inch or two, which might enable you to get the transmission out without touching the subframe.

One4deroad

Thanks for your help. The reason for taking out the transmission is cause the gears are slipping it pick up but only when it feels like it. The car is at 123,000 miles and started to act up on Saturday and was getting worse so I was able to get a jdm transmission for $320.00.

BoostedE21

That's redundant. JDM = Japanese Domestic Market - so of course it's imported if you don't live in Japan.

One4deroad

Well sorry if I said it wrong, thanks for your help

BoostedE21

oh no, don't take it as me being rude or anything - I just hear a lot of people throwing around "JDM" in ways that dont apply, like buying "JDM lights from china." So I thought I'd clear that up.

Let us know how the drop goes.