TRNW-2: 9T65

[Reggie Smith]

Why not hang the rack?

Reggie Smith

Smith's Transmission Service

5615 Indian Trail

Thomaston GA 30286

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On Tue, Jun 17, 2025 at 12:41 PM Brett Karulak via trnw2 <trnw2 at trnw.net>
wrote:

>
> Wanted to Repsond to this 9T65 real quick.
> Only installed the new OE Torque Converter.
> Unit worked fine afterwards and has been out for 3 weeks.
> These lock up almost to zero slip speed and hold, pretty much through the
> gears on this V6 engine 4x4 Traverse.
> R&R in my opinoin is easier than a 6T70 and flag time is pretty good on
> Prodemand.
> I had harder time pulling the starter on a 4 cylinder turbo engine when i
> removed a 9t45 in an AWD and this one is much easier with not much in the
> way.
> I did use an engine support tool brace even though it has an engine mount
> on the passenger side, finding a place to hook it to the block was a small
> challange, remove the engine padding and you will find a small bolt hole to
> run the chain too, it was small like a 10mm headed bolt but worked great.
> The front cooler line was a pain too going back in, make sure you install
> it before securing the drivers side mount to the transmission.
> I would not worry about R&R on these units, just make sure to bring the
> electic steering rack down with the crossmember instead of hanging it like
> on a 6T70.
> The end.
>
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