{"id":166165,"date":"2025-05-16T23:04:53","date_gmt":"2025-05-17T06:04:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogv2prod.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/?p=166165"},"modified":"2025-05-28T02:23:39","modified_gmt":"2025-05-28T09:23:39","slug":"where-is-the-transmission-in-a-car-located","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/where-is-the-transmission-in-a-car-located\/","title":{"rendered":"Where is the Transmission in a Car Located?"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 3<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><style>.kadence-column166165_e86a31-88 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column166165_e86a31-88 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column166165_e86a31-88 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column166165_e86a31-88 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column166165_e86a31-88 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column166165_e86a31-88 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column166165_e86a31-88{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column166165_e86a31-88 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column166165_e86a31-88 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column166165_e86a31-88 inner-column-1 qk-look-widget\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-row ultp-block-7ea7b3  qk-main-wrap\"><div class=\"ultp-row-wrapper\"><div class=\"ultp-row-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-column ultp-block-29d18a\"><div class=\"ultp-column-wrapper\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading166165_96d4d6-d2, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading166165_96d4d6-d2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading166165_96d4d6-d2\"]{text-align:center;font-size:20px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading166165_96d4d6-d2 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading166165_96d4d6-d2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading166165_96d4d6-d2\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-family:Inter;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading166165_96d4d6-d2 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading166165_96d4d6-d2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading166165_96d4d6-d2\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"kt-adv-heading166165_96d4d6-d2 summary-title wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading166165_96d4d6-d2\"><span>Summary<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The transmission is always bolted to the end of the engine and will be under the hood on front-wheel drive vehicles, and behind the engine underneath the &ldquo;tunnel&rdquo; that runs from the front of the car to the back of the passenger area on rear-wheel drive vehicles.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It&rsquo;s a good idea to ensure your vehicle is parked on a flat and even surface before attempting to access the transmission.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A vehicle&rsquo;s transmission transfers power from the engine to the wheels, allowing it to move forward or backward.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where is the Transmission Located?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The exact location of the transmission differs depending on whether you&rsquo;re driving a front-wheel drive vehicle or a rear-wheel drive vehicle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"716\" height=\"963\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/diagram-showing-the-location-of-the-transmission-on-front-wheel-drive-vehicles.jpg\" alt=\"diagram showing the location of the transmission on front wheel drive vehicles\" class=\"wp-image-171720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/diagram-showing-the-location-of-the-transmission-on-front-wheel-drive-vehicles.jpg 716w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/diagram-showing-the-location-of-the-transmission-on-front-wheel-drive-vehicles-223x300.jpg 223w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/diagram-showing-the-location-of-the-transmission-on-front-wheel-drive-vehicles-150x202.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 716px) 100vw, 716px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Diagram showing the location of the transmission on front-wheel drive vehicles | Image Source: Richard McCuistian<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>For front-wheel drive cars, it&rsquo;s called a transaxle, and you can expect to find it underneath the hood. It will be bolted to the business end of the engine and the crankshaft. It is usually about a third or half the size of the engine. The drive axles attach to either side of the final drive portion of the transaxle (see drawing).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On some Hondas and Mitsubishi vehicles, the transaxle is on the passenger side of the crossways mounted engine, but on most front wheel drive vehicles, it&rsquo;s on the driver side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/diagram-showing-the-location-of-the-transmission-on-rear-wheel-drive-vehicles-788x1024.jpg\" alt=\"diagram showing the location of the transmission on rear wheel drive vehicles\" class=\"wp-image-171721\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/diagram-showing-the-location-of-the-transmission-on-rear-wheel-drive-vehicles-788x1024.jpg 788w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/diagram-showing-the-location-of-the-transmission-on-rear-wheel-drive-vehicles-231x300.jpg 231w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/diagram-showing-the-location-of-the-transmission-on-rear-wheel-drive-vehicles-768x998.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/diagram-showing-the-location-of-the-transmission-on-rear-wheel-drive-vehicles-150x195.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/diagram-showing-the-location-of-the-transmission-on-rear-wheel-drive-vehicles.jpg 971w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 788px) 100vw, 788px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Diagram showing the location of the transmission on rear-wheel drive vehicles | Image Source: Richard McCuistian<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>On the other hand, for rear-wheel drive cars, the transmission will still be bolted to the business end of the engine but will be underneath the &ldquo;tunnel&rdquo; that runs from the front of the car to the back of the passenger area (see diagram).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tips to Access the Transmission<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you&rsquo;re merely inspecting the transmission or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/how-long-does-it-take-to-install-a-transmission\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"attempting to replace it\">attempting to replace it<\/a>, always remember these handy tips before trying to access it. This way, you can minimize the risk of injuring yourself or accidentally damaging your vehicle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Caution:<\/em><\/strong><em> If you don&rsquo;t know how to remove the transmission and aren&rsquo;t wrench smart, don&rsquo;t try it without experienced help. You can very easily get in a lot of trouble removing a transmission if you haven&rsquo;t done it before and don&rsquo;t know how.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Prioritize your safety by parking your vehicle on a flat and even surface before raising the hood of your vehicle. You shouldn&rsquo;t have the engine running when you do this.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It&rsquo;s a good idea &nbsp;to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/transmission-fluid-flush-vs-change-which-is-a-better-choice\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"drain the transmission fluid\">drain the transmission fluid<\/a> before removing the transmission. Always disconnect cables and wires connected to the transmission.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>On rear-wheel-drive transmissions, you&rsquo;ll need to disconnect the driveshaft and shift linkage. On front-wheel-drive transmissions, you&rsquo;ll need to disconnect the shift linkage and drive axles, which is fairly complicated.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>On front-wheel-drive transmissions, expect to have to remove the subframe and everything that is connected to it; this is a major operation. You&rsquo;ll need a fixture to support the engine from above during the process.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>On automatic transmissions, the starter will need to be removed along with the transmission dipstick and tube. In many cases, the exhaust system will need to be removed. The torque converter needs to be unbolted from the flex plate, and while you&rsquo;re doing this, never turn the engine backwards; on some engines, you&rsquo;ll put the engine out of time that way. You unbolt the transmission from the engine and move it straight back while supporting it strapped down to a jack.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>On manual transmissions, you&rsquo;ll need to remove the shifter or shift and clutch linkage or fluid line connections and any wiring that may be connected to the transmission. You unbolt the transmission from the engine and move it straight back while supporting it strapped down to a jack.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Makes the Transmission So Important?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The transmission of your vehicle is responsible for transferring power from the engine to the wheels, allowing it to move forward or backward. It is also responsible for controlling the speed delivered to the wheels, allowing the driver to control how quickly the vehicle moves. Torque can also be adjusted to help drivers adapt to different driving conditions.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 3<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span>Where is the Transmission Located? 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