Enclave 3-5-R Waveplate Replacement - Part 1

Replacing the 3-5-R Waveplate in a Buick Enclave.

This was the first time (and hopefully last) that I've ever cracked open this transmission, so I'm learning as I go along in the video. This is the 1st installment where I just change the 3-5-R Waveplate.

In Part 2, I show how to continue to further disassemble the clutches to get to the other waveplates:
   • Buick Enclave Waveplate Replacement - Part 2  

This starts with the Engine out of the car. You can watch my Steering Gear replacement how-to to see the start of the engine removal. I will be posting the other engine removal videos soon.

Thanks for watching!

UPDATE - 12-30-14 - One of my viewers has told me that they were able to do this without removing the cradle by lowering the engine cradle only about 4". So this is encouraging for all the DIYers. ALSO, I have been informed that my orientation of the sharp side of the wave plate is incorrect in the video - the sharp side should be facing the clutch pack per this link:
http://www.autoserviceprofessional.co...

So, please keep that in mind! FWIW, I have 10K miles on the transmission since this video was made and everything seems OK so far.