Installing '01-'02 Transmission - First timer

Easton

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Hi guys I'm new here and I need some help with my 01-02 transmission install.

Vehicle:
'01 SR5 4WD Auto.

It has been a year since my transmission was tainted with the milkshake.
Slowly, the transmission doesn't want to select lower gears when coming to a stop and then when accelerating I have to manually select "L" then "2" then "D" as I drive. Had the shift solenoid codes come up. But I kept driving her for many months now while looking for a replacement transmission. My gas mileage is not the greatest, it feels like my transmission slips in every gear.

Anyway, I finally found and bought a used replacement, with 80K miles on it, clean fluid. Waiting for it to ship to Buffalo so I can pick it up (I live in Canada).

This is my first attempt to install a transmission. I will have access to a hoist and air tools. All I ask is if anyone has any FSM guides for torque specs and assembly diagrams? I searched all over google, yotatech, and this forum but I could not find a write up on this.

By the way, UPS says the skid weighs over 500lbs so I'm guessing they also included the transfer case? There is no way i can lift this onto my 4runner... would it be wise to bring tools and remove the transfer case from the transmission?

Any help is appreciated. Thanks.

This is what I assume my shipment will look like.
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Just wanted to update:

The used trans looked good (didn't come with the T-case), replaced the rear seal, and trans-filter.

Removing my old trans took about 4 hrs. Installing the replacement took 8hrs! (hit some snags during install, required some fab work)

Transmission is super smooth with no codes, I'm very happy that I found this one to be in good condition. Going to put in better quality trans fluid in a month or so. And yes, I plan to install an external trans cooler in the near future!
 

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