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 Transmission Removal
#793606
03/01/07 01:27 AM
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Anonymous
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Any secrets to taking out and reinstalling the transmission on my 86 4x4? I am replacing the clutch, bearings and seals . Thank You <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/patriot.gif" alt="" />
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Re: Transmission Removal
#793607
03/01/07 02:52 AM
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Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 141
Wheeler
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No secrets/tricks that I can think of. Only thing I suggest is to have a buddy around to juggle the trans. Makes it alot easier.
Rob
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Re: Transmission Removal
[Re: yotaman7]
#793608
03/01/07 03:26 AM
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Joined: Jan 2000
Posts: 12,153
Web Wheeler
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I like to pull the t-case off first, makes the tranny lighter and more symmetrical so it is easier to work with. Also, need a long (30" or so) extension to get to the upper pair of bolts. You can lower the back end of the tranny a few inches for better access if you don't have a body lift.
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Re: Transmission Removal
[Re: 4Crawler]
#793609
03/01/07 05:26 AM
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Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 141
Wheeler
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Yeah, you do need a long extension or combination of many and a universal to get the angle you need (for the top bellhousing to engine bolts). Also, on the truck that I just did this job to, I found it helpful to have a buddy under the hood looking down the firewall to help guide you on the upper bolts which are really hard to see from down below. You want to make sure you're all the way seated on the bolt head so as not to mess it up when you go crankin on it.
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Re: Transmission Removal
[Re: yotaman7]
#793610
03/01/07 06:00 AM
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Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 1,270
Body Damage is Cool
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i always take the 2 top bellhousing bolts thru the shifters inside the cab...get a 3ft extension with the 17mm socket on the nut..go inside the truck with the shifters removed and put a breaker bar on it...of in 2 minutes
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Re: Transmission Removal
[Re: willzrunna96]
#793611
03/01/07 09:54 AM
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Joined: Dec 2000
Posts: 882
Rock Warrior
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use a 2x4 scrap to support the back of the motor against the cab, not against the valve cover. after you get the top two bolts loose. if you use a u joint on your extension wrap some tape around it so it dons't flop all over.
dont forget the wires and speedo cable.
if you have the fly wheel turned make sure they also turn the step on it.
use brake cleaner on the bolts and blue lock tight.
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Re: Transmission Removal
[Re: missouriman]
#793612
03/01/07 05:05 PM
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Joined: Nov 2002
Posts: 152
Wheeler
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if you use a u joint on your extension wrap some tape around it so it dons't flop all over.
Yep, that's the method I used. Recently I purchased a wobble extension, which limits travel to about the same amount as the tape does on the u-joint. Works great for this and other stuff.
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Re: Transmission Removal
#793613
03/02/07 12:12 AM
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Joined: Jan 2001
Posts: 11,595
Forum Moderator
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Rent a good tranny jack. Use a ratchet strap to hold the trans to the jack.
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Re: Transmission Removal
[Re: toowacky]
#793614
03/02/07 12:15 AM
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Joined: Jan 2001
Posts: 11,595
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Recently I purchased a wobble extension, which limits travel to about the same amount as the tape does on the u-joint. Works great for this and other stuff. Yup. Wobble socket/adapters are soo much better than ujoints. I just did a C6 tranny using one at work today out of one of these ![[Linked Image]](http://www.davin-inc.com/images/Tractor_Baggage_Tug_Model_MA-50_1978.jpg) Only way to go is using long extensions and a wobble
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Re: Transmission Removal
[Re: Adam F]
#793615
03/23/07 08:13 PM
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Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 5
Need a Spot
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How about the flange that sits right over the no. 2 crossmember, it's impossible to get wrenches on the bolts!
Does the vehicle really need to be raised off the garage floor to drop the tranny?
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