Author Topic: transmission removal (Read 5199 times)

zebo87 · « **on:** July 28, 2009, 02:37:58 PM »

i just have a quick clarification. when removing the transmission do i have to remove the tr from the clutch housing or the clutch housing from the engine. im pretty sure i have to remove the bolts from the clutch housing to the engine. just so you know i have a 5 spd transmission.

zebo87 · « **Reply #1 on:** July 28, 2009, 04:30:39 PM »

got the bolts now having a little trouble seperating the bellhousing and engine.

Soaring · « **Reply #2 on:** July 28, 2009, 05:09:33 PM »

Drop your driveshaft, then just pull back on the tranny. Make sure you have the tranny on a lift or jack that rolls.

zebo87 · « **Reply #3 on:** July 28, 2009, 05:13:48 PM »

yeah i have it on a trans jack already. i just cant get it to budge from the block. a little frustrating.

Soaring · « **Reply #4 on:** July 28, 2009, 05:35:35 PM »

Double and triple check that you have all of the bellhousing bolts out. You may have to use a flat piece of steel that is long enough for leverage, and pry between the bell housing and the block to break the seal.

zebo87 · « **Reply #5 on:** July 28, 2009, 05:42:17 PM »

i know i have all the bolts out(all 6) i am going to get a pry bar and try that next.

Soaring · « **Reply #6 on:** July 28, 2009, 05:47:20 PM »

Just make sure the driveshaft has been dropped.

zebo87 · « **Reply #7 on:** July 28, 2009, 05:57:37 PM »

yeah its leaning against my garage wall.

Revelationz · « **Reply #8 on:** August 02, 2009, 08:15:03 AM »

Another option outside the prybar is to take your foot and place it against the tailshaft housing and give it a little kick. Often that will also tell you if there are any bolts left that you may have missed without putting too much pressure on the bellhousing.

zebo87 · « **Reply #9 on:** August 02, 2009, 08:39:06 PM »

i got it out. now im fighting with the rear main seal.

Soaring · « **Reply #10 on:** August 02, 2009, 08:58:08 PM »

Do you have a rear main seal removal tool? The cat's meow....

http://www.thefind.com/query.php?query=rear+main+seal+removal+tool

zebo87 · « **Reply #11 on:** August 03, 2009, 11:52:40 AM »

no i was told on another site that you can drill a small hole in the middle of the seal and put a machine screw in it and pull it out that way.

Soaring · « **Reply #12 on:** August 03, 2009, 09:25:58 PM »

Never though of that. That would be the cheap way out if it actually works.

zebo87 · « **Reply #13 on:** August 04, 2009, 04:48:54 AM »

it worked great. took me no time and i didnt scratch the crank. soon as i get a new bellhousing it'll be time to put her back together.

Soaring · « **Reply #14 on:** August 04, 2009, 05:37:07 AM »

Glad to hear it worked. Now, that is something that I should put in the FAQ. Let us know when you get her all back together and no more leaking. Send me the article or the link to the forum where the guy suggested this method.

zebo87 · « **Reply #15 on:** August 04, 2009, 01:21:17 PM »

it was on the stangnet forum. the title of the thread was rear main seal.

Soaring · « **Reply #16 on:** August 04, 2009, 03:33:46 PM »

OK. There are some pretty sharp guys on there.

zebo87 · « **Reply #17 on:** August 04, 2009, 04:30:00 PM »

yeah. if you want me to describe the whole process i can. it came out with ease.

Soaring · « **Reply #18 on:** August 04, 2009, 05:26:12 PM »

Quote from: rabidwolverine on August 04, 2009, 04:30:00 PM

yeah. if you want me to describe the whole process i can. it came out with ease.

Do that, as if it is a tech article, and I will definitely post it in the FAQ and give you credit.

zebo87 · « **Reply #19 on:** August 04, 2009, 07:33:20 PM »

Ok. First I drilled a small hole on either side of the seal(3/32 bit I believe). Then I screwed two screws into the holes. The next step was like carpentry work. I used my vice grips to anchor my hammer as I pried at each screw with the claw side of the hammer(just like pulling out nails with a 2x4 as an anchor). Using that method it came out withease. That's it. A lot easier than I thought it would be.

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