I finished a successful removal of my E4OD and now I've got a question.

I jacked up the trans with a 2000 LB professional trans jack from Sunbelt Rentals. It was more than adequate for the job, and it handled the trans with ease. However, because the trans was chained to the jack, I couldn't tell when the jack was supporting the trans and when it wasn't. When I pulled the trans free from the flexplate/flywheel, it dropped several inches, thus showing me that the flexplate bolts were supporting the front end of the trans when I pulled it loose.

Here's my question: Did I bend the crankshaft or damage the torque converter by allowing the flexplate bolts to support the front end of the trans?

Hopefully my explanation is clear enough. If it isn't, please let me know.

 

Crankshaft is fine, the flexplate will break before the crankshaft. Inspection of the pump/torque converter mating points will tell you if either are damaged. Check the threads on the torque converter studs for damage too.

 

Okay thanks! I will check everything out tomorrow. I know the flexplate isn't broken, and I'll be replacing the torque converter anyway so it shouldn't be a problem if it's damaged.

 

Then definitely look at the pump input, and the input shaft. Both parts can be replaced easily. Those are the only points of contact once the transmission is unbolted from the engine.

 

Will do. I was mainly worried about the engine, I'll be rebuilding or replacing the trans.

Thanks!

 

Have a friend help turn the motor over by hand......if you have a dial indicator that could be put on the flexplate that would be great......if not you can do a visual inspection the same way by holding a screwdriver or something in place against the block or something else stationary and watching the gap at the flexplate....if it remains fairly constant....you are good to go....if not.....put a flex plate in it.......they aren't that expensive and would be cheap insurance

 

your fine lol you didn't bend the crankshaft