first time pulling transmission
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first time pulling transmission
i have a 93 150 4x4 I6. i am replacing my clutch. im trying to get my tranny out now and is there any tricks to it? according to the manual its supposed to "slide" back enough to clear the clutch then drop it. well i cant get it to budge and i cant find any good spots to pry from. im using 2 floor jacks and a buddy to get it out. do i really need a tranny jack? pls help thankyou.
Last edited by 78ihs2; Oct 2, 2007 at 09:27 PM.
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From: Kuna ID
Did you remove the t-case first? It's much easier if you separate the tranny and t-case. You may want to double and triple check you didn't forget any bell to block bolts, There always seems to be 1 that I forget about.
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From: Central TEXAS
when breaking it loose from the motor don't use a jack. beat it, cuss it, pry it or kick the sh_ _ out of it until it loosens from the block (My older more rougher/stronger brother showed me that trick). Then get the jacks and ease it out. Remember, the tranny is hanging by the input shaft, so don't hang too much weight on it (jack too low), but don't jack it up too high either or it will bind. The last one I did I had to take the gear selector (shifter thingy) off the top of the tranny to get it out.
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I Just Use One Big Floor Jack, Pull The Top Off And Put A 2x6 And Bolt It To The Hole On Top Of Jack. Then Take Racket Straps And Strap To Board. I'm To Broke To Buy A Floor Trans Jack. I Would Pull And Shake Trans Back. One Holding Handle Pulling , The Other Shake The Trans. Redneck Way.
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Put some kind of jack stand under the engine so you don't wreck the engine mounts. Once you get a gap between the bellhousing and engine, a pry bar on either side works well to walk it out. If you think you're having trouble getting it out, wait until you have to put it back in. LOL That's when the real cussing starts. Take your time and remember to change the throw-out bearing and also the pilot bushing. This is how we learn. Good luck and let us know how it goes.
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From: Lynnwood, WA
Originally Posted by tomcasino
If you think you're having trouble getting it out, wait until you have to put it back in. LOL.
In any case, if all bolts are out, you just need to pull it harder and and move its tail sideways a bit until it breaks free from the block. A tranny jack, or a tranny adapter can help a lot (I actually made an adapter for myself); or you can use a piece of plywood on cinderblocks just a bit under the tranny to make sure it won't fall.
My first clutch took me about a day, but by the 3rd time is was down to about 2 - 3 hours.
