Easier trans removal

[MAXLLY]

I have noticed several guys rebuilding trannys. This may already be known and a no brainer but here it goes.

It appears to me that removing the trans is purdy easy until you get to the top 3 bellhousing bolts and the torque converter bolts.

I used a 36" long 1/2" drive and came over the top of the bellhousing with a swivel, go way back... behind the trans crossmember. Park the light on top of the frame adjacent to the starter. Use one eye to fixate on the bolt.

To get at the converter bolts, the frame you set the light on is in the way to get a good muscle on it, and you can't see anything. Remove the fan using a punch to break it loose and the boost tube. Use a "glancing blow" in the direction required to loosen the fan, it should then simply spin off. Remove the starter (duh) from the side of the motor, shoot the same 36" long drive along the passenger side of the oil pan, right past wires leading to the starter, past the motor mount and into the peep hole. Use a 1/2" impact and shazam, ALOT less busted knuckles, crap in your hair, dirt in your eyes etc. If your fingers are short and fat, like mine, and you can't get to the converter bolts after breaking them loose, use an extendable magnet and pull them through the peephole.

Anybody want pict's for a better visual or is this old news?

 

[LarryJewell]

Thanks James

 

[Bluemax]

Pics are a wonderful thing. Can't ever have to many

 

[Mike]

Yes, I want pics of your NONE BLOODY KNUCKLES. Thanks James for the info.

 

[MAXLLY]

Yes, I want pics of your NONE BLOODY KNUCKLES. Thanks James for the info.

I bled for sure... it took me 40 minutes to get the starter out and a lump on my head from the exhaust that was in the way. I'll send pictures for sure, from the work computer. I can reduce them on my laptop, and add arrows otherwise they are 3-4 meg files.

 

[MAXLLY]

Here's the picture, should be worth a million...words.

This is the easiest way i/we found to remove those converter bolts. Again, remove the fan, perhaps even the plastic shield thingy on the bottom, under the radiator hoses in the picture i have attached.

The light location is important, otherwise you are looking "into a dark cave".

Good luck guys.

 

[SIKDMAX]

Boy, I really hope I never have to pull a motor or tranny!

 

[MAXLLY]

IMHO, the trans isn't to bad if you have a lift. The motor is a "no easy way about it" deal.

 

[2wd_Sled_Puller]

I just get the top bolts from under the hood alot less headach then removing all the other stuff

 

[JOHNBOY]

I have been using a 3' long 1/2" extension. Works great. Drop the tcase. The pull the trans crossmember. Lower the back end of the trans down till the motor oil pan is almost in the crossmember. You can reach every bolt from behind the trans now with the 3' extension. A 15mm 1/2" drive socket, 1/2" 3' long extension, and a impact is all you need.

 

[Jared Duramax]

last time i pulled a trans i didnt even drop the transfer case it didnt really make it any harder with having it on there

 

[JoshH]

I was pleasantly surprised at how easy it was to pull the motor out of my truck. Not that it was easy, just easier than I anticipated.

 

[Big Block 88]

Thanks man good to know it is about time for a Sun Coas treatmen ton my LBZ.

 

[slowlmm]

I was pleasantly surprised at how easy it was to pull the motor out of my truck. Not that it was easy, just easier than I anticipated.

x2

 

[SIKDMAX]

Boy, I really hope I never have to pull a motor or tranny!

Dammit :rofl:

 

[malibu795]

i got a 20" 1/2 extention and 3 12" adn a coupel 10s

TC bole i use a swivel and a 12"

i shave a rag on the bottem side of the bolt... had a bolt fall in there and lock everything up:angry5:

when putting it back to gether,,, i usually put some copper form a gasket in the socket.

 

[TheBac]

I have been using a 3' long 1/2" extension. Works great. Drop the tcase. The pull the trans crossmember. Lower the back end of the trans down till the motor oil pan is almost in the crossmember. You can reach every bolt from behind the trans now with the 3' extension. A 15mm 1/2" drive socket, 1/2" 3' long extension, and a impact is all you need.

Exactly.

Starter bolts are a PITA, but easier if you use a swivel socket with ~18" extension. Top bolt is straightforward, bottom is not...run thru the area between the control arms and the shock. Its a small opening, but possible.

 

[Marauderer]

Thanks for the info guys. I am pulling my Allison out and am at the point you have been discussing.:thumb: