Transmission Removal Question

rosco3059 · Apr 18, 2015

Hey Guys,

I am in the process of replacing my rear main seal and have run into an obstacle. I have followed the service manual very closely and gotten to the part where the transmission should just slide back on the transmission jack. Unfortunately, this has not happened. I will jump back into tomorrow but would like any advice from the group. One thing I have not done is place the transmission into neutral. I will try this tomorrow of course.

Thanks,
John

charonblk07 · Apr 18, 2015

Make sure you have all the bolts out connecting it to the block, there's 2 on the top of the trans that are a PITA. Also, have you removed the 4 bolts holding the torque converter to the flywheel? Those are the only connecting bolts, after that it will slide back with a little help from a pry bar.

rosco3059 · Apr 19, 2015

charonblk07 said:
Make sure you have all the bolts out connecting it to the block, there's 2 on the top of the trans that are a PITA. Also, have you removed the 4 bolts holding the torque converter to the flywheel? Those are the only connecting bolts, after that it will slide back with a little help from a pry bar.

Thanks for the reply charon. I did grab all the bolts you mentioned and you're right about the PITA part! I have tried to "wiggle" the tranny from the rear with little success. Guess it is time to bust out the pry bar.

One follow up: The tourqe converter bolts (4) you mentioned, those are easily accessible while turning the crank, right? There are another set of bolt on the inside of the flywheel that I noticed but they are almost impossible to access.

xb1230 · Apr 19, 2015

Those other bolts hold the FW to the crank.

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charonblk07 · Apr 19, 2015

OP, have you removed the starter and the bolts holding the trans to the rear cross member? Just thinking out loud.

xb1230 said:
Those other bolts hold the FW to the crank.

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Follow up

You can see the 8 around the crank hub and the 4 holes in the FW for the TC. The 4 for the TC are easily accessed by turning the crank, correct.

rosco3059 · Apr 19, 2015

Solid advice guys. I bucked up and took a small chisel to the seam. I was being a bit apprehensive before and need the encouragement

Now rear main seal and assembly. I catch you guys later and contribute when I can. Thanks again!

charonblk07 · Apr 19, 2015

If in doubt, get a bigger hammer, lol.

Redtruck-VA · Apr 24, 2015

Well done guys... I just changed mine and it wasn't that bad.

HemiLonestar · Apr 27, 2015

Ran into the same problem the first time...once you double check for fasteners, just takes some wiggling and prying.

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