Pulling engine

[GASoline71]

I've only pulled or installed the engine and transmission together when I have had the entire front clip off of the vehicle. It can be done with the rad support there, but have a couple of strong buddies that can lift that transmission tail shaft up and over it as the unit is slid out with the hoist.

Gary

[kehstr]

Originally Posted by GASoline71

I've only pulled or installed the engine and transmission together when I have had the entire front clip off of the vehicle. It can be done with the rad support there, but have a couple of strong buddies that can lift that transmission tail shaft up and over it as the unit is slid out with the hoist.

Gary

exactly why i say not to pull it all together without the radiator support off. Is the trans a manual or an automatic?

[GASoline71]

Originally Posted by kehstr

exactly why i say not to pull it all together without the radiator support off. Is the trans a manual or an automatic?

Exactly why I said it can be done.

Is it the best way... no. But... its doable.

Gary

[macdodd]

Hey thanks for all the input. Its an automatic trans. We're doing it at my mechanic's shop,,,so we'll have all the "toys" to help with getting it out. I imagine I'll strap the trans up so I can roll it in and out of the shop to clean the motor area out to paint it. Also going to put a new steering box in, it has power steering, and its the original one,,its worn,,floats around some.