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97 ram trans removal #1086256 10/01/11 09:35 AM 10/01/11 09:35 AM
Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 998 Sturgis S.D. T tripleblackcuda OP super stock
tripleblackcuda OP super stock T Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 998 Sturgis S.D.	I need to remove and replace my automatic in my 97 1500 truck 4X4. anyone have any tips on how to do this and how difficult is it to do. Thanks for you advice!!

Re: 97 ram trans removal [Re: tripleblackcuda] #1086257 10/01/11 09:40 AM 10/01/11 09:40 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 75,062 U.S.S.A. JohnRR I Win
JohnRR I Win Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 75,062 U.S.S.A.	Pull the transfer case off first, you'll need to unbolt the trans mount so you can lower the trans some to get at the top bolts , use a stubby gear wrench to get at them. Not sure if you have to do this on a 97 but my 2000 I needed to spread the frame some to get the crossmember out , you might be able to hammer on it to get it out but you won't get it back in .

Re: 97 ram trans removal [Re: JohnRR] #1086258 10/01/11 11:45 PM 10/01/11 11:45 PM
Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 998 Sturgis S.D. T tripleblackcuda OP super stock
tripleblackcuda OP super stock T Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 998 Sturgis S.D.	I will take a look at things tomorrow and see what all I need to do. Hopefully that crossmember isn't too much of an issue...

Re: 97 ram trans removal [Re: tripleblackcuda] #1086259 10/02/11 12:01 AM 10/02/11 12:01 AM
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BigTerry master B Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 3,688 Alexandria,La.

Re: 97 ram trans removal [Re: JohnRR] #1086260 10/02/11 01:27 AM 10/02/11 01:27 AM
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52savoy master 5 Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 4,242 State of retirement	Quote: Pull the transfer case off first, you'll need to unbolt the trans mount so you can lower the trans some to get at the top bolts , use a stubby gear wrench to get at them. Not sure if you have to do this on a 97 but my 2000 I needed to spread the frame some to get the crossmember out , you might be able to hammer on it to get it out but you won't get it back in . You can make a cheapie frame spreader out of a 2X4. Cut it about a 1/4" longer than the inside truck frame measurement. Put one end in and drive the other end in with a BFH.

Re: 97 ram trans removal [Re: tripleblackcuda] #1086261 10/02/11 09:12 AM 10/02/11 09:12 AM
Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 11,543 chicagoland,usa B buildanother I Live Here
buildanother I Live Here B Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 11,543 chicagoland,usa	Don't forget to flush the cooler, but good.

Re: 97 ram trans removal [Re: buildanother] #1086262 10/02/11 03:47 PM 10/02/11 03:47 PM
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savoy64 top fuel S Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 2,042 colorado	the transmission support does not have to be hammered out----it is made in a wedge shape so it will sit there without any bolts in it---you are supposed to slide it straight to the rear---if you look at it from the rear you can see how simple it is----of course the weight of the transmission must be off the brace before you can move it----- and if you do hammer or pry it out it will get a slight bend in it and you will wonder why the bolt holes arent lining up---but feel free to Q and A here someone may tell you just drill the holes bigger----bob

Re: 97 ram trans removal [Re: JohnRR] #1086263 10/02/11 08:08 PM 10/02/11 08:08 PM
Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 21,450 It's a dry heat gtx6970 Too Many Posts
gtx6970 Too Many Posts Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 21,450 It's a dry heat	Quote: I needed to spread the frame some to get the crossmember out , you might be able to hammer on it to get it out but you won't get it back in . Agreed,,, Having done hundreds of transmissions in Ram trucks - a porta-power was the best tool I ever bought It's supposed to slide up and then out the back,,, yea good luck with that

Re: 97 ram trans removal [Re: gtx6970] #1086264 10/03/11 12:28 AM 10/03/11 12:28 AM
Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 998 Sturgis S.D. T tripleblackcuda OP super stock
tripleblackcuda OP super stock T Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 998 Sturgis S.D.	Ok thanks for the advice everyone. I think I should be able to get the thing out, hopefully!

Re: 97 ram trans removal [Re: gtx6970] #1086265 10/03/11 04:05 PM 10/03/11 04:05 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 75,062 U.S.S.A. JohnRR I Win
JohnRR I Win Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 75,062 U.S.S.A.	Quote: Quote: I needed to spread the frame some to get the crossmember out , you might be able to hammer on it to get it out but you won't get it back in . Agreed,,, Having done hundreds of transmissions in Ram trucks - a porta-power was the best tool I ever bought It's supposed to slide up and then out the back,,, yea good luck with that Ya no kidding , I spent 10 months R+Ring transmissions on trucks with hopped up Cummins' there wasn't one that just lifted up and came out. I made a spreader out of a bottle jack and some scrap steel because I was too cheap to buy a porta power for home use , the guy I worked with had one for the shop we worked out of.

Re: 97 ram trans removal [Re: tripleblackcuda] #1086266 10/03/11 06:45 PM 10/03/11 06:45 PM
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POS Dakota super stock Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 1,074 detroit, mi	Quote: Ok thanks for the advice everyone. I think I should be able to get the thing out, hopefully! Trans Jack...You need it! These things are pretty heavy and if you think you're gonna just catch it when it drops like a powerglide, or a 904, you're wrong. Man I ain't lyin!!! Be safe!

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