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Are you sure of the procedure used in removing the trans? It's a lot more complcated then pulling a driveshaft.

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lol, thanks for all the suggestions. I wasn't sure if it slipped out or not. First time for me so yeah you're all popping my cherry and busting my ass. Fun as all heck getting dirty though.

As for the trans.. it's my first one as well.. Looks like the trans cross member has to come off and just 4 bolts on the trans.. That slides out too right?

All the little things too like removing the speedo cable and the shift handle, linkage as required, draining the fluid..

Thanks for the quick responses.. This thing has to be out by Friday night.

-R

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Are you sure of the procedure used in removing the trans? It's a lot more complcated then pulling a driveshaft.

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lol, thanks for all the suggestions. I wasn't sure if it slipped out or not. First time for me so yeah you're all popping my cherry and busting my ass. Fun as all heck getting dirty though.

As for the trans.. it's my first one as well.. Looks like the trans cross member has to come off and just 4 bolts on the trans.. That slides out too right?

All the little things too like removing the speedo cable and the shift handle, linkage as required, draining the fluid..

Thanks for the quick responses.. This thing has to be out by Friday night.

-R

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We all have to start somewhere. The most important thing is to make sure the car is supported properly. It's hard to pull the driveshaft with the car on top of you. Be safe!

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As for the trans.. it's my first one as well.. Looks like the trans cross member has to come off and just 4 bolts on the trans.. That slides out too right?

All the little things too like removing the speedo cable and the shift handle, linkage as required, draining the fluid..

Thanks for the quick responses.. This thing has to be out by Friday night.

-R

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Make sure you unbolt the converter from the flexplate and spray paint the flexplate ear and corresponding area of the converter so it goes back together the same. One ear has an offset and will only line up one way. Don't forget the starter, trans cooler lines, neutral safety switch wires, speedometer cable and linkages. Dipstick tube should be removed when you remove the bolt holding it to the bellhousing. It is a press-fit with O-ring at the trans end.

It actually is possible to unbolt just the crossmember and bellhousing (with the misc. stuff)and "slide" the trans out of the converter. But you risk binding or bending the converter input shafts that way. You'd never get it back together that way either.

Had to mention that since this is your first trans removal.

Oh...and disconnect the battery before removing the wires from the starter. When removing the trans, watch the distributor so it doesn't crack against the firewall and that the fan doesn't damage the radiator or shroud as the engine tilts back.

I like to use a plywood square between a big floor jack pad and the trans pan.

That should cover it!

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Loco ,he said 4 bolts holding it in so I would think stick rather than auto. If it is a stick be ready to pull it all the way out at one time so you clear the clutch assembly. You can rest the nose of the shaft on the bell housing lip if necessary. Be prepared to lift a heavy weight. That trans is not light and if you have one or can rent one get a trans jack for either stick or auto. I have R&Rd both on my back in the driveway but I was young and strong back then.

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