Date: Thu, 17 Mar 2016 11:58:46 -0600
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From: OlRivrRat <OlRivrRat@COMCAST.NET>
Subject: Re: Tranmission R & R
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Great List from SDF ~ Just like to add that You don't need to completely remove the AxleShafts,
just Disconnect from Trany & Hang them up out of the way with BailingWire or Hangers ~ If You run
into trouble removing any of the CVJ AllenHeadBolts due to them being WallowedOut, here is a Trick
that Works Like a Charm ~ a 12mm 12Point Socket can be Hammered OnTo the BoltHead & then with
a Ratchet applied they Should Loosen Easily ~ Always Spray some PB Blaster or Zep45 in between the
CVJ Flange & the Trany VeryEarlyOn in the project to help "LoosenUp" those Bolts if they have not been
out in a while ~
I've done many of the Trany Remove&Replaces in My Driveway on My Back on a Creeper on a 4x8
Sheet of ParticleBoard ('cause My Driveway is VeryOld DisintegratedConcrete (essentially Gravel)) ~ With
RearTires Up on Ramps there is a QuiteComfortable amount of Space under there to do the work ~
While a FloorJack will work nicely, I Prefer a TranyJack as their FootPrint is ConsiderablySmaller &
that allows for more Maneuvering Space for Me ~
I used to use a 2x4 + Chain to support the Eng' for this job & it does work QuiteWell ~ I like to use
1 that is 6ish Ft Long for Leverage, placed Front to Rear over the CenterLine off the Eng' ~ Place 2 or 3
2x4 Blocks Under it @ the RearHatchLatch area so once you have the Front TranyMount Bolts removed
you can Raise the RearEnd of the 2x4, Take Out 2 or 3 of those Blocks, then Lower the Trany + FrontEnd
of the Eng' so the FrontEnd of the Trany will Clear the ChassisCrossMember when You pull it Forward ~
Leaving the Eng' hanging like this will help alignment when it comes time to Stuff the Trany BackIn ~
I did the last one just a month ago the day after I QuiteStupidly lifted a Vanagon SliderDoor with
My 36In Arms + 71YrOld Shoulders & QuiteAdequately MessedUp My Remaining GoodShoulder, so it can
be done with a Handicap ~ But Do Be Careful ~ Using Your Noggin is GreatAdvise ~ Just Don't UseIt to
prevent any Heavy Objects from Falling ~
ORR ~ DeanB
On 17 Mar , 2016, at 4:21 AM, SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott ) wrote:
> addendum note to my previous post on this..
> on the front mount of the manual trans ..
> remove the four bolts from the frame,
> then later, remove mount from trans, after it's out.
> just use yer noggin.
>
> On 3/17/2016 12:06 AM, John Rodgers wrote:
>> This has got to be done on my '88 GL and I'm wondering how difficult is it
>> as a home project done on a paved driveway. Never done it myself, but I'm
>> at home with mechanical stuff, just a bit limited by side effect of stroke,
>> but often use the universal compensator to get the job done.
>>
>> What special tools or equipment would be needed or nice to have for the job?
>>
>> Thanks.
>>
>> John
>>