Date: Thu, 24 Jun 1999 20:29:30 -0400
Reply-To: John <u1031271@WARWICK.NET>
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From: John <u1031271@WARWICK.NET>
Subject: Re: Resending: tranny removal question
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Chip & Stephanie wrote:
>
> I am resending this because I have only received 2 replies, one says yes
> and the other no. If you know for sure (BTDT) PLEASE Respond ASAP.
> Thanks
>
> When dropping the tranny to fix the clutch is it nessecary to undo the
> CVs? Thanks
>
> --
> Chip & Stephanie
> www.fament.com/chip
>
> "I would be most happy if my children grew up to be the
> kind of people who think decorating consists of building
> enough bookshelves." -- Anna Quindlen
Chip & Stephanie,
The key tool to doing correct repair work is access and visability !
leaving the half shafts(CV joints)connected would limit access & sight
to a point where you'd need "Brail" to do the job ! I strongly recommend
removal of the CV joints and then removal of the entire transmission. In
this way you will be able to examine(AND CORRECTLY INSTALL)the essential
components of the clutch assembly, check the flywheel for heat cracks,
clean & lube the pilot bearing & starter pinion gear shaft and generally
"snoop" and view all engine systems from a vantage point that is never
available otherwise. I can' imagine why you would want to carry out this
task with the transmission stuck in your face ! Disconnecting the half
shafts isn't that big a deal.
Honestly if I were doing this job I would remove the engine ! Yes it's
more work but I would be able to do all of the above while expertly
installing the clutch and then I would get the RARE opportunity to
squeeze hoses, pull wires, check connections and generally "snoop" !
I've been conducting a battle of wits with automotive systems for 30
years and the most egregious mistake I've seen is not checking the
basics when available. If you are faced with an unavoidable major
mechanical disassembly, use it to your advantage and pull everything out
of the way and check all that you can see or feel ! It's certainly
easier to remedy "pissant" faults during a major disassembly than on the
side of the road with 18 wheelers whizing by !
With a compassion and empathy I feel that you only received 2 replies
because this is a "no brainer". And if you need to support heavy drive
components and have no jack stands, use book shelves !
Kind regards, JP
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