I have all the bolts out, but I CAN NOT Get that transmission to back out..

[lbrowne]

I have every bolt out so please don't ask. Disconnected the slave, the starter, every connection I could with harnesses. I checked all the bolts with my other transmission I have, I got em all.

I have the transmission support by a floor jack, just enough to take the strain off it. I can start to pry it on the passenger side but theres something on the drive side keeping it on.....I don't want to force so I'm trying to be patient.

Please help.

Thanks in advance.

[TrunkMonkey]

if this is your first time pulling it apart then it's gonna be a *****. remove the floor jack (it'll only be in the way), then pry away. don't be gentle with it either.

-demetrius

[lbrowne]

But don't you NEED the jack there??? I don't want the input shaft supporting the entire weight of the transmission, i heard thats not good.

I have to make it clear that from the top on the passenger side, underneath on the passenger side, and almost for the top on the driver side i can get a screwdriver in and pry back.

its like theres something on the driver side keeping it there....

[lbrowne]

Oh also, having the jack would also make sure the transmission don't come crashin down on us while we're under there wouldn't it?

[TrunkMonkey]

wiggle it side to side, and try turning it. if it doesn't move, then triple check to make sure you got all the bolts. if you got all of them, it's just a matter of muscling the thing off the engine.

don't worry about the input shaft. it's strong enough to hold the transmission for the short period of time that it takes to remove it. with two of you under the car, the jack is only in the way. the transmission isn't light, but it isn't as heavy as you think. i've done this several times by myself.

-demetrius

[f s t caz]

i'd say that more than likely, its the dowl(sp?) pins that are on either side that are causing the trouble. (the metal sleeves that are placed in the block and work to align the trans, or hold the dust plate, or whatever their purpose). I'd say to lower the jack down, and support the back by hand and see if you can wiggle it back and forth, up and down, enough to get a screw driver in on either side to pry it off.

[lbrowne]

nasty flu bug nabbed me last night so I won't be able to try it tonight.

But I'll give it a go tomorrow night. I'll get my bro to hold the rear of it up by hand and I'll try to wedge a draw bar in there and pry it back.

Thanks fellas.

[extheflow]

wiggle and spin, if it doesn't rotate you missed a bolt. there are a few pointing to the back of the car that are easily overlooked.

[slo40]

Did you remove the 2 bolts on top of the transmission? One on drivers side and one on passenger side. Just a thought because when I first tried i missed the top one on the passenger side, but just removed the heater hoses so I would have more room to work in.

[C-Kwik]

i'd support the transmission. If it's not supported it is putting pressure on the disk and the pilot bushing. Both of which can make it harder to remove. Or at the least, make sur you are supporting the weight while you are trying to pull it out. But if you get a jack under it, and make sure you are only supporting the weight and not pushing up, then get a large flathead screwdriver and wedge it out. It should not be that difficult to remove unless something is binding or a bolt is still holding it together.

[lbrowne]

transmission is out

now, how can I tell if the clutch thats there is good enough to leave? I know the release bearing was going because I'm certain it wasn't replaced when the clutch was done before I bought it.

As far as I know, the clutch doesn't have much mileage on it.

Is there a way I can tell how much life is left in it?

[lbrowne]

Cmon fellas the car is laying there apart. And I know people on this board have the answer, might have to starta separate thread so they know to loko in this one, because the transmission is no longer the problem.

Isn't a point where you can inspect the clutch and determine its wear without taking it out?

Also the old release bearing does not spin freely at all, is it suppose to? I'm sure this was what was causing the whining sound while in gear.

[240 Trainee]

well, take it off, and see how much material is left on the disc. pos pics if you can.

[marshun]

gotta have something to support the transmission. i have pry bars handy all the time. and you pretty much will always need a prybar for pulling off transmission's.

[lbrowne]

240 Trainee, can I just safely unbolt the pressure plate and the clutch will be alright? or will once I take that off, it'll all come off?

The reason I'm asking is because if I get it all off, I'm replacing everything.

[C-Kwik]

If you are in there , you might consider replacing it anyways.

If you want to unbolt the pressure plate, loosen each bolt a little at a time until pressure is relieved. If the disc, flywheel and pressureplate are still good, you can put it back together, but like I said, I'd go ahead and replace it as long as you are in there, unless the clutch is still very new.

[C-Kwik]

If you are in there , you might consider replacing it anyways.

If you want to unbolt the pressure plate, loosen each bolt a little at a time until pressure is relieved. If the disc, flywheel and pressureplate are still good, you can put it back together, but like I said, I'd go ahead and replace it as long as you are in there, unless the clutch is still very new.

[lbrowne]

so do i keep backing off the bolts bit by bit to relieve the pressure and then i'm able to take it off safely?

i'm thinking the same, since i'm in there, change it.

[Touchdown038]

Loosen the bolts in a star pattern. When the pressure plate comes off, the clutch disk should just fall off.