ErikElvis

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Well Im sure plenty of you guys have pulled trannys without the proper tools. What are some tips for a garage job? I have some pretty tall jack stands with a decent jack but no tranny jack. Also doin the rearend at the same time but that shouldnt be too difficult. Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks,
Erik

PewterScreaminMach

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Getting some LONG *** extensions to remove the top bolts from the tranny to the bellhousing will come in very handy. If you have the car high enough, a regular or low-profile jack will be helpful when dropping the tranny as it's pretty heavy, especially when you're on your back. I recommend having a friend with you.

BlackScreaminMachine

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Joe, it sounds like you swapped a clutch or 3

hndakilr

yeah they weigh about 175-200 without fluid, i just yanked it out let it down on my chest and rolled it off... not too bad, just get it as high as you can on the stands and yeah u are gonna need some long extensions. if you dont know already it is a shitload easier if you separate the trans from the bell housing first

dodgn bullets

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+1 It's not too bad, i've helped with a couple and i have a buddy thats done it by himself without a problem. Also i think it was easier doing it on jack stands instead of with a lift. just my .02

PewterScreaminMach

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I'm gonna have to disagree with that one, but hey, whatever works for you.

PewterScreaminMach

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A few clutches, a couple trannies......one car.

scottHMT

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I don't recomend drpptng it on your chest, its good way to end up with bruised rib, ask me how I know, but then again I'm not a big guy by any means at 5 9 145lbs.

Gary Z

The Harbor Freight Transmission Jack is very inexpensive and greatly simplifies the job.

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=39178

hndakilr

well you just have to use common sense, if you can bench 175-200 at least you will be fine. i would reccomend having a friend, but if you need it out and your alone you should be okay...

tilly

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Here is a word of advice. Make sure your pilot bearing slides on the input shaft freely before you install the tranny.

(I learned the hard way)

Cam72aro

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Bench press that ****. Thats what I did on Saturday night. Of course I am 6'4" 250lbs.

ErikElvis

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Thanks guys,

Benching it down shouldnt be a problem. Gettin it back up might be. First thing though is cleanin the damn garage. I hate losing things under trash or paper towels. Stuff rolls under damn things 20ft away when it could just stay where it should... oh well. If I need to I could prob rig the jack to get it back up in place.

Damian

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I've laid many T-56's out on my chest, and then rolled out from under the car with it. They're not heavy. Hell I wouldn't know what to do with a tranny jack if you gave me one.

Black02SLPSS

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hndakilr

gettin it back up requires some finesse, i usually just put a piece of wood on my jack plate to keep it even when im jacking it up, you might wanna use just a little bit of grease on the dowel pins so the bell housing isnt such a bitch to get off next time.

robertbartsch

buy a plastic clutch alignment tool and use it when you install the pressure plate and disk...

1CAMWNDR

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Getting it down is not terrible, benching it back up didn't work for skinny me----6'7" 220lbs. Needed a buddy to help push it up/guide it in.

_JB_

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The T56 doesn't weigh 175-200 lbs dry, more like 120-135 max. I was able to take it out and put it in by myself with a jack and the car 2-3" in the air. It will take some time to do though, a buddy will help out a lot.

hndakilr

don't let this guy think he can do it if he can't, they weight more than 135 for sure buddy