Need suggestion on tranny removal

[badboy]

I'm trying to remove the tranny by unbolting it from the bell housing. I am having a problem with the one upper bolt (passenger's side) that has a wire harness attached to it. The wire goes right over the top of the bolt so I can't get a socket on it. The wire is hard mounted so it won't move. Any suggestions other than taking the bell housing out with it?

 

[Senkak]

I'm trying to remove the tranny by unbolting it from the bell housing. I am having a problem with the one upper bolt (passenger's side) that has a wire harness attached to it. The wire goes right over the top of the bolt so I can't get a socket on it. The wire is hard mounted so it won't move. Any suggestions other than taking the bell housing out with it?

The metal loom will bend enough to get a socket on it. I used several long extensions and got to it through the shifter hole.
Good Luck

 

[postban]

I leave the two side bolts in till I get the tops out. Allows you to really push/pry down on the trans/motor to get a good angle on those top suckers.
You got the trans mount out right?

 

[badboy]

I leave the two side bolts in till I get the tops out. Allows you to really push/pry down on the trans/motor to get a good angle on those top suckers.
You got the trans mount out right?

Yeah, I got the mount out. I got the driver's side bolt out with no problem. I'll try to pry the wire bracket out of the way. Thanks all. (This site is amazing!)

 

[badboy]

OK, a shot of booze and the advice from you guys and I got it! :beer:

 

[whippleblown03]

good old staight shot! aiming juice!

 

[WHITESVTCOBRA]

yea a long ass extension helps ALOT on tranny removal.

 

[Sanchez]

I'll try to pry the wire bracket out of the way.

Yep, just pry it out of the way. If you haven't already done so, you can also jack the front of the engine up to get a better angle.

Removing the tranny from the bellhousing first is definitely the way to go. You can get it all off as a unit, but it's a pain in the ass because it won't clear the tunnel without rotating.

 

[WHITESVTCOBRA]

a lift and a tranny jack definatly helps a TON