Transmission removal write-up ?

[Quick Strike]

I used the search several ways and did not find anything. Has anyone done a write-up of the transmission removal/clutch replacement procedure including the torque specifications? I am pulling the transmission to send off to Liberty soon, and I will be installing a DFX clutch when it returns. I am not sure if there is anything that needs special attention. I do have a transmission jack. I have swapped out transmissions in older cars before, but not in this one. I would be happy if somebody could point me in the right direction.

Thanks :beer:

 

[postban]

postban's trans removal writeup

1)Disconnect Battery
2)Get car up on jackstands, tall ones, need 12" under the tires airspace
3)Remove Shifter handle, bezel/plate and then shifter.
4)Remove mid pipe
5)Remove driveshaft (trans plug to keep from leaking or wrap tailshaft with towel/ziploc "diaper") Drain it works too.
6)Remove Trans mount
7)Unplug all electrical connections from the trans
8)Remove clutch inspection cover
9)Detach clutch cable
10)Remove lower 4 trans bolts
11)Support with trans jack
12)Remove remaining upper trans bolts
13)Slide trans back and lower trans jack down
14)Remove Starter 13mm socket, tons of extensions
15)Remove Bellhousing bolts (remember there are two on the front face holding the bellhousing shield on)
16)Remove Bellhousing
17)Remove pressure plate bolts and pressure plate/clutch
18)Remove flywheel bolts and flywheel

Do LDC cooling mod!

INSTALL
19)Be sure bellhousing shield is in place on dowels
20)Install new flywheel and bolts 60ftlb
21)Hold clutch plate in place with alignment tool
22)Attach pressure plate and bolts, 35ftlb (BE SURE clutch alignment tool appears to be sticking straight out before you tighten too hard.)
22)Remove alignment tool
22)Install Bellhousing and bolts, remember the two that face forward attaching the bellhousing shield. The two top bellhousing bolts also hold a bracket that supports some wiring. 60ftlbs
23)Install starter 30ftlbs
21)Put trans in any gear (with your finger)
22)Raise trans up with trans jack, insert input shaft into clutch slowly while slowly turning tailshaft (aids alignment)
23)Push trans all the way forward, install trans bolts 40ftlbs
24)Install trans mount and bolts 40ftlbs
25)Reinstall all electrical connections on trans.
26)Install Clutch cable
27)Install clutch inspection cover
28)Reinstall driveshaft and bolts 100ftlbs
29)Reinstall midpipe 30ftlbs
30)Reinstall shifter/plate and bezel
31)Lower car

 

[postban]

torque specs are what I use, might not be "book" but they work fine.

 

[postban]

32)reconnect Battery

doh!!!

 

[Quick Strike]

Wow, thank you very much. Does the engine need to be supported from rocking up and down, or is it more secure in the mounts then the old cars I am familiar with? Now to take a minute to save this to word!

 

[lucafu1]

you dont have to support it but it will move. You can have a buddy rock it for you when you stab it back in. I always forget to disconnect the battery but i get reminded when I go and remove the starter. BTW if this is the first time the tranny is comming out, there is a bracket on top of the tranny that the o2 sensor are attached to. Do yourself a favor and throw it away. Its a PIA to put back in.

 

[stangd1909]

postban's trans removal writeup

1)Disconnect Battery
2)Get car up on jackstands, tall ones, need 12" under the tires airspace
3)Remove Shifter handle, bezel/plate and then shifter.
4)Remove mid pipe
5)Remove driveshaft (trans plug to keep from leaking or wrap tailshaft with towel/ziploc "diaper") Drain it works too.
6)Remove Trans mount
7)Unplug all electrical connections from the trans
8)Remove clutch inspection cover
9)Detach clutch cable
10)Remove lower 4 trans bolts
11)Support with trans jack
12)Remove remaining upper trans bolts
13)Slide trans back and lower trans jack down
14)Remove Starter 13mm socket, tons of extensions
15)Remove Bellhousing bolts (remember there are two on the front face holding the bellhousing shield on)
16)Remove Bellhousing
17)Remove pressure plate bolts and pressure plate/clutch
18)Remove flywheel bolts and flywheel

Do LDC cooling mod!

INSTALL
19)Be sure bellhousing shield is in place on dowels
20)Install new flywheel and bolts 60ftlb
21)Hold clutch plate in place with alignment tool
22)Attach pressure plate and bolts, 35ftlb (BE SURE clutch alignment tool appears to be sticking straight out before you tighten too hard.)
22)Remove alignment tool
22)Install Bellhousing and bolts, remember the two that face forward attaching the bellhousing shield. The two top bellhousing bolts also hold a bracket that supports some wiring. 60ftlbs
23)Install starter 30ftlbs
21)Put trans in any gear (with your finger)
22)Raise trans up with trans jack, insert input shaft into clutch slowly while slowly turning tailshaft (aids alignment)
23)Push trans all the way forward, install trans bolts 40ftlbs
24)Install trans mount and bolts 40ftlbs
25)Reinstall all electrical connections on trans.
26)Install Clutch cable
27)Install clutch inspection cover
28)Reinstall driveshaft and bolts 100ftlbs
29)Reinstall midpipe 30ftlbs
30)Reinstall shifter/plate and bezel
31)Lower car

Great write up....we just did my buddys trans and we put a DFX in, but we didn't use any alignment tool :shrug: Is the cluth suposed to be aligned a certian way? Will not using the tool hurt anything? His car seems to be running great no problems yet...But I we are getting ready to do mine and I don't want to take a chance and mess it up...



Thanks :beer:

 

[lucafu1]

Wow you got really luck not using a alignment tool. Its used to center the clutch plate with the pilot bearing so you can slide the tranny input shaft in w/o binding. Its a cheap plastic tool that can make life alot easier. Sure you can do w/o but why?

 

[VirtualSVT]

everytime I've done a tranny we've done the shake job to get it to line up.

 

[stangd1909]

. Sure you can do w/o but why?

No thats why I am asking....I would rather use one to make sure the job is done correct....but didn't know they had one...LOL

everytime I've done a tranny we've done the shake job to get it to line up.

Thats what we did...It worked good so far with no problems.

 

[lucafu1]

if you still have a 10 spline you can get the tool from autozone for a ford. If you upgraded to a 26 spline then ask for a camaro one. They have 26 splines from the factory.

 

[stangd1909]

if you still have a 10 spline you can get the tool from autozone for a ford. If you upgraded to a 26 spline then ask for a camaro one. They have 26 splines from the factory.

Thanks... :beer:



ya I stayed with the 10 spline this time I will upgrade next time...

 

[HISSMAN]

Postban, you had better be careful, someone may start to take you as someone with a bit of knowledge.

 

[Tommy98016]

good info

 

[postban]

Postban, you had better be careful, someone may start to take you as someone with a bit of knowledge.

Nah, I'm just the janitor

 

[HISSMAN]

Then start cleaning bitch!