Tranny R&R, best way?

two words boys....tranny jack
Either one that works with your floor jack or a true tranny jack. My cj2a absolutely whipped my a$$ a couple of years ago doing it this way, until I got the attachment to go on my floor jack. Worth a look.

 

x2 Yep they are worth every penny. had one to use when the TJ needed a new clutch. Made the job MUCH easier.

 

Nah, the ground will stop it!
Well, on second thought, yes. He should let it droop a couple inches, and then stop it from dropping further by use of a jackstand, wood blocks etc. letting it drop slightly will make it easier to line things back up going back together. Dont let it go too far though. IIRC, the 4cyl has motor mounts all the way up front which will make it want to drop in the rear with all of the engine weight.

 

That's what I thought, what's gonna hold up the rear of the engine? Makes sense that it's gotta be propped up somehow.

Now, next question, is it best to remove the crossmember under the tranny too? Or is it helpful for that to stay there?

 

Thanks all, great information to file away! Guess it's obvious I haven't done this yet. I just pulled the motor, tranny and t/c all together after I had the tub off, just yanked it all straight up. And that's how they still are, sitting in the corner just waiting....

Maybe if I do it all right the first time, I won't have to pull it out later on. But, might get another Jeep someday too...

 

I wonder... The crossmember bolts broke on the passenger side at the dirt track one night this summer. Didn't notice it for a few days. The tranny has leaked like no tomorrow since. I wonder if I bent that shaft

 

It cannot really bend the shaft, unless the bellhousing is loose from the engine, or the tranny loose from the bell.

 

That makes sense. <relief>

 

Bearing retainer was rtv'd, no gasket...break in seal at bottom where it was apparently not clean enough to stick (of course). I used brakleen and rtv again. Been through hard service at Tellico and still doesn't leak 8)