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Dec 28, 2019 | 04:16 PM

Thibaulb24

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dropping transmission

I'm attempting to change the clutch but I can't seem to get the leverage or room to undo the top bolt in the transmission. What tools/ extensions have yall used to get to that bolt? I already have the engine and trans lowered as far as i can. I also have two electric impact wrenches but neither could break free any of the bolts, would an air impact have better luck?

Dec 28, 2019 | 04:28 PM

dporto

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Originally Posted by Thibaulb24

I’ve only ever done it by dropping the transmission and engine completely as a unit. Once you do so, it’s very simple. When you say you’ve dropped the engine/transmission “as far as you can”, - do you mean all the way to the crossmember? I’m pretty sure that will get you 3” or so of space - plenty to get your extensions into that pesky top bolt. All I could suggest at this point is that perhaps a heavier extension (1/2” drive or even 3/4” drive) will serve you better as the lighter/thinner ones tend to twist - reducing the amount of torque you can apply to the bolt. Good luck👍

Dec 28, 2019 | 09:34 PM

yelcab

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I just did one a month ago. I used a very long 20 inch long 3/8 extension, a 6 inch wobble extension, a 3/8 short socket, connected to a long 24 inch 1/2 ratchet, and snap that sucker loose. Then use a driver to quickly remove the bolt. An impact driver from that long of a distance is not very effective at delivering the torque.

Dec 28, 2019 | 11:22 PM

shft22

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That is more or less what I did. I also removed the air box before lowering the front of the engine down. I was able to lower it quite a bit, but I had very old engine mounts at the time, not sure if that made a difference.

Dec 28, 2019 | 11:48 PM

garrett376

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I use 6 or so extensions, and reach the bolt from the front of the transmission where there's room for a big wrench to rotate. The numerous extensions permits it to bend slightly over the transmission to fit - no specific wobble fitting was ever needed when I've done this.