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Got a transmission issue

Son in law removing transmission and says he can't get bell housing past firewall. Says there isn't a inspection plate on bell housing. Is a 4x4. He says that trans comes out first and then torque. I say that there is an inspection plate to remove torque from flywheel first. I haven't seen it. Who is right?

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by: Xebadaih 11/04/2009 11:54:11 PM
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Re: Got a transmission issue
Well he is obviously doing something wrong and he should invest a few dollars in a repair manual before he screws something up.
by: Caddyman 11/05/2009 12:14:56 AM
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Re: Re: Got a transmission issue
Don't be surprised if the engine and tranny must be removed as a unit from the front. Like Xebadah said, don't do these things without a shop manual.

If it's indeed a closed bell-housing, then the torque converter does indeed stay on the flex-plate when the engine and tranny are separated.. Good Luck..
by: transman618 11/05/2009 8:57:29 AM
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Re: Got a transmission issue
You are right, he needs to remove the bolts from the flex plate to the converter to get that trans out....


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