pulling the manual trans - now what do I do
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pulling the manual trans - now what do I do
Hi all, hope folks are enjoying the weather and getting a little off-road time with their 4WD. I am changing the clutch system on my 2003 4.0/5spd 4WD ranger. The job has progressed to the point all 6 bolts are removed from the trans and it is ready to be separated from the engine. It doesn't want to come apart and even a pry bar only gets it a half inch apart then it closes up when the pry bar is removed. Could it be that I have too much pressure on the trans with the trans jack? Any suggestions on how to pull the trans from the engine? Yes, the crossmember is removed, electrical connections unmade, and the clutch tube is removed. With the transfer case, I hammered a screwdriver between the transfer case and trans case, then worked it around the transfer case and was able to pry it to get it an inch apart, then pull it the rest of the way by hand. Do I need to do the same thing with the trans? Thanks for all hints and tips. I will post photos when the job is completed.
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NO!
Last edited by V8 Level II; 06-04-2014 at 06:42 AM.
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I am wondering if there is a dowel pin in the rear of the engine or in the bell housing. These can get corroded and cause difficulty in removing a part. If there is a dowel pin, I"ll shoot it with PB blaster and let it soak for a while. Maybe your buddy will remember whether a dowel pin is located in the bell housing. Thanks for checking.
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After working on classic mustangs for 10 years, the ranger is a whole new technology and parts list.
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