Removing Transmission With Floor Jack

Loosen each bell housing bolt around the front of the transmission with a ratcheting wrench extension and socket.

Removing transmission with floor jack.

15 b with the help of an assistant hold the transmission steady on the jack and move the jack back and away from the engine just slightly so that the transmission separates from the engine then slowly lower the jack. Place the transmission jack under the transmission and then take a socket wrench and remove the support nut the cross member and the rear support insulator from the rear engine. They do range in price but you only need a cheap floor jack to use as the base for your transmission jack. I ve been puting the transmission removal off for a few days but did it.

This is most easily done by using a pair of snap ring pliers. Remove the swivel part from the floor jack. Subscribe for the next episodes. Improvising a transmission jack based on the work by photographermatt shown in this video.

With the transmission weight being supported by the adjustable floor jack remove the transmission cross member. You may have a special add on for your regular floor jack to support a transmission motor or you can use a thick piece of wood. Making a sturdy transmission platform for a floor jack. When the jack is fully lowered carefully slide the transmission off the jack to the floor.

Floor jacks can be found all over the internet and in certain hardware shops. Get your hands on a cheap floor jack. Once all the bell housing bolts are removed the transmission will sit in place on two alignment posts. Remove the 13mm bolt from the center of the crossmember that goes into the transmission mount bracket.

Now just need to remove 4x4 stuff and drop in the new engine. Support the engine with a jack stand and use the transmission jack to withdraw the transmission toward the rear of the vehicle.