Question re: pulling C-beam and driveshaft
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Burning Brakes
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From: Bergen County NJ
Question re: pulling C-beam and driveshaft
I'm pulling the driveline out to replace the driveshaft yoke and am assuming that the tranny/engine will swing about the motor mounts. Can I just use a jack under the transmission to support it and keep it from moving?
Anything else to watch out for?
Steve
Anything else to watch out for?
Steve
Le Mans Master
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From: Cincinnati Oh
What Bogus said. I would use a 2x4 or other piece of wood in between the jack and the tranny to distribute the pressure on the tranny. You will need to move the tranny up/down on the jack to r/r the driveshaft and c beam (at least I did).
Team Owner
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From: San Pedro CA
I would stablize it... let the jack support the driveline while removing the c-beam bolts. once out, then lower the transmission to releave the tension on the driveshaft, then support it after.
If you have a tranny jack, that would rock.
If you have a tranny jack, that would rock.
Team Owner
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From: San Diego , CA Double Yellow DirtBags 1985..Z51..6-speed
Support trans with jack, remove C-beam bolts, slide to the side, unbolt rear driveshaft ujoint straps, pull driveshaft out.
Don't remove the C-beam if you don't have to, it's a pain in the ***, at least on the 4+3 and 6speed.
Don't remove the C-beam if you don't have to, it's a pain in the ***, at least on the 4+3 and 6speed.
Racer
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Originally Posted by bogus
CC is right... just move it to the side. There is more than enough room.
Also, make marks on the transmission and rear end so you can realign the c-beam to fit exactly as before.
Also, make marks on the transmission and rear end so you can realign the c-beam to fit exactly as before.
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Melting Slicks
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From: Lancaster PA
There is a fair amount of slop in the holes and the trans can be moved up and down with the bolts in but loose. There is a spec in the manual for the clearance from the top of the trans to the floorboard. My manual is not handy or I would give you the measurement. I'm sure someone has it.
