C Beam Removal, 94 Automatic
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C Beam Removal, 94 Automatic
Is there a trick to removing the C beam? The bolts are off, the drive shaft is removed, and the transmission is supported by a jack but the C beam cannot be moved enough to clear the transmission or the differential. I have tried raising and lowering both the transmission and differential to get enough movement, but just can't seem to get the C beam to clear the transmission, differential, or floor panel. Any and all help with this will be greatly appreciated.
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From: Salem NH
Is there a trick to removing the C beam? The bolts are off, the drive shaft is removed, and the transmission is supported by a jack but the C beam cannot be moved enough to clear the transmission or the differential. I have tried raising and lowering both the transmission and differential to get enough movement, but just can't seem to get the C beam to clear the transmission, differential, or floor panel. Any and all help with this will be greatly appreciated.
I've never had a problem. had mine (700R4, T5, and now ZF6) in and out numerous times.
-- Joe
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Joined: Aug 2001
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From: Westminster MD
It gets easier each time unfortunately 
As mentioned - block of wood or a soft-faced dead-blow hammer and make it go back (towards the diff) until it clears the tailshaft. First time I did it, I removed one of the e-brake brackets (near the wheel). Last time, didn't have to, just work with the brake off (since the wheels are in the air anyway...
As mentioned - block of wood or a soft-faced dead-blow hammer and make it go back (towards the diff) until it clears the tailshaft. First time I did it, I removed one of the e-brake brackets (near the wheel). Last time, didn't have to, just work with the brake off (since the wheels are in the air anyway...
