wetskier2000

I am trying to remove the T-56 trans from the rear transaxle. I found 2 14MM bolts at the top and 2 15MM nuts, 1 on each side. I applied a little bit of prying but it's not moving and I suspect there is something else I need to disconnect. Ideas???

thanks!!

Rick

zeevette

Did you loosen the bolt that's under your shifter, controlling the linkage?
Scrap that; I meant the connection between trans and TT.
I just installed a new diff., and there's more than 4 bolts between the two junctions you mention.

wetskier2000

The torque tube and shifter are no longer attached to the trans. I just have the trans and transaxle assembly. I'll look for more than 4 bolts. Might be worth noting that I am removing what looks like about a 6 inch adapter from the rear diff, not the "adapter" from the tranny.

John B

There is a stud with a 15mm nut on the bottom up in there. I take it off right after cradle removal because my trans jack would now be in the way. Those top bolts should be 13mm if original bolts. There shouldn't be a 14mm on the entire car.

lucky131969

So to be clear, you are trying to separate the differential from the transmission, correct? The "transaxle" is the whole assembly. And yes, you missed a fastener.......STOP PRYING.

SteveDoten

the two bolts up top are 13's; 2 bolts, 3 nuts; put the pry bar down!!

wetskier2000

Fortunately, I've been around cars for a few years and generally know that if it doesn't move with just a little force I'm missing something... Just as several of you mentioned tucked up underneath was nut number 5! A little force to seperate the trans from the rear diff and apart it came!!

Thanks for all the help!

BTW: The rear axle assembly and front suspension is going to a 1969 corvette ragtop project that a buddy is doing on a custom made frame...

Supercharged111

Can the differential be removed from the trans leaving the trans in the car? Could the suspension cross member be left installed? I've got a small leak between the trans and diff and would like to get it sealed up. I ASSume it's just an o ring in there.

lionelhutz

Yes the diff can come out by itself and no the suspension can't be left installed.

dblerman

Challenge accepted!
Cut a hole in the rear storage compartment and remove differential through the top!

lionelhutz

LOL, just cut the bonds and remove the rear body from the frame. You won't have to patch the hole.

bumble-z

So that's how they do it in Hopatcong, NJ.

DIXZ

Please post pictures when you do this! You may start a whole new trend.