Josephrjr86

well im going to have to pull my transmission to do a rebuild. I will be pulling the diff and tranny in one piece without removing torque tube. I know I have to drop subframe . Anyone have any pics or a video, or even any tips to pull this so it can go somewhat smoothly? Step by step what to remove? Any help would be awesome, thank you!!

User Omega

You will definitely want to remove the tq tube with it. It's much easier.

Here was a DIY written up by a member. I used it.

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...full-pics.html

Josephrjr86

Thanks for the guidance bud 👍🏽

subfloor@centurytrans

I disagree.

For a clutch job the torque tube obviously has to come out but I've found that it's easier to pull them out separately, unless you've got the same type of supporting jacks that the dealership does. If you're doing it in your garage then it makes it a LOT easier to maneuver things if the parts are separate.

If you're only pulling the transmission however then there's no reason whatsoever to pull the torque tube. As is the case when I pull my automatic transmission, the torque tube and tunnel plate can be left alone.

jft69z

I pulled my diff & trans out last year & left the TT in as well. Just be careful to block it up so it doesn't hang too low and potentially damage the firewall from the engine hitting it. There should be a sticker/label on the TT itself illustrating that point.

Josephrjr86

If if I don't have to pull the Tt all the better I have extra set of hands , a couple jacks and an atv jack. Thanks guys

jft69z

May also be a good idea to put a block under the front subframe/engine when you're removing all the rear end weight. I did mine on a lift, but still put extra weight in the rear compartment (sand bags from my snow plow truck), plus a stand at the front to keep the nose heavy car from falling off the lift. Also chained the rear arms of the lift to the car with T-hooks as another measure of overkill.

Josephrjr86

dumb question ion but how are you removing the hand brake cable from the hub. I see the 2 bolts there but not sure if that's the proper way to remove ??

Tech

I disagree as well. Leave the TT in place if you don't need to remove

Jwwesttx

just remove the 2 bolts holding it to the hub and pull down on the spring with your fingers and slide it out of thw bracket then it will disconnect from the brake

jimbob8915

How many hours labor does GM quote for a clutch replacement?