C6 automatic transmission removal help.. :/
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C6 automatic transmission removal help.. :/
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I'm looking for a guide to removing my 2006 C6 automatic transmission. I can't seem to find a good guide for removing it. It seems like I could take the rear end support and rear out, then just pull the trans without worrying about taking the entire torque tube out (and dropping the shifter and such in the center console) Is that possible? Or am I gonna have to completely remove this torque tube?
Any help would be appreciated!! Really don't want to yank out the center console and shifter parts!! :/.
Thanks everyone,
Billy
I'm looking for a guide to removing my 2006 C6 automatic transmission. I can't seem to find a good guide for removing it. It seems like I could take the rear end support and rear out, then just pull the trans without worrying about taking the entire torque tube out (and dropping the shifter and such in the center console) Is that possible? Or am I gonna have to completely remove this torque tube?
Any help would be appreciated!! Really don't want to yank out the center console and shifter parts!! :/.
Thanks everyone,
Billy
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Posted this in another forum but think it probably belongs here...
I'm looking for a guide to removing my 2006 C6 automatic transmission. I can't seem to find a good guide for removing it. It seems like I could take the rear end support and rear out, then just pull the trans without worrying about taking the entire torque tube out (and dropping the shifter and such in the center console) Is that possible? Or am I gonna have to completely remove this torque tube?
Any help would be appreciated!! Really don't want to yank out the center console and shifter parts!! :/.
Thanks everyone,
Billy
I'm looking for a guide to removing my 2006 C6 automatic transmission. I can't seem to find a good guide for removing it. It seems like I could take the rear end support and rear out, then just pull the trans without worrying about taking the entire torque tube out (and dropping the shifter and such in the center console) Is that possible? Or am I gonna have to completely remove this torque tube?
Any help would be appreciated!! Really don't want to yank out the center console and shifter parts!! :/.
Thanks everyone,
Billy
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I have delayed dropping my A6 for the install of my Yank 2800 as my mod list for 2013 has been quite a bumpy road. I decided to wait on pulling my A6. Plan to tackle 2800 install late this year. While I have never dropped the rear cradle or removed an A6 before, from what I have read and been able to gather on the subject, when removing the tranny and diff, it may be necessary to lower the torque tube a bit when separating the tranny from the torque tube. If this is the case, you must make sure you have clearance between the intake and firewall. In my case, I have the E-Force sitting on top of my LS2 with little to no clearance between the E-Force and the Firewall. To insure this does not pose a problem, Removing the E-Force to insure there are no clearance issues at the Firewall is an integral part of the A6 removal process. This may not be an issue for you but something you may want to be aware of before you begin dropping your A6.
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I have delayed dropping my A6 for the install of my Yank 2800 as my mod list for 2013 has been quite a bumpy road. I decided to wait on pulling my A6. Plan to tackle 2800 install late this year. While I have never dropped the rear cradle or removed an A6 before, from what I have read and been able to gather on the subject, when removing the tranny and diff, it may be necessary to lower the torque tube a bit when separating the tranny from the torque tube. If this is the case, you must make sure you have clearance between the intake and firewall. In my case, I have the E-Force sitting on top of my LS2 with little to no clearance between the E-Force and the Firewall. To insure this does not pose a problem, Removing the E-Force to insure there are no clearance issues at the Firewall is an integral part of the A6 removal process. This may not be an issue for you but something you may want to be aware of before you begin dropping your A6.
The torque tube will come down a bit by itself and rest on the tunnel plate. There is no need to remove the eforce or touch anything up front for that matter. I just went through R & R of my trans last week.
You have to turn the motor to remove the converter bolts and the easiest way to do this is with a box wrench through the flywheel access panel at the front of the torque tube. Other than that, no tricks, very straightforward.
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The torque tube will come down a bit by itself and rest on the tunnel plate. There is no need to remove the eforce or touch anything up front for that matter. I just went through R & R of my trans last week.
You have to turn the motor to remove the converter bolts and the easiest way to do this is with a box wrench through the flywheel access panel at the front of the torque tube. Other than that, no tricks, very straightforward.
You have to turn the motor to remove the converter bolts and the easiest way to do this is with a box wrench through the flywheel access panel at the front of the torque tube. Other than that, no tricks, very straightforward.
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Jody/Christopher, Thanks for the info update. When I pull mine I will be removing the tunnel plate, installing the trans cooler just as Jody has done. I have all the material but will hold off on this project for now. I am surprised that the A6 can be removed without removing the E-Force, little to no room between the E-Force and Firewall. Eliminating the removal of the E-Force will save time and effort. Christopher, I would love a copy of your A6 Converter install DIY instructions. I will shoot you an E-Mail. I purchased a large set of box-open ended wrenches through Harbor Freight when I installed the E-Force. I used the wrench to hold everything in place after pinning the crank. Thanks again for all your help.
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Jody/Christopher, Thanks for the info update. When I pull mine I will be removing the tunnel plate, installing the trans cooler just as Jody has done. I have all the material but will hold off on this project for now. I am surprised that the A6 can be removed without removing the E-Force, little to no room between the E-Force and Firewall. Eliminating the removal of the E-Force will save time and effort. Christopher, I would love a copy of your A6 Converter install DIY instructions. I will shoot you an E-Mail. I purchased a large set of box-open ended wrenches through Harbor Freight when I installed the E-Force. I used the wrench to hold everything in place after pinning the crank. Thanks again for all your help.
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I have read somewhere where you should support the motor, torque tube, or both when removing the transaxle or risk having the motor/torque tube assembly rock back against the firewall. I have seen this warning published several times, perhaps in my Service Manuals. However, your first hand experience goes well beyond anything I have read. Thanks again for your help.
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I have read somewhere where you should support the motor, torque tube, or both when removing the transaxle or risk having the motor/torque tube assembly rock back against the firewall. I have seen this warning published several times, perhaps in my Service Manuals. However, your first hand experience goes well beyond anything I have read. Thanks again for your help.
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I don't have an Eforce supercharger but I do have a TVS2300 sitting on it. I noticed on the torque tube itself there's a warning about leaning it below a certain level as it may cause damage to the firewall and some other components.. Hopefully I won't go past that point!! Thanks Christopher for the Instructions! Appreciate all the comments guys!
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Trust me. Its not as big a deal as the books will lead you to believe. For reference, here is a pic of my car with the trans out. The torque tube is resting on the tunnel plate, and nothing is touching the firewall, I assure you.
gonna clean it up, finish draining the fluid and pack it up for shipment. Appreciate all the input guys!
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Sorry to dig up an old thread but This is the only friggin article I could find on pulling a A4 or (A6) on a C6. I plan on doing this soon and also plan to change out the waddles (spelling). Should I pull the diff, tranny and torque tube out all at once similar to how they say to do on a C5?