Topic: EZ tranny removal

[werty]

I hate how Toyota decided to make the top 2 bolt that hold the tranny to the motor almost unaccessible. So made some holes
 If you try this, make sure the speedo cable and the brake cable are out of the way. I used a 2'' hole saw for the holes and I will use roofers tape to hide the holes. :gapteeth:

45 minutes and the tranny was on the ground




This is why I tore the tranny out, smoked the clutch to many times.

[Wermz84]

Damn that clutch has seen better days.   



I use a flex head ratchet and have never had any problems.       But I like your Idea as well.   

[werty [OP]]

I use-ta use my bosses 4ft 3/8 extension with a impact wobbly, truck lift ,and tranny lift,  but I don't work for a machine shop any more.
All I got now is a few tools a ratchet strap and some car ramps

[Wermz84]

All I got now is a few tools a ratchet strap and some car ramps

same boat i'm in. 

of course all the other stuff is nice.    when I put my engine in last time I did it in my buddies garage.  he had everything but the lift.

[unclejpl4x4]

i have impact snap-on pivet  sockes  3/8
 and a 24" impact extention 3/8 on one end and 1/2 on the other

[Tallchevy]

a 24" impact extention 3/8 on one end and 1/2 on the other

I have one from Matco, I think it's 36". I also have a 3ft 3/8" that I got from Harbor Freight that works good to. I have been able to get those bolts from the top with a wrench.

[DTB]

Im pretty sure a stock drainplug would fit in those holes u cut

might work better than tape

[emsvitil]

The top 2 bolts aren't that hard if you let the rear of the tranny drop down..........

(plus some long extensions and a u-joint)

[artistic_gore]

I have been able to get those bolts from the top with a wrench.

x2, A wrench and a cheater bar works wonders if your patient.

[werty [OP]]

I'm not patient. and I hate pulling trannys with a vengence. To the point of making it as fast as posible

[Tallchevy]

Screw some metal or rubber strap to the peices that you drilled & use a couple of sheet metal screws to hold them back in place. Seal it with some silicone 

Red is the metal that came out
Black is a metal strap or rubber will work
White are the screws
Blue is the silicone

[unclejpl4x4]

could make it a pee hole

[Ewong]

Not a mod I'd try but hey for a 45min Tranny drop....

I use a 24" 1/2 drive extension bar and a 1/2 driv ebreaker bar THROUGH the shifter hole.
The ribs on the W56 bell housing guid the socket on to the bolts..

[Hottrod81]

The top 2 bolts aren't that hard if you let the rear of the tranny drop down..........

(plus some long extensions and a u-joint)

X2

[Tool Pimp]

i have impact STRAP-on pivet  sockes  3/8
 and a 24" impact extention 3/8 on one end and 1/2 on the other

fixed it for you 

[Rocksurfer]

To hell with that little hole, if you are gonna make it to where you can get to the bolts make a real hole.

[Hottrod81]

Did you make a cover for it?

[Rocksurfer]

Of course there is a cover.

[KDXSR5]

I like that idea. ^

[Willy Mammoth]

I think all trucks should have removable tunnel covers. I like mine, I can drop the trans in 30 minutes including jacking it up and removing drive shafts.  

[unclejpl4x4]

fixed it for you 

omg almost peed myself

[werty [OP]]

 
tranny is installed and heres how i got in threre.

[Wermz84]

Looking good. 



my least favorite part about the job is the front drive line bolts.  Dunno why.

[unclejpl4x4]

   whats wrong with jacks      so many of u  cut out the tunnel and sling them why ?

[werty [OP]]

   whats wrong with jacks      so many of u  cut out the tunnel and sling them why ?

I dont have a good floor jack or a floor for that matter. My driveway is #1 rock and when I'm working on the under side i use a old rug I got for free. the come-along was realy helpfull. There was no jack to mess with when wiggling the tranny into the clutch.

[Tallchevy]

With as many times you have had to pull your tranny, you should buy a sheet of plywood so you can use a jack