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#51584 10/28/2005 1:01 AM
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If you want to remove just the Transmission, do you have to pull the rear-end? It looks like the torque tube makes it hard to pull things apart. We are changing an engine and rear-end with a parts truck, which should be installed first? .

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Don't pull the rear end. Remove the fasteners that hold the bell, slip it back on the torque tube and take the U-joint apart. Then either drop the torque tube or tie it up high enough for the transmission to be pulled.

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When I pulled my transmission, on a 51 1/2 ton, I had the same problem. I pulled the crossmember just under the u-jount and dropped the torque tube down. This left lots of room to pull the transmission.

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Put a ratchet strap around the tube and the rear cab crossmember. Lift until the bell touches the floorpan and it will stay out of your way. I could'nt remove my tranny crossmember as it's riveted in. I thought they all were.

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When I raised the torque tube up to the floor level I could not get the transmission out. It was hanging up on the u-joint in the TT. I decided to take out the crossmember which made it really much easier. I would rather drop the trans down than pull it up thru that opening in the floor.


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