by Rick Andersen » Sat Oct 17, 2015 11:33 pm
The transmission and differential can be removed leaving the engine in place. You'll need to support the back end of the engine and support the rear of the chassis outside of the suspension so the rear wheels are off the ground as you will be removing the side axles. pull it all out back and you'll have a shot at the clutch assembly. You may find it easier to pull the engine. It's a bit awkward to pull the clutch loose with the engine dangling, but it isn't quite as big of a job.
Whether you pull the engine or the transmission, one tricky spot is getting the transmission input shaft to line up with the clutch hub and the pilot bearing. When you buy the clutch disc, they normally include a dummy input shaft to align it all. You'll also need to make there the transmission is in gear when you install it or you'll never get it into the clutch disc.
You mentioned replacing the throwout bearing. If you are using a hydraulic throwout bearing, make sure you have it shimmed properly or you'll never get it to release properly.
Please feel free to give me a call if you need any other details. If anyone else reading this can provide better details than I have mentioned, please reply to this posting. That's what this forum is all about - make the other guy's experience easier than yours!
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