Transmission Removal

[LEB Ben]

Hey fellas...as I've posted around, the C6 in the Bronco is on its farewell tour in dire need of swappage. I have no issues actually swapping the transmission, more or less dealing with the height of the vehicle. First off, I don't have the transmission cradle, so I figure I'll need to invest in one, unless there's another way. Secondly, when I do get the cradle, the Bronco is still too tall, even with the tires aired down all the way. So my next thought is to pull the tires and put jack stands at each corner. So for those of you that have dealt with big/tall trucks before, thoughts, suggestions, advice?

 

[Truckin4life]

I've used a few wood blocks on a floor jack to get my ZF 5 out. C6 isn't that big of a trans, hell ben I bet you could probably remove it by hand, just drain the oil first.

Another trick get some 2x6s about 4 ft long and use them to roll the jack back once you have the trans wiggled free. Stack how many you need to get the right height.

I've done my slave 3 times now and all three timesive made a wood cradle to get the trans ou, and back in for that matter

 

[73F100Shortbed]

You can remove the tires like you said or you can do like Don suggested by putting wood on the jack or stick the jack on top of wood at whatever height you need. I would use whatever idea you personally feel is the safest and what you are comfortable with.

 

[LEB Ben]

Alright...sounds good. And it douns like once I get the transmission on the jack, 2 guys should be able to keep it in place by hand.

 

[73F100Shortbed]

Yes you will be able to keep it there by hand.

 

[taxreliever]

Alright...sounds good. And it douns like once I get the transmission on the jack, 2 guys should be able to keep it in place by hand.

If you're doing it by yourself and the wood is wide enough as not to wobble on the jack, you can strap it down with some ratchet straps. I'm picturing this in my mind as I've never done this or witnessed it.

Found this thread that might be helpful also Ben:
http://www.ford-trucks.com/article/...C6NP205_removal_and_reinstallation_guide.html

 

[smokey]

Ratchet straps work but are kind of a pain. A transmission jack works way better.
I have just lifted many in to place with no problem. They are not very heavy and us big guys can bench press a light transmission with no trouble. Unless your. Wimp Ben

 

[LEB Ben]

^^^Them be fighting words Randy...haha.


Quick question on realigning the transmission when it goes back in...is it relatively easy?

 

[smokey]

Yeah normally they just drop right in place. every so often on will give you a fit lining up to torque converter.but a wiggle and they normally drop in place.

 

[73F100Shortbed]

Relatively yes. I wouldn't expect it to just pop right in like it's nothing. Just have to get the angle right. You could use some threaded rod in two of the holes to help guide it in right.

 

[LEB Ben]

Thanks fellas...hopefully the thing can last til the weekend.

 

[taxreliever]

Ratchet straps work but are kind of a pain. A transmission jack works way better.
I have just lifted many in to place with no problem. They are not very heavy and us big guys can bench press a light transmission with no trouble. Unless your. Wimp Ben

Ummmmm......that would be me....

Actually, I may be a desk job guy, but I've held my own in high school and keep in pretty good shape.....I wrestled, played football, soccer, track and even bowled competitively. College was strictly books for me.

Now, in the summer, I ride my bike 100-150 miles a week and work out at a local gym 3-4 days a week. During the winter it's tough because of snow. I have an elliptical and recumbent machine and try to get to the gym more often.

 

[Truckin4life]

Ben make sure you seat the tq converter properly. If not you will destroy the front pump. Once you get it mostly seated then there is one more step before its fully seated.

 

[Fordzilla80]

College was strictly books for me.

I'm trying to get into mentality. Senior year in High School for me consisted of Carpentry, FFA, and Auto Tech. I only had two core classes, and my work was always done in class. I got used to that, and now i'm back to doing homework. It feels weird. And I keep putting it off, but i'm just gonna start doing everything on Monday. I already hate Monday, so why not?

 

[73F100Shortbed]

played football, soccer...and even bowled competitively.

Sounds like you've handled a lot of balls in your day

Sorry I couldn't resist....

 

[LEB Ben]

What kinda support is needed at the rear of the engine, if any? If it does need support, does it need to be there while I'm dropping the tranny, or can I put it under there once the transmission is removed?


Oh...and I can't remember which way you guys said would be the easiest approach...pull the t-case with the tranny, or separate them in the rig. I'd think pulling as a unit would be easier.

 

[smokey]

Separate them it is way easier. with the transfer case on they are out of balance and hard to control.
I just stick a ratchet strap under the engine to support the motor works well and not in your way, I use the cheapy ones so it they get to greasy i just toss them.

 

[Fellro]

I generally have let the motor mounts hold the engine. I always separate the t-case and trans as well. I have welded a flat plate to a pipe or shaft to make a plate that holds the tranny better than just the saddle on the jack. I also made one that raised it up higher for trucks. Just have to raise it up higher to get it on. Also, you want to use the larger 3 ton jacks, not the little 2 1/2 ton jacks

One other thing, the studs on the converter only go through the flex plate one way, they are not equally spaced.

 

[LEB Ben]

Thanks Roger...I think I'm covered...now let's just hope I'm not as bad of a mechanic as most think I am...haha.

 

[73F100Shortbed]

I would either put a floor jack under the oilpan or put a block of wood between the engine and firewall. That's what I usually do. The motor mounts alone should hold it but a little extra support won't hurt.