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YOUR RESEARCHTransaxle b***h bolt help
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I used a 30" (or so) extension with a wobble adapter then the socket.
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Transaxle is ready to be dropped on my 996. But, I�m having trouble with the 12 o�clock bell housing bolt. I�ve lowered the motor and tranny about an inch. I thought a 3ft extension would fit over the top but no luck. Has anyone had success removing from the driver or passenger side? It�s easier to get a socket on the bolt from the passenger side it seems. It�s really not a bad job except for that one damn bolt!
Thanks for your wisdom!
I used a 30" (or so) extension with a wobble adapter then the socket. I hate the floppy swivel/universal joint adapters. If you only have the universal joint style, wrap it fairly tight with electrical tape to stiffen it.
Every U-Joint I have is duct taped... Good tip
tommelton
Thats said, I do use them fairly frequently and when its the tool you need, its the tool you need - especially cause its pretty far down on the list of preferred methods I try first.
Nice ! Good luck - take it slow. Trans super heavy. Make sure you're happy with height of the car off the ground - needs to be up there to be high enough to clear trans if you're fully removing.
confident she�s high enough with the quick jacks and extensions. Tranny is separated about 3/4� and having difficulty with full separation. I know the height of both tranny and engine need to be same to slide off input shaft. How much force needed to separate?
I was doing it own my back - I laid down, feet on car, hands at back of trans and pulled and wiggled...
That looks plenty high...quick jacks pretty cool.
Did you special order those "post blocks" between the jack and the jack points on the car? My quick jacks only came with different size rubber blocks. Nice set up. Good luck.
