pulling tranny?

[rx2mazda]

This will be my first(lol)clutch change for my Spirit R/T and i'm just looking for any advice/tips since I don't have a FSM. Is it easier to pull the whole motor/drop the K-frame/from the top/bottom? Any tips or tricks that will make this an easier job please respond. Looking for info from people that have done this of coarse. THANKS!!

[Pat]

You can get it out without dropping the Kframe if you pull the front motor mount. It's not that bad.

One tip...you have to pull the throttle body off. The trans case will hit it as you're pulling it.

[turbo1168]

Unless you have work to do on the engine, just pull the tranny out the bottom. The K member can stay in place. The engine fuel lines, wiring, vacuum systems and exhaust would need to be disconnected to pull the engine out. You are likely to cause problems doing that. Pull the wheels off, unhook the outer sway bar mounts, undo the ball joints, pull the CV axles, unbolt the trans mounts, disconnect shifter, and then the trans to engine bolts.

2 jacks are required, or some way to hold the engine up while the trans is disconnected. And, a good idea to have a friend to help wrestle it out. That sucker is heavy, and the trans doesn't sit well on top of a jack. Good luck and have fun!

[bansheenut420]

Its pretty easy, and like pat said. Take off the TB and it will be easier. Also, dont forget to take your cps out of the bellhousing so it doesnt get smashed. I found out the hard way. lol

[xtrempickup]

if its an ABS car good luck, i just did mine and we dropped the K, made doing it a lot easier and we had a lift to work under

[bansheenut420]

Mine is an ABS car, and it came out without a problem. I didnt even have to totally drop the front motor mount. And I took it out from underneath as well. Its tricky first time you do it. But, when your first 4 puck is all messed up, you learn fast how to pull it quickly. lol

Oh, and I dont have a lift. I am doing this on jackstands and laying on my back. Lift? We dont need no stinking lift!

[xtrempickup]

glad you like that crap, i dont and im young still, no tranny pressing for me

[DaPepster!]

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Originally Posted by Pat You can get it out without dropping the Kframe if you pull the front motor mount. It's not that bad. One tip...you have to pull the throttle body off. The trans case will hit it as you're pulling it.

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Originally Posted by bansheenut420 Its pretty easy, and like pat said. Take off the TB and it will be easier. Also, dont forget to take your cps out of the bellhousing so it doesnt get smashed. I found out the hard way. lol

That pretty much sums it up!

[rx2mazda]

Thanks guys for all the info/tips! I will be doing this at my buddy's shop so, I will have access to a lift and a tranny jack. I'll be sure to pull the throttle body and CPS. My 4-puck and yelllow plate come in tomorrow!

[rx2mazda]

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Originally Posted by xtrempickup glad you like that crap, i dont and im young still, no tranny pressing for me

I feel ya! I had enough of that stuff with my RX-2. I remember putting in a new gas tank with the car on ramps, KICKED MY A$$ SO BAD LMAO. those straps did not want to go back on, i'm under the car trying to press up the tank with my knees while I try to get the bolts started. MEMORIES and I still miss the hell out of that car I'm sure we all have a story........please share!lol

[bansheenut420]

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Originally Posted by xtrempickup glad you like that crap, i dont and im young still, no tranny pressing for me

I'm old, and I love it! TDs are the wrong hobby for someone who doesnt like to work on cars.

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Originally Posted by rx2mazda I feel ya! I had enough of that stuff with my RX-2. I remember putting in a new gas tank with the car on ramps, KICKED MY A$$ SO BAD LMAO. those straps did not want to go back on, i'm under the car trying to press up the tank with my knees while I try to get the bolts started. MEMORIES and I still miss the hell out of that car I'm sure we all have a story........please share!lol

RX7's are bad ass!!!! Just had to throw that in there.

[rx2mazda]

RX7's are bad ass!!!! Just had to throw that in there. [/quote]

RX-2's with RX-7 motors are more bad ass

[bansheenut420]

rx2? Japan only release? rotary motors are just bad ass in general though. lol There was a sand rail here local that had one in it, and you could hear it from our camp 5 miles away!

[rx2mazda]

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Originally Posted by bansheenut420 rx2? Japan only release? rotary motors are just bad ass in general though. lol There was a sand rail here local that had one in it, and you could hear it from our camp 5 miles away!

No they were released in the U.S. Order of release for mazda was cosmo rotary, R-100, RX-2, RX-3, RX-4, RX-5, RX-7, RX-8. I think

[bansheenut420]

hmmm. I did not know that. Thanks.