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Title: transmission installation
Post by: Black Zuk on April 15, 2009, 06:34:20 AM
I Just bought my first Suzuki Samurai, I got it and the clutch was bad so I replaced it. Problem is I cant seem to get the transmission back in. I know I'm missing something simple. Can anybody Give me a pointer or two?
Title: Re: transmission installation
Post by: wildgoody on April 15, 2009, 12:09:45 PM
Did you use something to line up the clutch disk ???
there isn't any secret to the install

Wild
Title: Re: transmission installation
Post by: Black Zuk on April 15, 2009, 12:49:12 PM
Thanks I found that I need to puill the engine to get additional room. This is the first tranny I pulled by my self.
Title: Re: transmission installation
Post by: Skyhiranger on April 15, 2009, 08:42:08 PM
Thanks I found that I need to puill the engine to get additional room. This is the first tranny I pulled by my self.

Uhh, no you don't.  If the tranny came out without pulling the engine, it will go back in without pulling it.  I have removed and replaced trannys without pulling the engine, it is a very tight fit, but it can be done.  Another trick is to notch (or bend) the front edge of the flat plate on the tranny crossmember, that will allow you just enough room to make the tranny R&R much easier.
Title: Re: transmission installation
Post by: Black Zuk on April 16, 2009, 06:08:41 AM
Cool I thought I may have to. I ment not pull the engine just move it. Maybe a 1/2 inch forward. I will also trim the tranmission mounting plate. Thx that was helpfull.
Title: Re: transmission installation
Post by: idaholwb on April 20, 2009, 09:37:33 PM
You just take an angle grinder with a cutoff wheel and take the front 3/8" to 1/2" off the leading edge of the mounting plate on the transmission crossmember... It makes all the difference in the world when dealing with taking it out or re-installing it...
Title: Re: transmission installation
Post by: Black Zuk on April 21, 2009, 06:14:22 AM
Thanks to all. a little grinding and a popbottle jack under the front pulley did the trick. the Zuk rolls. Thanks again