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Ape Runner

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Hi Everyone -

Looking for some stories/tips/advice about people who have dropped the tranny and reinstalled it on a 4x4. Does anyone with a repair manual know if it's covered in there?

My rig is lifted suspension/body so I have lots of room to work.
 
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It is covered in the factory service manual. It's pretty simple.

Remove any components attached to it (driveshafts, wiring, shifter, etc). Remove bolts between torque convertor and flexplate. Remove crossmember and pull the bolts that hold it to the engine.

That's it in a nutshell.
 
csp said:
It is covered in the factory service manual. It's pretty simple.

Remove any components attached to it (driveshafts, wiring, shifter, etc). Remove bolts between torque convertor and flexplate. Remove crossmember and pull the bolts that hold it to the engine.

That's it in a nutshell.
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Heh. Simple it is, easy it is not. You need a full menu of extensions including wobblers and it takes some real contortions to get to some of those bolts. A tranny jack is a must--I got a cheapie from Harbor Freight and it did the job. If you do it on a lift (I didn't), it gets a lot easier. I was doing a clutch on a 5-speed, but it's not that different. The FSM is essential. Do the rear main seal while you are in there. I'd hate to have to go back for just that.
 
TheDurk said:
The FSM is essential. Do the rear main seal while you are in there. I'd hate to have to go back for just that.
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I've done transmission removal and reinstalls before on chevy's and with my body lift it really adds a lot room to work. I'm hoping past experience and my current collection of tools will be enough to get me through. Sounds like you have the FSM, would you be willing to scan the applicable pages for me?

Thanks for the feedback guys. All good input.
 
Yeah the bellhousing bolts can be a bear to get to. It's all relative though. There are harder jobs out there. ;)
 
Ape Runner said:
I've done transmission removal and reinstalls before on chevy's and with my body lift it really adds a lot room to work. I'm hoping past experience and my current collection of tools will be enough to get me through. Sounds like you have the FSM, would you be willing to scan the applicable pages for me?

Thanks for the feedback guys. All good input.
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I don't know where the link is and I believe you have to use "the internet way back" so just PM me your email and I can send you the compressed digital version of the full FSM it's what I used just a month or so ago when I did my clutch. The process for removing the trans is quite similar, once you have it off though... VERY DIFFERENT! but included in the FSM is instructions for all tran removals. It's for a '96 but should be fine.

Quote me here once you do as the PM system has been on the fritz with not always wanting to deliver PM's or notify right.
 
2nd on the extensions. I just went to Sears and got the 3 pack of 1/2" extensions that had a short, medium & long. I used all of them too. Wasn't too bad though, but I had help from [MENTION=73515]ajonesnv[/MENTION], who is a master transmission removal/install expert, with several removals & installs under his belt. Heck, he's been known to remove and replace his just for fun :)
 
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Ape Runner said:
I've done transmission removal and reinstalls before on chevy's and with my body lift it really adds a lot room to work. I'm hoping past experience and my current collection of tools will be enough to get me through. Sounds like you have the FSM, would you be willing to scan the applicable pages for me?

Thanks for the feedback guys. All good input.
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A body lift should be a good thing for this.

This link for the FSM works great, for now....:

1996 to 2002 Toyota 4Runner OEM Repair and Wiring Manuals
 
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