Dropin the Tranny
 

I was wondering
I have an 89 5.0 with BBK off road x pipe
It looks like I can just drop the tranny without worrin about the exhaust if I get the back support out of the way is this true
Thanks

Re: Dropin the Tranny
 

You'll wish you'd taken the exhaust out. IMO, it is impossible to do without removing the exhaust. But you know what they say, "Anything's possible if you got a big enough hammer."

Re: Dropin the Tranny
 

Another question
What is the best way to take off the driveshaft
Thanks

Re: Dropin the Tranny
 

With a wrench....LOL

Maybe I'm not understanding the question, but a Mustang driveshaft has four bolts, like most rear wheel drive cars, at the rear u-joint. After you chock the car, so it doesn't roll, you unbolt the four bolts, bump the driveshaft forward a little to let it clear the differential, drop it down and pull it out of the rear of the transmission.

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Re: Dropin the Tranny
 

LOL i like that ...moreover its probably a 1/2 inch :D

Re: Dropin the Tranny
 

You have to use a boxed-end wrench or a 12pt socket. I'm pretty sure it is a 1/2". And be prepared for the little bit of transmission fluid that will come out of the transmission when you remove the driveshaft.

Re: Dropin the Tranny
 

Yeah Someone hit me that was a dumb question
I don't know why I asked that.

Re: Dropin the Tranny
 

Unless you only jack the car up from the rear of the car. That way, the tailshaft will be tilted upward and you won't lose any fluid. :)

Re: Dropin the Tranny
 

the DS bolts are 12 point 12mm.

You might need to use a little heat and a hammer to bust them loose.

Re: Dropin the Tranny
 

Ok
I've run a 265ft/p inpact wrench at 125psi on them and nothing
they are stuck fast
Ideas?

Re: Dropin the Tranny
 

12mm closed end wrench, and a 3lb sledge, and plenty of swinging room :) I just pulled mine off this weekend and for some reason the impact wasn't budging them (it usually does) so I pulled out the mini-sledge and after about 10 good knocks, they came loose.

Re: Dropin the Tranny
 

Put the transmission is 4th gear. Hook a 12mm boxed end wrench on the bolt head. Then hook the boxed end of a 9/16 (or whatever size works) wrench on the open end of the 12mm.