Dropin the Tranny

289 · 12-29-2005, 09:24 AM

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

Ieatcamaros · 12-29-2005, 07:00 PM

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."

289 · 12-30-2005, 11:51 PM

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

Gearhead999 · 12-31-2005, 04:39 AM

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.

Happy New Year !!!

Fat0eknee · 12-31-2005, 12:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gearhead999

With a wrench....LOL

Happy New Year !!!

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

Ieatcamaros · 12-31-2005, 07:25 PM

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.

289 · 12-31-2005, 08:29 PM

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

82 GT · 12-31-2005, 11:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ieatcamaros

And be prepared for the little bit of transmission fluid that will come out of the transmission when you remove the driveshaft.

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.

fiveohpatrol · 01-01-2006, 11:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ieatcamaros

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.

the DS bolts are 12 point 12mm.

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

289 · 01-09-2006, 09:56 PM

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

fiveohpatrol · 01-09-2006, 10:08 PM

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.

Ieatcamaros · 01-10-2006, 08:43 PM

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.

12-29-2005, 09:24 AM	#1
289 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Mount Joy, PA , U.S. Posts: 198	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

12-29-2005, 07:00 PM	#2
Ieatcamaros Domestic Rice really sucks! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: KY Posts: 973	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." __________________ The sig says it all.

12-30-2005, 11:51 PM	#3
289 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Mount Joy, PA , U.S. Posts: 198	Re: Dropin the Tranny Another question What is the best way to take off the driveshaft Thanks

12-31-2005, 04:39 AM	#4
Gearhead999 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 1998 Location: Oviedo, FL Posts: 992	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. Happy New Year !!! __________________ "Support our Troops" Dave 1968 Cougar 2004 Thunderbird 2007 F150 Harley-Davidson, SuperCrew 1986 LTD 1997 Ranger 1992 Honda Civic

12-31-2005, 07:25 PM	#6
Ieatcamaros Domestic Rice really sucks! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: KY Posts: 973	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. __________________ The sig says it all.

12-31-2005, 08:29 PM	#7
289 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Mount Joy, PA , U.S. Posts: 198	Re: Dropin the Tranny Yeah Someone hit me that was a dumb question I don't know why I asked that.

01-09-2006, 09:56 PM	#10
289 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Mount Joy, PA , U.S. Posts: 198	Re: Dropin the Tranny Ok I've run a 265ft/p inpact wrench at 125psi on them and nothing they are stuck fast Ideas?

01-09-2006, 10:08 PM	#11
fiveohpatrol I'd rather be basketweaving Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 2,551	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. __________________ NMRA O/C 9516 NA pumpgas stickshift 347 10.65@125.6, 6.73@100, 1.41 60ft

01-10-2006, 08:43 PM	#12
Ieatcamaros Domestic Rice really sucks! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: KY Posts: 973	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. __________________ The sig says it all.

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