IMS/Clutch job this weekend!, couple questions

[LAP1DOUG]

Good thing you picked a long weekend - there are a lot of parts to take off and put back.

I suggest reading the Pelican Parts write up in 101 Projects before starting. It has some helpful photos. Then take pictures as you pull the gearbox out to note the direction of the components, and double check during re-assembly. There are plenty of nightmare stories where people put the clutch plate in the wrong direction or something and then no clutch after all that work.

Oh, make sure you have a 12 point triple square socket head before getting started for that one odd bolt on the bottom left side of the gearbox. I had one in my toolbox, but still had to machine my tool before using it due to the limited space behind the bolt.

[Jager]

Originally Posted by LAP1DOUG

Good thing you picked a long weekend - there are a lot of parts to take off and put back.

I suggest reading the Pelican Parts write up in 101 Projects before starting. It has some helpful photos. Then take pictures as you pull the gearbox out to note the direction of the components, and double check during re-assembly. There are plenty of nightmare stories where people put the clutch plate in the wrong direction or something and then no clutch after all that work.

Oh, make sure you have a 12 point triple square socket head before getting started for that one odd bolt on the bottom left side of the gearbox. I had one in my toolbox, but still had to machine my tool before using it due to the limited space behind the bolt.

Yea, that triple square bolt got me, I was not ready for that one. You will need something similar to what is pictured below (triple square bit and box end wrench). Also, most of the transmission (trans axle) to motor bolts are different, you will need to keep track of which bolt goes where. Label or number them as you remove them.