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Old 04-02-2005, 11:51 PM
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Re: Removing a manual transmission from a 2nd gen GS-T/GSX

I have air tools, but I rarely use them in a clutch swap. I can still do it in 3 hours if I'm properly motivated. I've found that having a car that is setup to practically fall apart when you show it a wrench is the most helpful thing I've done. No AC, no cruise, no uneccessary bracketry/wiring, etc.

Edit> And some tips for that pesky rear mount that can cost hours by itself, in case I forgot to mention them above.

Ratcheting box end, 17mm, will save your life.

The 3 holes that go to the tranny, enlarge them ever so slightly. It will make the angle of the motor and tranny less critical when trying to get those 3 bolts started.

AC is in the way. Cruise is in the way. Battery bracket is in the way. They are all gone now.

Edit> Also, I dont think we mentioned the drivers side axle carrier bearing being bolted to the block above. I believe its only on the AWD cars? 2 14mm bolts, the tips are not threaded. A ratcheting box end does wonders again in this case.
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