I am trying to drop my trans (4L60E) in my 1995 Formula without dropping the motor and subframe. I can not reach the top trans bolts at the back of the motor. I have pulled the plastic cowl molding and still cannot reach the bolts on top. Any way to do this?
Jim Hashbarger

 

Really long extensions and a swivel socket. You do it from under the car. My dad and I can drop the trans out of my car in about 45 minutes now. We've done it too many times.

 

i used a swivel socket, a u-joint, and a total of like 3 feet of extentions. the ratchet ended up being next to the output shaft of the tranny.

 

Often times I find I have to get those top bolts from under the car...really long extensions help greatly in this regard. I haven't yet attempted the job in a 4th gen F-body, but I have on Jeeps, Explorers, and my Dad's Stingray. Usually I'll end up using 3-4 feet of extensions and a breaker bar.

 

It can only be done from under the car. As mentioned, a swivel 9/16" and long extensions make an easy job out of it.

 

best tool for the job is the 3' extension that is 1/2'' drive to a 3/8'' swivel socket.it doesnt twist like the 3/8 extension

 

It also helps to drop the *** end of the trans down a bit. Thust bringing the bellhousing into clear view.

Good Luck.

Tony.

 

And when you finally get it out, take a big hammer and beat the crap out of the trans tunnel on each side, where those top two bolts are, to form a small pocket. That will make it easier the next time .

 

 

I found with poly motor mounts the middle bolt on the driver's side turned into a REAL ***** to get out. It was bad before the mounts, but now it's just worse. Position of the engine must have shifted and it would help to have a little bit of pounded room IMO (as long as it's done in a clean manner) to get more than a 1/8" turn of a wrench in there lol. It also makes it very difficult to get the bolt out as it tends to hit the body at a rough angle when it's all the way backed out.

 

Thanks Guys !!!!!!!!!
That's what I needed.
Jim

 

Sounds like you need a better transmission builder

Frank
CPT