So recently the clutch in my truck went out. I really can't afford to have it fixed by a pro and I don't really feel like my truck is worth as much as what it would cost. So I have decided to do it myself. I have a moderate amount of automotive knowlegde, but i definately have a few questions, and if worse comes to worse I can always call my mechanic friend and he will help me out.

So to start off I am going to be working shadetree style, using ramps to raise my truck. I assume i need to pull the whole transmission. I figure if i can get it off putting it back on will be a little less difficult.

1st ? - Do i disconnect the drive shaft, if so how does it come apart?

2nd? - Do you think i will need any specialty tools that i might not have?

3rd? - Once i have unbolted the trans from the engine, and removed the tranny mounts, will there be anything else i need to remove in order to pull the tranny.

4th? - Once the tranny is free, and i plan on using a jack to lower it down, Should i watch out for pieces of the trans falling out or will it be pretty self contained.

5th? - Is there any type of lubrication needed for the clutch that has to filled once the new one is in.

Any other tips of suggestion would be really appreciated. I have faith in myself to get this job done, I just need to ask a few questions and get some honest anwsers. I really don't wanna have to call my friend because he works on cars 40hrs. a week and i feel horrible when i have to ask him to make time for me when he is off.


One more Question-Do you guys consider jack stand or the ramps to be more stable, I worry about the truck falling on me .

Thanks a million,
John from nashville

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1st ? - Do i disconnect the drive shaft, if so how does it come apart?

Yes, is it 4wd?

2nd? - Do you think i will need any specialty tools that i might not have?

Long extention to get the top t tranny bolts, prolly an impact gun to get the fly wheel off and a pilot being puller

3rd? - Once i have unbolted the trans from the engine, and removed the tranny mounts, will there be anything else i need to remove in order to pull the tranny.

shifters and a few wires

4th? - Once the tranny is free, and i plan on using a jack to lower it down, Should i watch out for pieces of the trans falling out or will it be pretty self contained.

Should all be good to go

5th? - Is there any type of lubrication needed for the clutch that has to filled once the new one is in.

Other then the fluid for the hudro clutch no. also check the rear main also if its leakin replace it


DRew

How do i get the u joint apart? I'm talking about the point where the shaft meet the transmission.


BTW my truck is a 2WD.
Thanks for the tips!

I just got a Chilton Manual, it says i need to drain all the engine coolant before i pull the tranny, is this neccasery?

I just got a Chilton Manual, it says i need to drain all the engine coolant before i pull the tranny, is this neccasery?

I do not see any reason to drain the coolant. you will also need a clutch alinement tool to aline the new clutch plate before you tighten down the pressure plate.

How do i get the u joint apart? I'm talking about the point where the shaft meet the transmission.


BTW my truck is a 2WD.
Thanks for the tips!
i wanna say that the 2wd have a slip yoke. it pulls out of the tranny oh yeah have a bucket to ctach the oil. the rear axle has 4 bolts that hold the flange on. as far as draining teh coolent i dont see why u need to unless a bolt goes into a coolent pasage

DRew

Should i drain the tranny fluid?

I would then you can start fresh.

anyone got any tips on removing the top 2 tranny bolts.Man i really need an impact wrench!!

1/2" drive rachet and a long extention and maybe a universial.

i seem to be in the same position that you are in, any advice?