Removing lower bellhouse bolts

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slyjonno
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Removing lower bellhouse bolts

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Im pulling my engine.

Can anyone tell me, do I have to remove the front axles to get at the lower bellhouse bolts? (trans-eng) Just cant get at them to get enough drive on.

haynes manual says just undo them.

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Re: Removing lower bellhouse bolts

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slyjonno wrote:Im pulling my engine.

Can anyone tell me, do I have to remove the front axles to get at the lower bellhouse bolts? (trans-eng) Just cant get at them to get enough drive on.

haynes manual says just undo them.

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Post by slyjonno »

What is a wabbol joint socket ? Is that slang ? I mean I am on the otherside of the world .... but is that a brand?

I'll assume your meaning a universal socket joiner?
Tryed that one just cant get enough power to the socket.

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Post by Kelly »

It doesnt have to "wobble" much.
Use an extension like this.

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Post by douglas vincent »

Although I now ALWAYS remove the driver side axel when pulling the motor. Much easier to get that bolt off and, more importantly, back one and TIGHT.
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Post by slyjonno »

Good point, thanks douglas, Ive read your massive post on removal tips.... great source.... Why only that side? (taking into account I have right hand drive car)
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Post by douglas vincent »

I cant remember what is in the way on the driver (US) side but it makes it hard enough that you cant reach down into that area very easy. And by removing the axel, then you get a "straight" shot at the nut.
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Post by evolutionmovement »

I just jack the transmission up a little (not sure if that matters) and I've never had any problem. I may've used a wrench, I don't recall.

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Post by slyjonno »

Gah got them off , removed both axles. Thank god i got the wheel hub nut of easily. Ive heard they can seize on pretty bad.

Gonna replace the CV boots now the axles are off. makes sense to me as the rubber looks old.

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