Transmission Removal Issue
11-16-2008 | 09:52 PM
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From: Colorado
Car Info: 2003 Impreza WRX
Transmission Removal Issue
The car: 2003 WRX completely stock
Today I began the process of dropping my transmission so I can put my new clutch in. I ran into a very large problem though. ( I cannot get the transmission to slide off of the 2 alignment rods on the bottom). I have the axles disconnected, the downpipe completely off and everything else that is necessary for the transmission to move freely. I lowered and raised the engine for about 2 hours today, pushed and pulled in every direction and it wont come off of the 2 rods. Does anyone have any suggestions? I was under the impression that once it broke from the bell housing it would pretty much slide right off, however this doesn't seem to be the case.
Today I began the process of dropping my transmission so I can put my new clutch in. I ran into a very large problem though. ( I cannot get the transmission to slide off of the 2 alignment rods on the bottom). I have the axles disconnected, the downpipe completely off and everything else that is necessary for the transmission to move freely. I lowered and raised the engine for about 2 hours today, pushed and pulled in every direction and it wont come off of the 2 rods. Does anyone have any suggestions? I was under the impression that once it broke from the bell housing it would pretty much slide right off, however this doesn't seem to be the case.
11-17-2008 | 03:49 AM
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From: High in the Rockies!... but not too high
Car Info: 2004 2.5RS pacifica blue with black Tarmacs
I had this issue and a prybar doesn't really help.
What happened on my RS was the engine started to tilt foward and in turn bound up on the pins. Jacking it doesn't really help either. We tried. You need someone grab onto the crank pulley to move (kinda shake actually) the engine up and down vertically. This is what I did with my Dad and friend yanking on the tranny and it slid right out.
Good Luck.
What happened on my RS was the engine started to tilt foward and in turn bound up on the pins. Jacking it doesn't really help either. We tried. You need someone grab onto the crank pulley to move (kinda shake actually) the engine up and down vertically. This is what I did with my Dad and friend yanking on the tranny and it slid right out.
Good Luck.
Last edited by SubySal; 11-17-2008 at 03:51 AM.
11-17-2008 | 09:06 AM
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From: Colorado
Car Info: 2003 Impreza WRX
Thank you all for the help, I think I found the issue though. I forgot to remove the pin on the throwout bearing. If I am correct, i can temporarily remove a bolt from the timing belt cover to screw in right?
any advice for this step? Also, I think i will need to tap the pins as they are wedged now probably. ( I have 2 cans of PB at my house already, I love that stuff)
any advice for this step? Also, I think i will need to tap the pins as they are wedged now probably. ( I have 2 cans of PB at my house already
, I love that stuff)
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