2004 tacoma clutch swap questions

[jccobia]

My guess is the engine and trans aren't lined up and binding, the exhaust collector is in the way or you aren't pulling hard enough. Make sure everything is disconnected, everything is lined up and run a ratchet strap or comealong around the rear axle to the trans and crank on it. I had to do that trick to get mine out.

Been doing the strap method. It must not be lined up....

 

[jccobia]

Been doing the strap method. It must not be lined up....

I could really use some help... I am living downtown slc. If anyone can come by and help shoot me a text or call at 801 7nine3nine 8one2

 

[sixstringsteve]

is the tranny hitting anything that's preventing it from pulling out that last little bit? Is the tranny supported from underneath, or is it just hanging there with all the weight resting on the input shaft?

 

[jccobia]

is the tranny hitting anything that's preventing it from pulling out that last little bit? Is the tranny supported from underneath, or is it just hanging there with all the weight resting on the input shaft?

Its on a transmission jack that spork let me barrow. The motor iz supported by a jack as well. All sides are clear. The input shaft just wont let go.

 

[Spork]

is the tranny hitting anything that's preventing it from pulling out that last little bit? Is the tranny supported from underneath, or is it just hanging there with all the weight resting on the input shaft?

Stopped by after work today and we got them separated, it was bizarre, it was like something was holding it the last inch before it was free. I'm curious if the old clutch will slide on the shaft or if the throwout bearing is tight when he gets it off the truck. We basically moved it around until it let go, stuck a strap under the rear axle then to the transfer case to pull a little more down than the up that we were earlier to get it to release.

 

[sixstringsteve]

nice. The world needs more people like Spork.

 

[jccobia]

nice. The world needs more people like Spork.

He was awesome. Now to get it all buttoned up to make the 5 mile run on thursday and drop off all of sporks stuff.

 

[Spork]

Did you get the pilot bearing out? I think that was the biggest pain when I did mine

 

[jccobia]

Did you get the pilot bearing out? I think that was the biggest pain when I did mine

I had the kid last night so no luck. But once I finish this drug test and physical im getting some break cleaner and going to town.

 

[jccobia]

Stopped by after work today and we got them separated, it was bizarre, it was like something was holding it the last inch before it was free. I'm curious if the old clutch will slide on the shaft or if the throwout bearing is tight when he gets it off the truck. We basically moved it around until it let go, stuck a strap under the rear axle then to the transfer case to pull a little more down than the up that we were earlier to get it to release.

Took of the pressure plate and my bearing was just sitting there out of its place. My guess is thats why it wouldnt come out.

 

[Spork]

Took of the pressure plate and my bearing was just sitting there out of its place. My guess is thats why it wouldnt come out.

Wow saves you the trouble of pulling it.

 

[jccobia]

Wow saves you the trouble of pulling it.

Yea just had the trouble pulling the tranny hahs. :sick::sick: