How long does it take to drop a tranny?

**ohgreatone32** · 08-11-2008

Just like the title says, how long does it take to drop the transmission, and the steps involved if you happen to be bored, or in a very helpful mood.

~Darrel

**Trannyman95** · 08-11-2008

I dont have a lift and generally can have them out of the car in about 1.5 hours including draining the fluid. I think somewhere on here there is a writeup about removal proceedures but cant remember so if you cant find it maybe someone will chime in.

**Reptile** · 08-11-2008

IIRC it takes me about two hours to pull the engine...so 2 hours LOL

**FoSHO99** · 08-11-2008

As long as you know what needs to be done, it should take around 2-3 hours.

We pulled one in about 2 hours, had to do a few things extra since it was a bit rusty and some bolts siezed up.

**ryangtp89** · 08-29-2008

I would alo like to know what he's asking cause im going toe dropping my tranny. I looked all around here but i couldn't find anything anywhere.

**GR8racingfool** · 08-31-2008

Takes me about 2 hours on average. 3 if I have help. LOL

~F~

**59chevy** · 08-31-2008

i'd agree with about two hours , thats how long it took me to pull mine for the first time , but i got lucky and whoever did the engine befor i bought it they left out the rear bottom bolt , what a pain in the azz that one is. hope you got a long extension.

**ryangtp89** · 08-31-2008

Hmmm by the sounds of it, it doesn't seem too long. Soo take one out and put one in shouldnt take no longer than 8 hours.

**59chevy** · 08-31-2008

took me longer to take it out than put it in. about 1.5 hours in. but them again i cleaned the snot out of everything while waiting to get the trans back. gotta love air tools.

**ryangtp89** · 08-31-2008

^^Haha yes

**nlinesk8s** · 09-03-2008

Did anyone find a procedure? I got my car back from the shop with tranny in the trunk (long story). I'm going to get a junkyard tranny and install. The Haynes manual I have shows supporting the engine with bars etc on top, and using a tranny jack to raise it into position. It also talks about removing the axles.

My past experience with Haynes says they have a boilerplate procedure, and not everything they say to do actually needs to be done. So if someone has a good procedure, I'd appreciate it.

**japslpr** · 09-30-2008

I'll be dropping mine out from the bottom. Maybe can do a write up afterwards. Have to fix a TC and some gaskets. Maybe the Sonnax kit as well.

My question is this, If you don't use a lift and you drop the cradle (I have the engine support tool), what do you use to lower the tranny out of the car and get it back in? 2 jacks and plywood?

**59chevy** · 10-01-2008

i just used a floor jack under the pan with a small pice of plywood between the jack and the pan.

**ryangtp89** · 09-03-2008

I haven't really found anything good, i have looked everywhere, I need to know exactly how to remove and install the tranny back.

**Freebeer187** · 09-03-2008

I can do it in about 10 minutes.

**FoSHO99** · 09-03-2008

Here's the brace Cory made when we did his:

Then just put the tranny back up in there, wiggle things around to get it in place, If you look closely, you can see the axle hanging there behind the bottom of the tranny in this pic:

**59chevy** · 09-03-2008

Originally Posted by FoSHO99

Here's the brace Cory made when we did his:

the engine hold bracket i used was totally diffrent , it had blue straps

the only thing i did diffrent than these pics was i popped the lower ball joints loose and unbolted the upper strut mounts and took the complete strut and spindle assembly out of the way, hung the calipers woth zip ties to the upper strut mount bolt holes and dropped the lower control arms with the craddle. with the struts out of the way it was a cake walk. i like to give myself alot of room to work.

**japslpr** · 10-01-2008

Here is the engine support I bought.

Omega Adjustable Engine Transverse Bar with Arm Support, Model# 44700 | Hoisting Accessories | Northern Tool + Equipment

**Abrasive** · 10-06-2008

How long does it take to drop a tranny?

Not very long, just open the door and tell him/her to get out.

Seriously, I'm with everyone else on this. About two hours should get it done.

**nlinesk8s** · 11-02-2008

I've got my engine properly supported, and I've disconnected the steering from the hubs. This may sound like a stupid question, but neither my Haynes manual or the instructions I've read on another thread mention disconnecting the strut from the hubs. Without the struts disconnected, wont' they try to hold the cradle in place? Am I missing something here, or is Haynes? thanks.