Gearbox Removal Tips
- Read your owners manual before attempting to remove your vehicles gearbox.Power image by Andrew Breeden from Fotolia.com
A gearbox is also referred to as a manual transmission and is known for being extremely durable. A gearbox main use is to generate power to the drive axle from the engine. Though gearboxes are known for being reliable, they do tend to break down from time to time and therefore need to be removed from the vehicle to be repaired. - When you're removing the gearbox from the automobile, it's extremely important to use the designated tools designed specifically to fit the screws, lug nuts and bolts to prevent further damage to inner workings of the unit. To perform the removal task, you're going to need full socket, wrench and screwdriver sets along with a pair of needle nose pliers and a breaker bar.
- Because transmissions are delicate and tend to weigh immense amounts, it's important to be as safe as possible when you're removing the transmission. Make sure to use the transmission jacks to support the weight of the transmission. This will also make it easier to slide the transmission to the rear out of the vehicle and past the bell housing.
- It's important to research your vehicle's transmission removal guide located in the your automobiles owners manual because certain instructions may change with the specifications of your vehicles year, make and model. For instance, your owner's manual will give you specific instructions on how to raise your vehicle and where to place the jack stand supports underneath the frame or axles.
- It is extremely important that you not let propeller shaft fall into joints. If this happens, it will damage the joints and the rubber sleeve protecting it. These joints are not only expensive and time consuming to replace but are a main components of the inner workings of the transmission. If the joints are damaged even slightly, the transmission will not operate properly.
