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Switching out transmission crossmember

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by hunter66, Jan 9, 2008.

  1. Jan 9, 2008
    hunter66

    hunter66 New Member

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    I am getting ready to switch out a transmission crossmember on a 68 cj5 with the 225 v6 and was wondering if anyone had any experience with this and if it would be as simple as jacking up the transmission and sliding out the old crossmember and placing the new or would it be better to pull the transmission first?
     
    hunter66, Jan 9, 2008
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  2. Jan 9, 2008
    Glenn

    Glenn Kinda grumpy old man Staff Member

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    Unless I'm missing something in the post it should be as simple as you mentioned. :)
     
    Glenn, Jan 9, 2008
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  3. Jan 9, 2008
    Walt Couch

    Walt Couch sidehill Cordele, Ga. 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

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    Yep very simple.
    1. loosen two bolts at trans mount.
    2. loosen 4 bolts at crossmember to frame.
    3. unbolt e-brake cable to crossmember.
    4. loosen T-18 torque nut or bolt bottom side of crossmember.
    5. install jack under trans and lift until you see movement in loosened bolts.
    6. Now your ready to continue drop out of crossmember.
    7. My time was about 30 minutes.
     
    Walt Couch, Jan 9, 2008
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  4. Jan 10, 2008
    hunter66

    hunter66 New Member

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    Thank you

    Sounds like a great project for this weekend.
     
    hunter66, Jan 10, 2008
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