transmission help!!!

King of 951 · February 1st, 2011, 06:24 PM

does anyone know of a sticky about transmission removal and reinstallation for throw out bearing changeout. also does the ford racing tob need to be greased or packed or anything?i hav an 04 3.9 v6. thanks

goren813 · February 2nd, 2011, 01:15 PM

Remove shifter bezel inside cabin and remove shifter from top of trans.

Remove exhaust, which is pretty simple, 6 bolts total and 4 electrical connectors (for stock exhaust).

Remove driveshaft, I beleive 4 bolts at rear end, then it will slide out of end of trans. (I would drain trans in very beginning actually so less fluid spills). You'll have some fluid leak out of d/s.

Then remove trans from bellhousing, 4 bolts at trans brace and I believe 6 bolts at bellhousing, don't forget electrical connectors as well.

You can leave the b.h. on to just replace the tob. Just take out the clutch fork (you'll have to disconnect the clutch cable at the b.h.). There's an inspection cover on the b.h. you can remove to get the fork out.

Grease the new tob on the inside diameter and also on the face that contacts the clutch fingers. Clip new tob onto clutch fork, install into b.h. and do reverse of all steps to reinstall everything.

Don't forget to refill trans with proper amount of fluid.

**These instructions are from a 2000 3.8L, but should be exactly the same for you.

King of 951 · February 3rd, 2011, 04:51 PM

thanks... what kind of grease should i use?

King of 951 · February 3rd, 2011, 04:52 PM

thanks... what kind of grease should i use?

King of 951 · February 3rd, 2011, 04:53 PM

thank you!!! what type of grease should i use?

Mr. Red Pony · February 3rd, 2011, 06:54 PM

multi-purpose grease. A long ass extension will really help getting the trans bolts out. At least it helped for me.

goren813 · February 3rd, 2011, 07:30 PM

Yeah I think I just used some lithium grease that was sitting around the garage...

King of 951 · February 3rd, 2011, 08:14 PM

thanks for all the advice. and yea i hav alot of extensions... i took a t56 out of a firebird and needed em.

goren813 · February 3rd, 2011, 08:49 PM

No prob, lemme know if you need nething else... went thru the whole process and there's def. some things that make it easier the second time around.

stephen · February 3rd, 2011, 09:30 PM

This is a write up that may help. It's for a V8 I believe.

Tremec T45 Transmission Removal

Mr. Red Pony · February 3rd, 2011, 09:35 PM

Originally Posted by goren813

No prob, lemme know if you need nething else... went thru the whole process and there's def. some things that make it easier the second time around.

That's true. My second trans I removed was an auto with the transfer case out of an 09 F350..

At least I had a lift for mine and the truck..

Mr. Red Pony · February 3rd, 2011, 09:38 PM

Originally Posted by stephen

This is a write up that may help. It's for a V8 I believe.

Tremec T45 Transmission Removal

If you read this, an easier way is to worry about to connectors AFTER you have it unbolted. No since in snaking your hands around it.

King of 951 · February 7th, 2011, 05:48 PM

thanks for all the help!

King of 951 · February 7th, 2011, 11:53 PM

does anyone know torque specs for all the trans bolts?

Mr. Red Pony · February 8th, 2011, 12:03 AM

Tight enough?

King of 951 · February 8th, 2011, 06:32 AM

lol

goren813 · February 8th, 2011, 12:45 PM

I have the info I believe, but I'm not home now. If I get on tonight I'll post them up. Def. not just "tight enough", I'd spec them right.

King of 951 · February 11th, 2011, 10:50 PM

cool thanks... could use the info

February 1st, 2011, 06:24 PM	#1
King of 951 Newbie 2000 mustang gt Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: riverside, ca Posts: 45 iTrader: 0 reviews	transmission help!!! does anyone know of a sticky about transmission removal and reinstallation for throw out bearing changeout. also does the ford racing tob need to be greased or packed or anything?i hav an 04 3.9 v6. thanks

February 2nd, 2011, 01:15 PM	#2
goren813 MM's Official Lucifer '00 3.8L & '05 4.6L Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 3,620 iTrader: 0 reviews	Remove shifter bezel inside cabin and remove shifter from top of trans. Remove exhaust, which is pretty simple, 6 bolts total and 4 electrical connectors (for stock exhaust). Remove driveshaft, I beleive 4 bolts at rear end, then it will slide out of end of trans. (I would drain trans in very beginning actually so less fluid spills). You'll have some fluid leak out of d/s. Then remove trans from bellhousing, 4 bolts at trans brace and I believe 6 bolts at bellhousing, don't forget electrical connectors as well. You can leave the b.h. on to just replace the tob. Just take out the clutch fork (you'll have to disconnect the clutch cable at the b.h.). There's an inspection cover on the b.h. you can remove to get the fork out. Grease the new tob on the inside diameter and also on the face that contacts the clutch fingers. Clip new tob onto clutch fork, install into b.h. and do reverse of all steps to reinstall everything. Don't forget to refill trans with proper amount of fluid. **These instructions are from a 2000 3.8L, but should be exactly the same for you. __________________ "Fast she goes...in the city of Overdose"

February 3rd, 2011, 06:54 PM	#6
Mr. Red Pony Resident badass 01 Built V6 (3.9) 13.91 @ 99.1 N/A Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Lawton, Oklahomo Posts: 6,789 iTrader: 10 reviews	multi-purpose grease. A long ass extension will really help getting the trans bolts out. At least it helped for me. __________________ 271rwhp N/A V6 The Name is Danny. I'm a GM Technician. Suck it.

February 3rd, 2011, 07:30 PM	#7
goren813 MM's Official Lucifer '00 3.8L & '05 4.6L Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 3,620 iTrader: 0 reviews	Yeah I think I just used some lithium grease that was sitting around the garage... __________________ "Fast she goes...in the city of Overdose"

February 3rd, 2011, 08:49 PM	#9
goren813 MM's Official Lucifer '00 3.8L & '05 4.6L Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 3,620 iTrader: 0 reviews	No prob, lemme know if you need nething else... went thru the whole process and there's def. some things that make it easier the second time around. __________________ "Fast she goes...in the city of Overdose"

February 3rd, 2011, 04:51 PM	#3
King of 951 Newbie 2000 mustang gt Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: riverside, ca Posts: 45 iTrader: 0 reviews	thanks... what kind of grease should i use?

February 3rd, 2011, 04:52 PM	#4
King of 951 Newbie 2000 mustang gt Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: riverside, ca Posts: 45 iTrader: 0 reviews	thanks... what kind of grease should i use?

February 3rd, 2011, 04:53 PM	#5
King of 951 Newbie 2000 mustang gt Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: riverside, ca Posts: 45 iTrader: 0 reviews	thank you!!! what type of grease should i use?

February 3rd, 2011, 08:14 PM	#8
King of 951 Newbie 2000 mustang gt Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: riverside, ca Posts: 45 iTrader: 0 reviews	thanks for all the advice. and yea i hav alot of extensions... i took a t56 out of a firebird and needed em.

February 3rd, 2011, 09:30 PM	#10
stephen Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,262 iTrader: 0 reviews	This is a write up that may help. It's for a V8 I believe. Tremec T45 Transmission Removal

February 7th, 2011, 05:48 PM	#13
King of 951 Newbie 2000 mustang gt Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: riverside, ca Posts: 45 iTrader: 0 reviews	thanks for all the help!

February 7th, 2011, 11:53 PM	#14
King of 951 Newbie 2000 mustang gt Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: riverside, ca Posts: 45 iTrader: 0 reviews	does anyone know torque specs for all the trans bolts?

February 8th, 2011, 12:03 AM	#15
Mr. Red Pony Resident badass 01 Built V6 (3.9) 13.91 @ 99.1 N/A Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Lawton, Oklahomo Posts: 6,789 iTrader: 10 reviews	Tight enough? __________________ 271rwhp N/A V6 The Name is Danny. I'm a GM Technician. Suck it.

February 8th, 2011, 06:32 AM	#16
King of 951 Newbie 2000 mustang gt Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: riverside, ca Posts: 45 iTrader: 0 reviews	lol

February 8th, 2011, 12:45 PM	#17
goren813 MM's Official Lucifer '00 3.8L & '05 4.6L Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 3,620 iTrader: 0 reviews	I have the info I believe, but I'm not home now. If I get on tonight I'll post them up. Def. not just "tight enough", I'd spec them right. __________________ "Fast she goes...in the city of Overdose"

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February 11th, 2011, 10:50 PM	#18
King of 951 Newbie 2000 mustang gt Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: riverside, ca Posts: 45 iTrader: 0 reviews	cool thanks... could use the info

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