1998 2.5 2wd AX15 Swap
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1998 2.5 2wd AX15 Swap
So i have had to locate another transmission, and i finally picked one up for $150, if i have an issue with it, they got about 3 more
But one thing i noticed when i swapped out my throw out bearing, that the crossmember is kinda in the way of removing the transmission, and theres 2 bolts which arent accessible unless the cab is lifted
I am thinking the only way to get it out, is to remove the bellhousing from the tranny then put it back on once its in place, but i also may Remove the engine mount bolts and lift the engine forward to remove the tranny, given the slack on some of the wires and hoses, i could easily lift the engine to the front of the engine bay, but im not too sure which route to go, it just looks like a PITA to remove the crossmember, if its even possible
But one thing i noticed when i swapped out my throw out bearing, that the crossmember is kinda in the way of removing the transmission, and theres 2 bolts which arent accessible unless the cab is lifted
I am thinking the only way to get it out, is to remove the bellhousing from the tranny then put it back on once its in place, but i also may Remove the engine mount bolts and lift the engine forward to remove the tranny, given the slack on some of the wires and hoses, i could easily lift the engine to the front of the engine bay, but im not too sure which route to go, it just looks like a PITA to remove the crossmember, if its even possible
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i have 4 bolts on each side, two higher ones, and two lower ones, the higher ones have holes through the frame as well, but u cant fit a tool unless u raise the cab, so im gonna see if the top two nuts are welded to the frame or something, i mean, the engine is two bolts and i can lift it up and forward if need be, i just dont understand how this crossmember comes out if im supposed to get all 4 nuts and bolts out and put em back in, 4 out of 8 are impossible
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i just said the hell with it, and cut slots in the cab where the bolts go, its only about an inch, so its not gonna be noticeable, and its not like its worth a whole lot, so some cutting, and a few whacks, and i moved the crossmember, but the damn gas line brace which is bolted to the crossmember, refuses to come out
but i got the AX15 out, and im gonna put the second one in here after a break, im gonna see about someone going to a store, so i can get some much needed Brew to help get this done....
Because Everything that can go wrong, has gone wrong
but i got the AX15 out, and im gonna put the second one in here after a break, im gonna see about someone going to a store, so i can get some much needed Brew to help get this done....
Because Everything that can go wrong, has gone wrong