Transmission bolts torque specs needed

Hi,

Installing the transmission can be difficult because of clearance issues. So, I understand your concerns. The most important thing is to make sure the transmission can't fall and hit you.

I attached the directions below for installing the transmission and transfer case. The directions explain the procedure and include the torque specs.

Let me know if this is what you needed or if you have other questions. As far as the top bolts on the bell housing, you can use a torque wrench with the extensions.

Take care and let me know if I can help.

Joe

See pics below.

If the spline isn't aligned, it should prevent it from going together.

As far as the bolt size, do you have any of them? I won't have things like thread pitch and size.

Let me know.

Joe

Are you able to access them using an extension from under the vehicle? If so, simply attach the torque wrench to the extensions. If there isn't enough room, they make what is called a break-over-torque wrench which you can change the head configurations to meet the needs. This is something that can be used if you can't reach the bolts from the bottom or use a torque wrench from the top.

Because of the price, you may want to just tighten the top bolts very tight. Pay attention to how much tension is applied to the ones you can reach and try to match that. If it is off a little, it won't hurt anything.

Keep in mind, the length of the bell housing bolts may differ.

Let me know what I can do to help.

Take care,

Joe

Hi,

Let's do this. Take pics of the bolts you have and upload them for me to see. I should be able to at least tell you where they might go. Then, you can try it and see if they work.

Hang in there. One way or another, we'll get it figured out.

Joe

Hi,

I looked at the pics. The bolts for the bell housing should be the same diameter. It appears (and I could be wrong) the top ones are smaller in diameter than the bottom ones. As far as the new ones, take them to a hardware store or a store that specializes in fasteners and they should be able to get you the size you need.

As far as the upper bolts. Are you able to reach down from the top to get them started? Also, if you get as many in as possible, slowly lower the trans jack, and the engine and trans will likely tilt-back giving more room.

Let me know if you get it.

Joe