How heavy transmission is?

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Going to do clutch in 2wd Cherokee 94 (5sp I6)Is transmission heavy for 2 average guys to pull out on hands?

Will Honea · Accepted Answer

Depends on where you do it.  On a lift or with a pit, it's not too bad.  Lying on your back with just a couple of jack stands to get it up a little, it is a real bear.  Suggestion: after you remove the shift tower (which is about the first step) drop a strong rope or chain sown through the hole and loop it under the transmission.  Run aboard - 2x4 or larger - through the two windows and use a come-along or pullies to take the weight off.  You don't have to mess with the transfer case since it is not 4WD so it might be doable but I would still want the rope to act a a snubber so that it can't fall or slip on you.  First, that hurts and second, it will damage the transmission.

L.W.(Bill) Hughes III · Answer

This is your excuse to buy a floor jack.         God Bless America, Bill O|||||||Omailto:      wrote:

JimG · Answer

Or even better, a transmission jack.

L.W.(Bill) Hughes III · Answer

Too specific, and expensive. Just drill a hole the floor jackpedestal, and chain it.         God Bless America, Bill O|||||||Omailto:      wrote:

Katit · Answer

I have car lift.. Unfortunately, I don't have ceiling clearance to lift Jeep all way up and use my tall transmission jack (I use it for sedans)

I was thinking about getting transmission jack attachement from HF (to use on a floor jack) but I probably won't do this job again and didn't want to throw $50 away.

I can lift car to about 4-5 feet from the ground....

Looks like tranny weight 90 pounds, so I thought 2 guys can easily take it on hands.

Thanks for suggestions, I may use that trick with a rope. But after I buy this simple supplies (rope, etc...) I will spend close to what I spend for transm jack attachement :)

JimG · Answer

Well I recon (lift and all!).  even at 4 feet you can sit and get'er out no problem.  You wont need the rope trick with 2 of you holding on.JimG

L.W.(Bill) Hughes III · Answer

I've used you trick many times.         God Bless America, Bill O|||||||Omailto:      wrote:

Katit · Answer

Ok. I got her out!!!Actually, tall transmission jack was just enough to get tranny out whenlifted car all way up in 9ft tall garageGot it out in 3 hours myself and had to make trip to Autozone to getbearing removal tool.Pilot bearing out.I have 2 bearings with clutch tool. One just bearing, another pressedinto metal donut. I guess just "extra part"Broke 1 welded bolt for transmission support. Will go without it, haveno idea how to put it back onto body..

Will Honea · Answer

That 4 ft or so will be fine (as long as your lift has mechanical bracing/locks for partial extension).  I was thinking about the case where you lift it as high as you can with a floor jack and jack stands.  You know what I mean, about high enough to clear a decent beer belly .  It's tough from that height, but if you can sit up under there it should be no sweat.

Katit · Answer

Yeh, I had it up in the air with 2nd lift lock engaged.This time I finally bought mechanics chair and my butt was on softsurface

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