Tranny Installation Problems

[9zilvia5]

I have a 95 240SX SE and I am having problems where the tranny connects to the flywheel. Im not sure what the correct names for it but the shaft from the tranny to the shaft that connects to the flywheel and crankshaft. I just replaced my clutch, flywheel, pilot bearing and throwback bearing and now im stuck with putting the tranny back in. I read somewhere that told me to flip the tranny 180 degrees and i tried that but still it would lock up or jam up in the bellhousing ive tried rotating it almost every way possible. Ive also jacked up the engine a bit to give it a bit of an angle. Still cant get it in... well does anyone have any tips for me to do this... thanks in advance

[downshift_sideways]

rotating the transmission is the best way to do it, Wiggle that bad boy inthere untill you feel the teeth on the drivehaft slip in. I would recommend having 2-3 people to help you. Its a lot easier when friends are helping, so you can strategicaly pin point the exact alignment.

remember to torque the bellhousing at the pound.
and x cross, when your bolting in the bell housing bolts.


( if your exhaust is in the way, you might want to try unbolting it and dropping it down from the cat or so)

[theicecreamdan]

If all else fails, double check to make sure the clutch is aligned straight.

I fought with my transmission for a couple hours before I pulled the clutch off and put it back on. Then the tranny slid right in.

[NemeGuero]

yah, you gotta slip it on right side up, then rotate it 180(starter bump pointing at ground) and slide it on all the way

[downshift_sideways]

/\ we did my tranny at jiffy lube, and it took about 4 mins or so to put it in, and we were'nt sober either haha:)

goodtimes

9zilvia5 you will get it in 20 mins being the most

[NemeGuero]

Crushed hella 40ozs..

[breakindrifts]

Took me like 3 hours of fucking around with that damn gearbox trying to get it to slide in perfect. Just keep trying, wiggle the back around, it helps to put the trans in gear and stick the driveshaft in and turn it as you push in. This way you will know when the teeth of the spline are inside the clutch.

[LookOut Nick]

rotating is the best option, another option is to just attach the output shaft so u can spin the teeth, and start to thread all your bolts in, this has worked for me twice

[projectRDM]

Unbolt the downpipe, allowing the engine to rock back against the firewall. Gives you all the room you'll ever need.

[Sir]

I fucked around with mine for 2hrs, couldn't do it.
Buddy came over, we picked it up and put it on like nothing. Grrrrr.

[LookOut Nick]

im in richmond also, where are you located?

[statik]

Its a common problem to fight with spline alignment, i would loosen the cluch pressure plate and make sure the alignment tool slides in and out like butter, then tighten it down and double check it. If you feel even the slightest resistance the tranny will fight you.

[NIK90s13]

Put the tranny in gear and rotate like said abive, also you can turn the crank while trying to work it in, But as you can see from all the post, keep working at it it some times is difficult.

[9zilvia5]

thanks for everyone who posted...

Ill give it another shot today and let you know how it turns out later... Also Im mainly in either Richmond, Henrico or Chesterfield. Untill i get the tranny on you aint gonna see me on the street.

Thanks again,

NR

[Eternal_240Sx]

Make sure you try having one person pull down on the down pipe. Thats how i got mines in when it was stuck. I tried everyway possible, but after I had someone pull on the downpipe it slipped right in.

[LookOut Nick]

well i was just saying if u need another hand, i know dumb shit can really wear people down but another hand can help

[9zilvia5]

Sorry for taking so long to reply back but i got it in finally... i took a bit from everyone's post and put it all together and believe it or not... i got it in by myself... and yes there was a lot of cussing involved...lol... now i need a paint job and then you will be seeing me on the road.

thanks again,

NR

[punxva]

yea where in richmond are u? I'm at VCU, so right across the street from Monroe Park, on West Main st.

[LookOut Nick]

i live 10 mins outside richmond just for refrence ha on southside

[NemeGuero]

glad you got it on.. good job. crack open a beer