clutch change - general - HOW to pull g/box off engine

volvoid · Jun 17th, 2018, 19:10

Im changing the clutch on a RWD van, Gearbox is heavy. I cant budge it. Yes all the bolts are undone, prop is off etc. I need to pull the box backwards,

HOW !!!!

Whippy · Jun 17th, 2018, 19:54

I've normally just wriggled it side to side while trying to pull backwards. Usually just a matter of getting the first motion shaft to lose its grip. If you can get it to open up a crack use a wooden wedge and pull against that.

ITSv40 · Jun 17th, 2018, 20:31

The full weight of the box must be supported so that the gearbox input shaft and the gearbox itself comes off the dowel pegs square. The slightest amount of weight will cause it to jam and not slide rearwards. The dowel pegs will be a tight fit and could well be corroded, so working with a wedge as above post will be needed.

volvoid · Jun 17th, 2018, 21:17

I hadn't thought of wedges - good tip ! thanks.

savabill · Jun 18th, 2018, 11:08

Be careful as the gearbox bellhousing will probably be cast, which can be very brittle.

Jun 17th, 2018, 19:10	#1
volvoid Monster Raving Loony Last Online: Nov 12th, 2018 20:03 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: hitchin	clutch change - general - HOW to pull g/box off engine Im changing the clutch on a RWD van, Gearbox is heavy. I cant budge it. Yes all the bolts are undone, prop is off etc. I need to pull the box backwards, HOW !!!! __________________ 1994 850 2.0 bought at 32,000 miles used daily now 45,000. Still like a nearly-new car 2004 filthy polluting diesel VW

Jun 17th, 2018, 20:31	#3
ITSv40 VOC Member Last Online: Yesterday 22:39 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Northampton	The full weight of the box must be supported so that the gearbox input shaft and the gearbox itself comes off the dowel pegs square. The slightest amount of weight will cause it to jam and not slide rearwards. The dowel pegs will be a tight fit and could well be corroded, so working with a wedge as above post will be needed. __________________ 2001 V40 2.0lt Sport lux - Daily Driver. 174k miles. 2003 C70 2.4 GT Convertible - Garage Queen. 65k miles. http://www.neptuno6benagil.com

Jun 17th, 2018, 21:17	#4
volvoid Monster Raving Loony Last Online: Nov 12th, 2018 20:03 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: hitchin	I hadn't thought of wedges - good tip ! thanks. __________________ 1994 850 2.0 bought at 32,000 miles used daily now 45,000. Still like a nearly-new car 2004 filthy polluting diesel VW

Jun 18th, 2018, 11:08	#5
savabill Master Member Last Online: Today 07:58 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: doncaster	Be careful as the gearbox bellhousing will probably be cast, which can be very brittle. __________________ Only My Opinion: Good luck. Bill NOW 59 REG 2.5T V70 Ice White SOLD 55 REG T5 V70 Ruby Red

Jun 17th, 2018, 19:54	#2
Whippy Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 20:36 Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Wessex	I've normally just wriggled it side to side while trying to pull backwards. Usually just a matter of getting the first motion shaft to lose its grip. If you can get it to open up a crack use a wooden wedge and pull against that.

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