project_skyline

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No not the center member the cross member aka the steering rack.

Nastynine

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gotcha gotcha, in that case, no i did not remove the cross member, i found out the easiest way to get the tranny out, is pry a little, then pretty much get underneath the car as dangerous as it sounds, just bench press the tranny and wiggle and let it drop out onto your chest and gently put it down and slide it out. i tried stupid little transmission jacks.. nothing beats muscle. lol no homo

EVO8emUp

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Good idea, dude! I've been there plenty of times. It's always a great feeling when an idea comes to fruition.

20gmr

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Another lil tid bit, try removing the radiator if you didn't already, then use a ratchet strap from a stout point on the turbo to the bottom of the raqd support. You can use this to pull the engine forward until the power steering pulley just touches the frame rail. it makes it alot easier to not get back oif the tranny hung up on the corner of the subframe

Nastynine

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yes, i do that when im re-installing the tranny.. taking it out usually isnt tough

project_skyline

iTrader: (30)

Nice to see some tips posted.

I did a 6 speed clutch job and that was gay as all hell. My non-acd 5 speed shouldn't be too hard I'm going to say.

94AWDcoupe

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I have been using strap Iron snap pull for a couple years now. Cost a 1$ for a roll. just loop it into a two foot circle. doubled up in thickness. I needed a light weight solution when I flew to Utah to pick-up my evo 4 that needed a clutch. I took all the tools needed to do clutch on site before driving it home. Didnt want to carry heavy slide puller. It works so well I have been using it instead of slide hammer.

outtanowhere

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crossmember always has to be removed.

Nastynine

iTrader: (13)

betcha its gunna be just as gay. haha

project_skyline

iTrader: (30)

Nah. I don't gotta deal with ACD fluid leaking all over the place and the 6 speed shifter assembly.

Nastynine

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that is true