Output shaft replacement without tranny pull: EASY - Page 5 - 3000GT/Stealth International Message Center

Bret Brinkmann · 07-14-2008, 08:46 AM

The thing about this procedure is that if you forget something, there is a good chance you will mess something up. In three hours the tranny can be on the floor and it would be a lot easier to disassemble. Even on this thread I am still seeing people run into problems and broken parts and it has guide lines. This proceedure is only easy if you do not make any seemingly simple mistakes. Be very careful guys.

15lbsofboost · 07-14-2008, 05:40 PM

ok i got everything but the stupid vcu cap wont come off and now i need new bearing becuase i broke it lol but it came out a little bit but wont come out anymore so i kno all the pins are in shold i jus give the back of the os a tap to ge it completly off? i want this damn thing back on the road!!

DoctorDex · 07-14-2008, 07:59 PM

Which bearing did you break and how did you break it? Tap the pins in as far as you can. You should be able to just pry the gear out of the way and if need be, have a friend give the OS a _light_ tap with a rubber mallet.

RickyN29 · 07-19-2008, 06:22 PM

Anyone have the second link (write up) saved? The link is no good anymore and I really need it. I read it a while back and now I am in the process of doing this.

One question, the 12mm hex bolt....it comes out before the cover is off? It appears that the cover would have to come off first and I don't want to crack the casing.

DoctorDex · 07-19-2008, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by RickyN29

One question, the 12mm hex bolt....it comes out before the cover is off? It appears that the cover would have to come off first and I don't want to crack the casing.

It needs to come off first.

RickyN29 · 07-19-2008, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by DoctorDex

It needs to come off first.

Cool thanks for the reply.

I did get the 12mm off, but I don't see a 7mm anywhere which could explain why I cannot get the shaft to pop out from the case. I have it split about 1/2" all around, and I put a bolt in the hole where the 12mm was and pounded the crap out of it...no luck.

Any ideas? I'm calling it quits for today, this has taken way too long to do.

DoctorDex · 07-19-2008, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by RickyN29

Any ideas? I'm calling it quits for today, this has taken way too long to do.

A slide hammer works wonders.

Bret Brinkmann · 07-21-2008, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by RickyN29

Cool thanks for the reply.

I did get the 12mm off, but I don't see a 7mm anywhere which could explain why I cannot get the shaft to pop out from the case. I have it split about 1/2" all around, and I put a bolt in the hole where the 12mm was and pounded the crap out of it...no luck.

Any ideas? I'm calling it quits for today, this has taken way too long to do.

You will have either a 12 mm hex bolt or a 7 mm hex bolt but not both. Make sure you remove the detent cover that holds the balls and springs for the forks. How long have you spent on this proceedure so far?

RickyN29 · 07-21-2008, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Bret Brinkmann

You will have either a 12 mm hex bolt or a 7 mm hex bolt but not both. Make sure you remove the detent cover that holds the balls and springs for the forks. How long have you spent on this proceedure so far?

Well, working very casually (my Stealth has been sitting dead for a couple years), I would say about 6 hours. I got the 12mm out (good to know it is one or the other) and the detent cover/springs/balls are out. The case is open about 1/2" but no matter how hard I pound where the 12mm bolt was, that shaft will not pop out. I know that aluminum is soft so I can't go crazy on it.

I pulled the tranny once before when I did the clutch, and I would honestly rather die than pull the tranny again. I am just trying to fix this to sell it (unfortunate, but I just cannot afford to maintain this car and it deserves someone who can really appreciate it).

I remember that other walkthrough being REALLY good, but unfortunately the site is no longer there.

My main concern about hitting that shaft is breaking the cover because unlike my other vehicles...it's not a simple trip to Pick N Pull to replace, I don't even know if I could buy just that piece anywhere considering how these trannies are so....well....unique for lack of a better word.

Thanks for responding.

P.S. Just to double check...I put some spacers all around the case, then put a bolt in where the 12mm bolt was and pound the crap out of it right?

mikes2nd · 07-21-2008, 05:42 PM

this is mikes2nd dad and he has had good luck getting the case off by using a 3 leg 12 inch puller to get the case off the output shaft, it sets a little crooked but works with a little effort

07-14-2008, 08:46 AM	#41 (permalink)
Bret Brinkmann Gear Head Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Charlotte NC Drives: Rear wheels only... Trader Rating: (4)	Re: Output shaft replacement without tranny pull: EASY The thing about this procedure is that if you forget something, there is a good chance you will mess something up. In three hours the tranny can be on the floor and it would be a lot easier to disassemble. Even on this thread I am still seeing people run into problems and broken parts and it has guide lines. This proceedure is only easy if you do not make any seemingly simple mistakes. Be very careful guys. __________________ 250 RWHP If you want the exploded views of both 5 and 6 speeds or pics e-mail me at SavagTiger@AOL.com. 94 VR-4 Panama Green Tan Interior RPS II, gutted cats, flipped BPV, 3SX control arms, 3SX shift bushings, Red Line, Auto-Meter. Rebuilt TC, transaxle, steering rack, heads, and turbos. 360cc's blue printened with in 1%. New short block. RWD convertion and welded rear end.

07-14-2008, 05:40 PM	#42 (permalink)
15lbsofboost New User - Please be kind Join Date: Jun 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Output shaft replacement without tranny pull: EASY ok i got everything but the stupid vcu cap wont come off and now i need new bearing becuase i broke it lol but it came out a little bit but wont come out anymore so i kno all the pins are in shold i jus give the back of the os a tap to ge it completly off? i want this damn thing back on the road!!

07-14-2008, 07:59 PM	#43 (permalink)
DoctorDex Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Edmonton, AB Drives: '91 VR4 - RIP Trader Rating: (16)	Re: Output shaft replacement without tranny pull: EASY Which bearing did you break and how did you break it? Tap the pins in as far as you can. You should be able to just pry the gear out of the way and if need be, have a friend give the OS a _light_ tap with a rubber mallet. __________________ '91 VR4 - Rebuild in progress: Mods TBA. Last edited by DoctorDex : 07-14-2008 at 08:31 PM.

07-19-2008, 06:22 PM	#44 (permalink)
RickyN29 I am the 1.85% = Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: San Jose, CA Drives: Stealth R/T Jeep 4X4 Trader Rating: (6)	Re: Output shaft replacement without tranny pull: EASY Anyone have the second link (write up) saved? The link is no good anymore and I really need it. I read it a while back and now I am in the process of doing this. One question, the 12mm hex bolt....it comes out before the cover is off? It appears that the cover would have to come off first and I don't want to crack the casing. __________________ The I Will Pay You To Kill My Neighbor thread has been updated! Now (finally, with a picture too!) Check it out http://www.3si.org/forum/showthread.php?t=161862

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