[DeTomaso] Pulling the Zf

[JDeRyke at aol.com]

In a message dated 7/14/08 9:10:53 PM, wdemelo at cogeco.ca writes:

> How do I remove the ZF by itself? I remember reading that I've got to jack 
> the motor up slightly? Do I need to reove the motor mount bolts? Obviously, 
> the coolant lines need to be disconnected?
> 
Unbolt the bellhousing from the engine, including the three 1/4-20 screws 
underneath thru the block-protector plate. Unbolt the clamps holding the e-brake 
cables to the bottom of the ZF. Unfasten the speedo cable. Unbolt the 
gearshift spline at the selector box on the   ZF and slide the splined end off the 
stub shaft. Unbolt the starter (attaches to the bellhousing). Unbolt the inboard 
stub axles from the halfshafts and push the halfshafts away. Unbolt the ZF 
mounts from the cases. Unbolt the slave cylinder bracket from the bellhousing and 
disconnect the slave from the bellcrank on the bell housing. The tranny ass'y 
w/bell housing weighs about 150 lbs and can slide back far enough to 
disconnect the clutch & pilot bearing without damaging the A/C shroud. The engine can 
be supported by a floorjack & 2x4 under the pan (no real weight on it). The 
balance point is about in line with the stub axles. Two strong guys can lift it 
out, or a strap and crane also works. Be careful- they're always oily 
underneath. When returning the tranny, sometimes a slight tilt to the engine via the   
floor jack helps align the two packages. Good luck- J Deryke


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