? on Dropping the trans out K2500

[WarWagon]

What else do I need to do to get the trans out on a K2500? I have the trans support cross member out. I am hanging up on the transfer case and the starter nose-cone. Is the starter the last part to come off or do I also need to split the transfer case off the transmission before the 4L80e comes out?

Last time I pulled a trans on this it was attached to the engine and I pulled the entire powertrain out at once. So dropping just the transmission on a 4X4 is something I haven't done exactly.

Really just want to swap the converter, but, it is best seated with the trans out and I don't think there is room to get just the converter out under the truck.

 

[schiker]

I split the transmission and transfer case on my NV4500 ( truck is shortbed excab). Won't the torsion bar member interfere. Cant answer the starter as I can separate the bellhousing.

 

[THEFERMANATOR]

Yes, the trans and transfer case MUST be split. No other way to get it out around the front torsion bar cross member.

 

[WarWagon]

Not only must the transfer case be split off but the transmission must still be on the engine for enough clearance to even get the transfer case off. I had to put the trans back on the dowel pins to get the transfer case to come completely off.

 

[tanman_2006]

Yup that sounds bout right...pita!