How difficult is it to remove and replace a TH400?

[rmorit01]

Need some advice on how difficult it is to remove and replace a TH400. No shop...driveway only and working with hand tools. My main concern is knowing if the engine needs to be moved forward and connecting/disconnecting the QT transfer case.

Any tips/tricks?

Thanks -- Bob

[Eugene 1]

def, disconnect the transfer case IMHO

[fulsizjeep]

I remove the QT low range, then the QT, then drop cross member, then the T400. Drain T400 and QT first and put support under the tranny. Two Words: Tranny Jack. This will make life much easier. If you are not careful with QT removal and re-install, the 2 front seals will get crimped on the tranny tailshaft. I use two long bolts screwed in from the front on the driver side of the QT adapter to help support the weight as I remove or replace QT.

[Gambler68]

See it's not hard at all if you have Flint come over and do it!

[trellis8]

Bring 'er up Bob! I've taken enough of them out, just do it backwards this time! Seriously, I have a trans jack at work, let's get 'er done. Besides, I'd rather wreck yours than mine.

[joe]

Originally Posted by fulsizjeep

I remove the QT low range, then the QT, then drop cross member, then the T400. Drain T400 and QT first and put support under the tranny. Two Words: Tranny Jack. This will make life much easier. If you are not careful with QT removal and re-install, the 2 front seals will get crimped on the tranny tailshaft. I use two long bolts screwed in from the front on the driver side of the QT adapter to help support the weight as I remove or replace QT.

agree, remove the tcase first and get a trans jack.

[Green Giant]

El Cheapo Tranny Jack that works fine

Had one of these for years. I use an extension, a swivel joint, and a 1/2 impact set on low, makes it easier

Oh, and be sure get a HF 20% off coupon in the back of just about any national magazine or Sunday paper coupon insert, makes it $63.99.



One other thing to remember is the TH400 is clocked slightly to the right when you go back together, as the jack is only adjustable fore and aft, I use a wooden shim for the side tilt.

[rmorit01]

Originally Posted by trellis8

Bring 'er up Bob! I've taken enough of them out, just do it backwards this time! Seriously, I have a trans jack at work, let's get 'er done. Besides, I'd rather wreck yours than mine.

So tempting...I will PM you -- perhaps you can sell me a TH400 setup that hasn't lost reverse for the QT?

If it breaks...it is a long hitchhike home from your place!

[rmorit01]

Originally Posted by Green Giant

El Cheapo Tranny Jack that works fine

Had one of these for years. I use an extension, a swivel joint, and a 1/2 impact set on low, makes it easier

Oh, and be sure get a HF 20% off coupon in the back of just about any national magazine or Sunday paper coupon insert, makes it $63.99.



One other thing to remember is the TH400 is clocked slightly to the right when you go back together, as the jack is only adjustable fore and aft, I use a wooden shim for the side tilt.

Thanks for the tip and the link --

[gsmikie]

[quote=rmorit01] lost reverse

sounds like the rear clutch pack

[trellis8]

Originally Posted by rmorit01

So tempting...I will PM you -- perhaps you can sell me a TH400 setup that hasn't lost reverse for the QT?

If it breaks...it is a long hitchhike home from your place!

Do I have a TH400 for QT? That's a rhetorical question, right? Of course I do! Bring it! Worst case, I give you something else to drive home, Lord knows I have enough laying around.

[mt pokitz]

you can usually find a tranny jack on cl for cheap. if this turns into a wot, i can bring some cold beverages and a video camera. need to pull tran/tc on 78 parts truck, wouldn't mind hands-on tutorial. have worked on gm muscle cars so i know a li'l bit, still trying to learn about these jeeps/4wds

[trellis8]

Originally Posted by mt pokitz

you can usually find a tranny jack on cl for cheap. if this turns into a wot, i can bring some cold beverages and a video camera. need to pull tran/tc on 78 parts truck, wouldn't mind hands-on tutorial. have worked on gm muscle cars so i know a li'l bit, still trying to learn about these jeeps/4wds

Now we have a full blown FSJ event! C'mon down!

[Lindel]

Bob, get a tranny jack from harbor freight. Cheap and it's a fairly decent one. I did mine in the driveway on my J-10 with HB's jack. The only issues I had was that the QT was RTV'd to the tranny, and I HAD to take them out together. Jack worked just fine that way.

I did have to take the tranny/QT off the Jack to get them out from under the Jeep.

It really made re-installing everything a lot easier too. Took me about an hour to get the tranny and QT installed, including the lines and all.

How far is Grayslake from Elgin?