mfj

945LSTANG is correct. If you are working on your backs, on the floor, getting the splines of the input shaft to line up with the clutch is the hardest part.

Bolts on the bell housing are not too hard, as long as your using the swivel joints and some nice extensions, lol...

Stang9946

Yeah we're using swivel tools and extensions. The bolts weren't too bad to get out. Can't wait to try and get them back in though. lol.

a_penquin

I used swivels, 3 miles of different extensions and an impact gun, took about 5min to drop the trans

Stang9946

Jobs all done. I have to say where the starter bolts are is a joke! Good lord! The funniest thing though was when we unbolted the tranny and before we even completely pulled it off the block, parts of the throwout bearing fell out on to the ground. lol

a_penquin

Mine came out in three pieces with no bearings, I know the starter too thats why the top bolt isnt in it anymore

Stang9946

lol all 3 starter bolts went back in to mine. We figured out a way to do it. Thankfully there were 2 of us or that top bolt wouldn't be there on my car either. haha

a_penquin

just wait, your gonna do the clutch, replace the starter or something and that top bolt choice will haunt you

Stang9946

I just replaced the clutch and pilot bearing along with the throwout bearing. Haha already 2 steps a head..now if the starter goes... Grrr..but we know how to get in there and get the job done..so it wouldn't be THAT bad. Glad I replaced the clutch. It was pretty worn. The new one grabs much more aggressively now. =D

a_penquin

Still have to replace it again if your gonna keep the car I know the feeling though, had the throwout go in mine and damaged 5 teeth on the pressure plate. Felt like the clutch let loose initially till the squeal came. Replaced the clutch (the old disk is still good) and it was a dramatic change.