tx65coupe

We are about to remove the transmission on our 1997 Cobra to replace the clutch. The throw out bearing has fallen apart.

I'm interested in hearing any tips you guys may have.

I also need to know a few things.

Since the transmission and the bell housing are one unit, I'm concerned about how high the car has to be off the ground to get the T45 out. Is having the car on 4 metal ramps enough lift?

What is the best method for supporting the rear of the engine? I've seen a few videos where it looks as though nothing was used. That just doesn't seem right to me.

Black*Death

I think the motor mounts will hold the engine. I believe on some Mustangs(my 99) the starter is hard to get all the bolts out.

Also some of the bell-housing bolts can be difficult. People use ratchets with multiple extensions for top bolts

Not sure on 97's though?

JC316

Getting the exhaust pipe out of the way is the hard part, especially if the car has never had the transmission out. Top starter bolt is also a pain in the ***, but not all that bad. My 97 Cobra never had the transmission out and it took me 3 hours to get it out, now it takes me maybe an hour.

The metal ramps should get it high enough. The motor mounts hold the engine fine, no need to support it.

tx65coupe

Thanks for the input everyone.

I figured the exhaust would be a pain.

I'll have to get another swivel joint for the ratchet.

The metal ramps are high enough to pull the T5 etc on the 65. Hopefully, it'll work out for the Cobra.

I've read that the T45 is fairly heavy. Thoughts on transmission jacks?

BraMas

The trans in not that heavy I put mine up in the car all by myself once but a jack will help. After you undo the trans crossmsmber tilt the engine/trans down to get the top 2 bell housing bolts

tx65coupe

I didn't use a jack for the T5 in the 65. How much heavier is the T45?

tx65coupe

The engine doesn't currently have any leaks, but I'm thinking about going ahead and replacing the rear main seal, since it will be staring me in the face.

tx65coupe

We ordered a King Cobra clutch, and it just came in and the part numbers are as follows. Is this the same thing as a real King Cobra or something different?

Ford Part Number Ordered

KING COBRA CLUTCH KIT 10.5" 1986-2001 4.6L/5.0L Mustang & 1993-1998 Cobra with T5 or T45 M7560C302

Part Number Received

Valeo #62672004 (Signature Series Performance Clutch Kit)
Presser plate, #FD2C 35/167324

Disc, #FD 79/167318

Throw out Bearing #614014

Pilot Bearing has no Number, it’s the one for a 5.0 only.

uberstang1

The trans weights about 103 pounds with the bellhousing attached

tx65coupe

I decided to use a jack. The transmission barely came out. Any ideas or tricks on getting it back in.