901 transmission removal

[panzer]

I dropped my 2.2 out of the car yesterday, and when I went to separate the transmission I couldn't do it (I didn't want to apply too much force just yet).

I can get the unit about 3/4 of an inch separted from the motor but that's it, no further

Am I missing something that will allow the transmission to release?

Any guidance is much appreciated.

Regards,

[quaz]

The throwout bearing actually retains the pressure plate. You need to reach into the belhousing (there is a hole to do this) with a long screwdriver and rotate the bearing 90 degrees. The tranny will then almost fall off the engine.

[DByers]

Kevin hit it right on. Took me awhile to figure this out my first time. Spin the TO bearing #8 so that the ears will release from the clutch fork #2. Replace #3, #4 and #5 while in your in there for cheap insurance and inspect where #5 threads into the tranny housing carefully. Also check your fork for any cracks.

[jluetjen]

BTW, you have a 911 transaxle, not a 901. The difference is the clutch design.

[panzer]

Kevin, Dan

You guys are great; thanks for the quick response.

Regards,

Dave

[rw7810]

PS, The picture is a bit deceiving. I think the flat metal spring actually goes under the conical washer. Let us know what you find.

[jeff1hughes]

Don't you have to release the pressure plate force first with little steel spacers and bolts screwed into it? It is vague to me at this time, but that's what I did a number of years ago to remove my 911 trans. I actually may have gotten the info from a Haynes manual, or possibly Bruce Anderson's book, can't remember.

[panzer]

Success!

Rotation of release bearing worked as described...

Once you have the four bolts that mount the transmission to the engine removed, you can pull the transmission away from the engine about 1/2 inch.

At this point you can easily view the bearing through the two holes located at the top of the bell housing; as well the load on the bearing and clutch fork is light so everything moves quite freely

Once in view reach through the holes with a long screwdriver and rotate the bearing until the flat sides of the bearing line up with the flat sides of the fork. The transmission will then simply come away from the engine.

The attached picutres should explain the shape of the bearing and its marriage with the fork.

Thanks again!

[panzer]

While we're discussing transmissions...

Can anyone suggest a good provider of high performance transmission service in the SoCal area?

Thanks,

Dave