Can I do this My self? 350 4x4 trans

[sharkstower]

Hey folks I have a 97 350 4x4 with the manual trans. From what I’ve gathered I need to have the syncro 3-4 replaced. I want to pull the trans and have someone fix it for me. How heavy is that trans. Will that be too much for someone to do with mechanical abilities but no prior knowledge of 4x4’s or transmission. What other parts would I have to take off. Thanks so much any info would be awesome.

[mschn99]

its not a terribly tough thing, but i would HIGHLY reccomend going to your local rental place and renting an actual floor trans jack. For ease on you, take the transfer case off while its still in the vehicle. from there, the upper passanger side bell housing bolt is the toughest thing.....other than that its just bolts and the crossmember......

[ndurbin]

Tranny jack will make things SO much easier.

[Clay Henry]

You are one big MF if you can hold that tranny up while you unscrew the last few bolts. Get a jack for that baby.

where the cross member bolts on. That way you can take the tranny out with the T Case still attached. Way easy. I did it once in 7.5 minuets. But I'm not braging.

[super_stroke]

yep. and make sure it aint no plain ole floor jack. my TA was to cheap buy a tranny jack and lost a c-6 twice. but i found it. laying on it's side and luckly no one under it. safety first kids!!