Transmission Removal

[Sean McDonough]

I've seen a few post about removing the transmission but none answered any of my questions as far as i could see. I'm trying to drop out my trans from a 91 k1500, and it's very rusty ( thanks ohio ). Right now my big issues is removing the rear drive shaft, what size bolts are on it where it connects to the rear differential ? My buddy was trying everything sae and metric that would fit and nothing did. My other big question is, since there is no engine in it, is there anyway to get the front drive shaft from spinning ? I have 1 bolt left and it really does not want to come off. Heavy use of PB blaster will be in order haha.

 

[magimerlin]

Was either a 11, 12, or 13.

Stick a screw driver or prybar in the front joint area of the front shaft. Spin till it hits the frame. Bam no more spinning shaft when trying to loosen the bolts.

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[Sean McDonough]

Was either a 11, 12, or 13.

Stick a screw driver or prybar in the front joint area of the front shaft. Spin till it hits the frame. Bam no more spinning shaft when trying to loosen the bolts.

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Thanks man, and yea that's pretty smart about the front shaft, have to try that tonight thanks man

 

[red97k1500]

The drive shaft u joint strap bolts are 7/16, the head and bolt threads are sae standard.

 

[RDF1]

i use 11mm on most of them. its a little tighter on some vs 7/16. sometimes opposite.
Ive used a ratchet strap and wrapped it around the DS like a strap wrench and hook it to the frame to keep them from turning.