Gathering information to rebuild my transmission.

[rebelrider.mike]

Anyone have advice on preventative maintenance of the parts I've already got off? I'm thinking about the oxygen sensors, catalytic converter, starter motor, and transfer case. Mine's the one with the electric motor. BW1354.

I was able to get the cross brace off today. The transmission should slide off the clutch now, right? I don't expect it to be easy, but I also don't want to break something that I forgot.

Shift lever is off. (After having been put in neutral.)
Starter motor is off.
Transfer case is off.
Clutch hose is off.
Exhaust pipes are off.
Five bell housing bolts are off. (I'm going to double check later if there might be a sixth one I missed.)
Cross brace is off.
Engine is resting on a jack.
Transmission is resting on a jack.

I haven't found many videos showing the actual removal of the transmission from the engine, but I'll go search again. Probably just a matter of keep trying until I get it.

 

[RobbieD]

Anyone have advice on preventative maintenance of the parts I've already got off?

First of all, I'm not familiar with the Vulcan (3.0) like you have, only the 2.9 and 4.0 Cologne motors. What I have done on mine: look at the rear main seal, and the oil filter adapter seals; now would be the time to replace to those if there's any leaks or weeps. New oxygen sensor would be OK, but starter and cat I'd just inspect for obvious issues.

Good original parts are better than any new replacement part.

The transmission should slide off the clutch now, right? I don't expect it to be easy, but I also don't want to break something that I forgot.

From your description the trans is ready to be separated from the engine. Basically, it's being supported by your jack, but still held to the block by the trans' input shaft in the clutch disc and the pilot bearing; and by the indexing (hollow) dowels around two of the removed bell bolts.

Hopefully, your transmission jack has rollers and you're set up on a good piece of plywood. Play slightly and carefully with the support tension of the jack while you wiggle the trans; at some point it will start to separate from the block, and you can start to roll it backwards away from the motor.

Hopefully, also, the transmission is secured, or at least cradled, in some fashion to your jack. When going back, as it does clear the pilot, clutch and dowels, it may want to shift position. Just be prepared for that; jack tension should kind of balance the trans' weight, and keep it "floating" loosely, and not binding. If it is binding, and forced loose, expect the trans to shift once it pops clear.


You're doing fine so far.

 

[alwaysFlOoReD]

Definitely check for bolt #6...