Manual trans. reinstall

[nh2123]

2004 Ford Ranger manual transmission reinstall. Got the bellhousing to get to about 1/4 inch from where it mounts up to engine. I put bolts in at 9 and 3 and was able to tighten little by little back and forth until the bellhousing was flush with engine. Does this mean that the spines are definitely lined up correctly? Thanks.

 

[adsm08]

Yes. You were just fighting spring pressure of the plate and slave. Sometimes it helps to crack the bleeder to let it collapse.

 

[nh2123]

Thanks.

 

[nh2123]

Well truck is put back together and running well except that it is leaking a small amount of trans. fluid. after being driven. If it sits cold it doesn't leak anything.

 

[nh2123]

Well truck is put back together and running well except that it is leaking a small amount of trans. fluid. after being driven. If it sits cold it doesn't leak anything.

Turns out to the the output shaft seal, which is an easy fix.