roadsubiedog Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 I need to remove tranny to replace front diff. would it be easier for me to remove motor/tranny as a unit or just remove the tranny? the motor runs great, the head gaskets were replaced about 90k ago and the timing belt just replaced 10k ago. the motor has 275k on it. also, I have a hard time using directions for removal from the Haynes manual. are there any good videos I could use to help? thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MR_Loyale Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 Google Miles Fox. His videos are the gold standard for EA82. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fairtax4me Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 I think its easier to just pull the trans, but it depends on what equipment you have available. Do you have large jack stands (18" or taller) and a large floor jack? You really can't put a jack under the pan on these transmissions without a transmission adapter. The pans deflect very easily and can damage the solenoids and wiring on the bottom of the valve body. Because of that you need lots of room to roll the trans under while its on top of whatever contraption you find to roll it around on. A furniture dolly works well but they're usually 4-5" tall. A transmission jack adapter is usually taller. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monstaru Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 In short. YES. lol both at once. cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadsubiedog Posted July 21, 2014 Author Share Posted July 21, 2014 re miles fox videos. thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadsubiedog Posted July 21, 2014 Author Share Posted July 21, 2014 on you-tube found briansmobile1 videos are highly rated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idosubaru Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 pulling the trans requires the least amount of work - not really much to get the trans out. so it *can* be the easiest way to remove the transmission...particularly out west where you have no rust so you're exhaust won't fall to pieces if you remove it. LOL but working under the vehicle is challenging and terribly annoying and requires extra time...crawling under, crawling out...every time you need a tool, etc. and you get lots of debris in your eyes and lighting is a challenge. small points but they add up on a big job or depending on your personality. so yes, pulling the trans alone can be quick, but lots of people don't like it. if you have a lift - snake chains down through the engine bay to attach to the trans and you can use your engine lift to help with the weight/control of the trans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadsubiedog Posted July 21, 2014 Author Share Posted July 21, 2014 gary. thanks for the advice. I watched briansmobile1 video on youtube on removing Subaru tranny and he makes it look so easy. I guess if you have done it dozens of times it is easy. I don't have a lift. will have to improvise on a tranny support. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zombieforce Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 Buy a motorcycle /atv jack from harbor freight. Works great for trans work o. The ground Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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