Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) 01, 4X4, 6 spd trans R & R

[Joe Mc]

Buddy has an 01, 4X4, Cummins, 6 spd. Needs to replace clutch, psi plate & pilot bearing. I seem to recall reading somewhere that in order to remove the cross-member the frame rails need to be spread a bit. Of course the Dodge Shop Manual simply states "remove cross-member" = nice, big help .



I recall reading that the cross-member is tapered along the verticals at the inside frame rails and the section of the frame where the cross-member fastens is tapered as well.



So, am I remembering correctly, do the rails have to be spread? I assume if this is the case that a port-o-power will be needed for the removal. Of course along with a bigass trans hoist. :-laf



Thanks

 

[CAPTPHIL]

Joe,
You are dead on, just don`t get too frisky with the porta-power.
Good Luck

 

[Joe Mc]

Thanks for confirming. Just a little tweak so the cross-member will slide fore or aft and then down and out.

 

[BKapp]

ditto, even a bottle jack with a 4"x4" block will work