Engine/Transmission (1994 - 1998) 5th gear replacment

[jnau99]

So I got my transmission all apart and now I need to put the new nut on. I have been reading and finding mixed opinions on the "replacment nut".

Some say to tack weld the nut to the shaft. I also need to get the tools to put the nut back on. Does anyone know how much they cost, or if you can get loaners?



I also need a crossmember because it is broken almost all the way in half.



All in all a not good day of finding and to top it off my other car had the fuel pump go bad a couple days ago.



Any advice would be appericated.



Thanks

Justin

 

[Smokin_Monster]

I used a whole lot of loctite and a big A pipe wrench to put mine back on. Hasn't come back off yet. tack welding or JB weld might not be a bad idea either.

 

[Reb.B]

you can tack in, but not too much, the shaft will snap in half. The nut off of the 99 and later is better than the aftermarket in my opinion. I have also got a punch and tapped in the edge of the nut right at the wedge in the shaft. lock the transmission in two gears or stick a rag in between fifth gear. Tighten by hand, and use a chisle to tighten the rest of the way.

 

[jnau99]

Thanks for the response.



Does anyone have a crossmember?