87 4 runner - need help to access the top bell housing bolts for clutch removal and replace

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I Normaly use A 36" Extention w/ Swivel Socket, Or Lieve Side Bolts In And Drop Cross Member to Lower Rear of Trans to Gain Exess to TOP Bell Bolts one or BOTH Together Should Do the TRICK. Let Me Know!! And Please Dont forget to Rate me , Thank You Much !!

Ned C Cook

• 3433 Answers
• Posted on May 06, 2009

SOURCE: changing the clutch in an 87 toyo p/u

• drive shaft - 4
• wiith carrier br g-6
• crossmember2-4 removal from trans
• clutch slave cylinder -2
• trans to bell housing -4
• Shifter- floor screws -4
• shift stick - Under boot press down and rotate stick retainer cup
• Safety, ease of removal and damage prevention to engine components: SUPPORT REAR OF ENGINE.
• clutch pressure plat -6
• clutch pilot bushing - bronze- split w/small chisel- must replace- tap new bushinG into clean hole - lube with light amout of grease
• Clutch release brg. replace and properly situate on fork and retainers
• Note! check clutch disc for proper spline match with trans input shaft.
• Note, Use clutch pilot tool (Parts store available) to center clutch disc while tightening pressure plate.
• Check trans fluid level after assemby is complete. Good luck.FORCE NOTHING

Joe Maher

• 109 Answers
• Posted on Jan 02, 2010

SOURCE: steps required to remove the standard transmission

Make sure you have removed all the bolts ....you will have to pry hard to remove it out .....be careful not to crack the bell housing ..Pry around the bell housing .good luck

SOURCE: Do I need to remove the timing cover to replace

Yes you do