Newbee question to the group. You guys did a really great job in guiding me through the engine and tranny removal. Now I need some help with the install. Remanufactured 4.0L 5Spd engine from S&J coming at the end of the month. Novak Conversions delivered my new AX-15 today. Can I install the engine and tranny at one time (as one unit) or should I install the engine 1st. then the tranny. Or should I install the tranny 1sts. then the engine. Any help from the experts would be greatly appreciated.
Can I install a new engine and transmission as one unit?
- Thread starter JEEP GC
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If you have the space and equipment do them both at the same time. Lifting that transmission up, aligning the clutch, all from underneath is a pain. it's easier to do some disassembly of the body panels/radiator etc
The engine compartment is completely stripped. I figured if I spent the cash on a new engine and new tranny I might as well replace everything under the hood.....
No direct experience here, but I've seen where guys remove/install the entire assembly through the engine compartment, but it almost certainly involves removing the radiator & grill. Just be careful not to accidentally all your wiring as you ram it home. Motor mounts should be easy if you have all that stuff out of the way too.