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5spd 98 tacoma 3RZ-FE engine removal

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by KYTacoma98trd, Feb 8, 2015.

  1. Feb 8, 2015 at 6:39 AM
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    KYTacoma98trd

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    Does transmission need to be removed with engine or can I just remove engine itself? I keep hearing different stories and just want to know the easiest way to go about it! So far just getting to timing chain and secondary chain has been undesirable!
     
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    KYTacoma98trd, Feb 8, 2015
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  2. Feb 15, 2015 at 8:19 AM
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    Seriously, no one has any input, Wow!
     
    KYTacoma98trd, Feb 15, 2015
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  3. Feb 15, 2015 at 9:08 AM
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    It can be done to just pull the motor. It be like a reverse clutch replacement. Going to be a pita trying the line it up when it goes back in. You'll have to undo all the motor mounts and find a way to hold every thing.

    I haven't done a 4x4 motor pull yet, but I'd drop the transfer case first and pull the motor and tranny out together for the least headache.
     
    MadTaco461, Feb 15, 2015
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  4. Feb 15, 2015 at 9:12 AM
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    Thanks, I have motor mounts out, all the bolts out! Engine is on hoist and have pulled engine about two inches from bell housing but it just won't let go!
     
    KYTacoma98trd, Feb 15, 2015
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  5. Feb 16, 2015 at 7:58 AM
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    The input shaft is longer than 2" (insert that what she said) gotta wiggle the tranny back until you clear the clutch
     
    MadTaco461, Feb 16, 2015
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  6. Feb 22, 2015 at 11:30 AM
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    Finally out!
     
    KYTacoma98trd, Feb 22, 2015
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  7. Feb 22, 2015 at 11:34 AM
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    Curious as to why you posted in 2nd gen, instead of 1st gen...?

    Might get more input.
     
    glwood6, Feb 22, 2015
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  8. Feb 22, 2015 at 11:44 AM
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    Thought everything from 98 to 04 was second generation? If not my bad!
     
    KYTacoma98trd, Feb 22, 2015
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  9. Feb 22, 2015 at 11:50 AM
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    glwood6, Feb 22, 2015
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  10. Feb 22, 2015 at 11:54 AM
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    Ok thanks for clearing that up!
     
    KYTacoma98trd, Feb 22, 2015
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