Clutch replacement issue, please help

My dad & brother are replacing my clutch in my 1996 Tacoma. The they can't get the transmission to come off the engine. Any help would be GREATLY appreciated! And any tricks or short cuts that would help as well.

 

Have them check to be sure they didn't miss a tranny bolt on top somewhere, that happens sometimes, if all the bolts and driveline are removed it has to come out.

 

Make sure all the bolts are out .
Spray penetrating fluid on the dowel pins and everywhere the bellhousing meets the back of the engine . 2 large screwdrivers and start prying . It will begin to loosen if all the bolts are out .

 

It's already moved out an inch. Do u have to take off the bottom fly wheel cover?

 

Yes , there should be a couple small bolts that need to be removed on the separator plate

 

Thanks!! They said that worked. Do u have any other tips for them?

 

Make sure they replace the pilot bearing and have the flywheel turned down at a machine shop . Skipping this step will void the warranty of your new clutch

 

Make sure they either have the flywheel resurfaced, or replaced. If not, you're wasting you're money on the new clutch.

 

...and a new pilot and throw out bearings.

 

pack the pilot bearing hole with grease and use a dowel rod almost the same size as the hole and it will pop right out..