Output shaft replacement on a manual transmission.

[nickyjay87]

hey guys watsup? Just found this site today, hopefully it helps. I just bought a 97 explorer for $300. Its been kinda of headache but was looking for something that i could use as a mud toy and build it up. Plus its 5 speed always wanted one. My main issue right now is a big one, my transfer case locked up the other day. I was on the gas when it happened and it sheared the output shaft on the tranny right in half. I already got a new transfer case. My question is can I change the output shaft without taking the trans out? If I have to take it out how hard it is to change? Never tore into a tranny before but, learn pretty quick and I want to give it a try. Any help is greatly appreciated everybody i know just gives me a blank stare when i ask lol.

 

[BrooklynBay]

Welcome to this forum! I've renamed your thread, and moved it into transmission section. You have to remove the transmission, and take everything out in order to remove the output shaft.

 

[nickyjay87]

ok. wasnt sure on that thank you. how difficult is it do that rebuild? i am fairly mechanically inclined. have done a few swaps and have basic hand tools, but am willing to buy what ever special tools that i need. not in a big hurry to get it together so i can take my time on it. or if there is manual for this trans that would help too, thanks again

 

[BrooklynBay]

Check # 47 in my list of useful threads.