NV4500 Tranny Removal Question

[jroush]

Afternoon,

Getting ready to pull the NV4500 Manual Tranny on our K2500.

A question in case someone has a ready answer. Maybe even point me to some place where it is discussed. ?? Since the clutch is OK, do I need to pull the bell housing? Have done a manual tranny a long time ago, and just left the BH on the engine. Not sure if it will work with this one. ???

Thanks, John

[HH]

Yes, You can just pull the trans and leave the BH.

[RoverIIa]

Most people would say that when you're doing all of the work to pull the tranny, you replace the clutch even if it seems to be ok.

[Turbo Al]

Pull the bell housing and check the pivot ball and throwout arm for excessive wear, replace the pilot bearing, at least check the pressure plate bolts are all torqued properly, I got my money on two of them being loose. Last time I pulled the trans I replaced the clutch just because LOL.
Al

[RoverIIa]

If you look at a cost of time basis, you replace it because the hours to R & R the tranny again to fix the clutch are worth a LOT more than the $200 for the clutch kit. Or, you convince yourself that you can't afford it and learn the hard way!