Aluminum center support removal

[Scott King]

Whats the easiest way to remove the aluminum center support without damage in a 2004R?

 

[Nordbert]

center support removal

I don't remember mine being a pain to remove. But if you have the two retaining bolts out of the case and the beveled snap ring
out, a bump to the output shaft should unseat it. You might also
put the snap ring for the fourth clutch spring retainer back on it
and pull on the snap ring while an assistant bumps the output shaft.

 

[buickboy]

Might want to remove the Band apply pin and anchor pin from the case as well.
Mitch

 

[chris718]

THIS WORKS EVERY TIME.after you remove the snap ring and bolts grab the support w/one hannd and bang the case at the engine mounting flange w/a rubber mallet or ballpeen hammer and a block of wood .have someone hold the case from moving and this will be your new method of choice>www.ckperformance.com

 

[Scott King]

THANKS!

 

[chris718]

DOES THAT MEAN IT WORKED?

 

[Scott King]

Originally posted by chris718
DOES THAT MEAN IT WORKED?

Not at first but then I realized I had it wedged in the case. After I drove it back in strait, it came right out. Thanks again.

 

[chris718]

file achamfer on the back bottom side to aid installation and emery the circumference to remove any burrs