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Swing Axle Forward Transmission Mount Installation

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• READ THE MANUAL FIRST!

• You will need a FLAT surface to complete this repair for your safety.

• READ ALL OF  THIS PROCEDURE SEVERAL TIMES SO THAT YOU UNDERSTAND IT.  DO NOT PERFORM THE PROCEDURE OUT OF ORDER.  THIS WILL RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY.

• Read our Safety page too.

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TOOLS NEEDED:

1. 1/4" socket driver
2. 1/4" extension ( a short one will work)
3. 1/4" 6 point  1/4" socket
4. 5/16 8 point 1/4" socket
5. 8mm nut driver
6. 15mm 6 point 3/8" socket
7. 17mm 6 point 3/8" socket
8. 27mm 12 point 1/2" socket
9. 14mm combination wrench
10. 15mm combination wrench
11. 3/8" drive reversible ratchet
12. 1/2" drive reversible ratchet
13. (2) wooden wedges approximately 1' long

Parts needed:

1. (1) forward transmission mount that fits your year of pan. Two if you can afford it.

Procedure for installation

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