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Motor removal issues

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by Scizor, Apr 14, 2011.

  1. Scizor

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    I am almost able to remove the motor, but have run into an issue. No matter what I try I am unable to remove the flange bolts. I have everything secured and the drive shaft isn't moving so I would think with my force the bolts would come free. I have put enough force into it, stopping just shy of what I feel would strip the bolt.

    Will I hurt the drive shaft if I use something to try and loosen up the bolts? my motor is shot and I want to get if off the frame so I can repaint and fix the imperfections before I put the new motor in.

    Thanks for the help. If there is already a thread about this, just point me in the right direction.
     
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    It should be the same as everything else. pull the motor forward or pull the 4 nuts that hold the differential on pull the housing back and it will slide right out of the coupler. Then pull the coupler off when the motor is out
     
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    The Haynes manual says to remove the flange bolts... am I missing something? The bolts seem to secure the motor to the rear drive, but maybe I am missing something?
     
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    the drive shaft is splined it will move in and out when the wheel moves up and down. If you pull the rear differential you will not loose any fluid. I had the same problem on a virago. When you reinstall the new motor put the differential and coupler on the drive shaft then bolt the flange together
     
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    Great! Thanks for the help. I will attempt the removal again in the morning
     
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