And dont forget to replace you pilot bearing too, it will save you alot of trouble in the future

I'd hazard a guess that as you removed it the disk got moved. All that extra leverage with the T-Case, and you mentioned the jack wasn't really smooth. I've always used the jack mostly for the weight, (not ratchet/clamped tight), so I can still give it that "gentle touch". Hope the install goes better, and well done, (not throwing it through a wall!)

bingo

another thing drop the motor down more in the back b4 trying again

Team,
Thank you for your help. I bought a harbor freight transmission jack and got the trans in my pillot bearing in less than a half hour. I also replaced the clutch and lubed the input shaft. Battery is now dead so I'm going to get an Optima Red Top this weekend!

I could not have done this without y'alls help! More pictures soon!

kool my friend down heres having a issue getting his in also hes buy him self cant get there untill saturday

If he was in the 'rado I'd help him. I will post more pics to try to help with his job.

hes got one bolt started he jus gotta wiggle wiggle now b4 he had not tapped the hew pilot bearing all the way in

He can do it! If I can, anyone can!

he did finished today drives great now the front axles next then his conversion is done

Nice Jeep Freegdr!

thanks

lol i love how your in every post that i read i was just looking up and reading up on bearing noises

for future readers because there will be

1. pilot bearing goes all the way back (swapped from auto to 5spd and i didnt know)
2. easier to seperate the tranny and tcase
3. having help is awesome by my self was not fun and would have never figured out my clutch beading problem if it wasnt for free
4. wiggle like crazy

only way to get your jeep to its best is with blood sweat and tears

X2

to much free time on my hands with work slow again