cj5 flywheel ring gear replacement

[rekocisko]

This may be a dumb question, but here goes. I know how to change out the ring gear on my flywheel, and how to disconnect the engine from the bellhousing, and so on and so forth. What I am unsure of, is what would be the easiest way to separate the engine from the bellhousing(and Transmission ) while the drivetrain is still installed in my AMC 258 i6 / 4.2l CJ5 ? Do I need to leave the engine in place, unbolt the driveshafts, and drop the Transmission , or do I need to use my hoist and pull the engine? I figure I can do it either way, just curious as to anyone's thoughts on the easiest way to do so. I am missing some teeth on the ring gear of the flywheel, and it needs to be replaced(the ring gear). Any thoughts?

Thanks in advance, Robby.

 

[Purple77CJ7]

Robby, unless you need to pull the engine for other work, I think just drop the tranny and unbolt the bell housing would be easier. That's the way I have done it to replace the flywheel.

 

[CJ]

I always just take the grill (and some times the fenders) off and pull the engine. Pulling the grill on a CJ is very easy and quick.

 

[rekocisko]

Thanks for both of your replies, it sounds like either way would work just as well as the other. I just need to start working on it and knock it out. Thanks, Robby.

 

[rekocisko]

Robby, unless you need to pull the engine for other work, I think just drop the tranny and unbolt the bell housing would be easier. That's the way I have done it to replace the flywheel.

I already replaced the cam, and have been needing to replace the rear main seal anyway, but my engine stand is currently occupied by my AMC 304 . So, I don't have any other place to put it.

 

[priceg]

I always just take the grill (and some times the fenders) off and pull the engine. Pulling the grill on a CJ is very easy and quick.

This method is a back saver for us old farts