B4Runner

I am needing to swap out my 3.0 with another 3.0. I have the engine mount bolts removed and all the bolts attatching the bell house to the engine are removed.

Question:
When I start to pull the engine, is there going to be a spline from the engine to the bell house that's going to be in my way? If so, do I just have to pull the engine forward a little bit to get the spline to clear?

This is the firs ttime I am pulling an engine. I couldn't find much on the forum about what is probably such a simple task to others. Thanks for all the help and input from everyone!

vasinvictor

iTrader: (3)

Did you get your motor out? Which method did you use to get the topmost bellhousing bolts out? What tips would you give me? All I lack in unbolting the top 2 and the exhaust flange.

skypilot

iTrader: (1)

There are two alignment pins that will need to disengage probably require a twist. But the big question is if you got the top two bolts out. last I heard you have drop the exhaust crossover or unbolt the body shell and make some room.

I figure its best to put in a body lift kit first, that way you can get those top bolts before going crazy. I figure in production the driveline is in place prior to body placement so no one ever cared that they were in a bad place.

dropzone

iTrader: (6)

when you searched you found the downloadable manual right?
http://ncttora.com/fsm/index.html

yes-you need to slide the engine forward several inches.
the radiator should have been removed too so you don't munch it