Remove Cross Member
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1972 LSA Supercharged Monte Carlo: We Fixed It...Then Broke It Again BAD (Stranded on The Turnpike)
What happens here
With the bell housing bolts loose, support the transmission with a transmission jack. Locate the cross member, a structural component that supports the transmission from below. Remove the bolts securing the cross member to the vehicle's frame. In this case, the cross member bolts were previously marked with '6L' yellow paint, indicating past modifications for a 6L transmission. Due to tight clearances, you might need to adjust the transmission's height slightly with the jack to free the cross member. The creator humorously describes wearing his hat backward to prevent hitting his head on car components.
Goal: Remove the cross member to allow for transmission lowering.
Tools and materials
- Safety Glasses — Protecting eyes from debris
- Transmission Jack — Supporting the transmission during cross member removal and transmission lowering
- Wrenches US General — Removing cross member bolts
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