gmblack3

I want to inspect the rubber bushings on a used TT that I bought.

I can see the snap ring here:



Other side:



Overall so far she looks clean, what good that does we will find out.

T_Vert

you've gotta get that monster snap ring off. I tried this yesterday and couldnt, i need to find out where to get big snap ring pliers that dont cost 100 bucks.

Dave

gmblack3

Thanks!!! I guess I should be able to figure out the rest?

T_Vert

well from there you are supposed to unscrew those 3 phillips head screws and put a harmonic balancer puller on using those 3 screws and a slide hammer to yank out the internals. But i would think you could lightly tap the clutch engaging splines to remove it but ive yet to get that far.
dave

gmblack3

Thanks Dave!!

Sounds like fun.

rwj383

you only need to remove the big C clip from the tranny end of the tube then take a rubber mallet and tap the engine side of the tube spline and it will slide out. Getting the C clip off is quite a challenge if you do not have the appropriate sized C clip pliers. What I do is arc weld a long needle nose plier to the c clip holes, just a small beed. This will keep the pliers in the c clip during removal and reinstallation. Once reinstalled, simply wiggle the pliers out of the c clip. works great.

T_Vert

i tried to modify my needlenose pliers to sit in the snap ring holes nice and snug but that thing is stiff. There has to be an easier way w/o needing a welder or monster snap ring pliers.
Dave

gmblack3

Borrowed a standard set of snap ring pliers and as noted above they are too small. You need at least 1 1/4" spread and the standard set is only 1 1/8".

See what I can borrow from work tomorrow.

Mikelly

I plan to do this when we install my new motor... I've bought the aluminum replacement for the rubber bushing. I figure after 109K miles, we need to replace this thing as well, since I'm planning on putting over 400+HP to the wheels with the new motor.

Mike

rwj383

Well, now would be a good excuse to go get that Lincoln wire feed welder from Home Depot!! Or, get the right snap ring pliers which you will only use for this application. In the past, I have snuck the ring out with a lot of coaxing and swearing. Once you get one end popped out enough to get a screw driver behind it, you can start inching your way around until you sproink it out of there. And, it will go flying if you pop it right!! Just have safety glasses on...Seriously, it will save you a ton of frustration to find the right pliers or tack weld a long set of needle nose pliers to.

T_Vert

believe me, i wish my garage electric would support a welder. I tried to get a screwdriver in there to work it out but to no avail

Dave

0Kaley@DragonRace

Buy a set of needle nose pliers that have about a 45 degree angle on the end of them. File about an 1/8 down from the tip on both sides. Not alot. Just enough to have a ridge. Then they will seat in the holes and the C-clip will come right out. Get a set with long handles. Not a shorty set. Kaley

gmblack3

First of all these mac tool snap ring pliers are the shat!!!!

The part # is TPQ56. The price is around $26-28.

10 seconds later and this is what we have:



I was working on the tt using my workmate:



I stood the tt up on some bubble wrap and braced it against the workmate. Use the block of wood and my hammer, I gave it one good wack. The driveshaft popped right out.





I pulled the driveshaft out and the rubber bushings look excellent!!!

T_Vert

where did you get those snap ring pliers?
thanks
dave

0rodney@rpmtransmissions

Dave, Do you need to borrow a set? I can ship you a set to use and send them back with your diff case.

T_Vert

rodney thanks for the offer. If I cannot find some today ill take you up on that.
Dave

gmblack3

Mac tools-The part # is TPQ56. Around $26-28.

Do a net search and maybe you will find a distributor in your area.

Looks like Rodney will set you up.

gmblack3

Don Patton MacTools
(847) 695-4445

Address:

Elgin, IL 60123

gmblack3

Oh shat!

Rodney, The part # on the TT that I have is a 12564456. There is also a 12564457. Is the 12564456 for a 01+ 6 speed?

EDIT: Darn!!!

12564456 is the part # for an automatic.

Ok who needs a torque tube in excellent condition for a A4?

T_Vert

thanks for that mac guys info

Dave