Is It Okay To Flip Transmission Over?

[keybrdcowboy1]

Got my transmission out of the car and the bottom is covered in grease and oil...is it okay to flip it upside down to clean underneath it? Thanks.

 

[blackstangt]

If you have it out and are changing the fluid, drain it first. I don't think it will hurt it, but you could more of a mess than anything.

 

[Dave2000GT]

No problem at all. The things handles 300lb-ft of torque bashing through it all day long, it wont even notice.

 

[stykthyn]

Just make sure all the fluid is out first or you are going to have a big mess.

 

[7991LXnSHO]

Just make sure all the fluid is out first or you are going to have a big mess.

So from where all will the fluid come out? I have not ripped apart a t-5 recently, but from my other trannys, I bet the tail shaft, the shifter hole and from a vent? But no pieces should fall out.

 

[stykthyn]

Aside from the areas you just named you should be fine. No mechanical parts will fall out. Everything is pressed our held in place. Once the fluid is drained flip it over any way you like to get it cleaned. I use brake cleaner to cut through all the grime myself.

 

[keybrdcowboy1]

Thanks guys, just wanted to make sure.....

 

[7991LXnSHO]

I have to be a wise crack. If you flip the transmission over, make sure it is still not attached to the car. Leaking fluid and loose tranny parts will be the least of your worries. Keep the shiny side up!

 

[CBZLX50]

Summit sells a stand to flip your tranny like a motor stand. Trans just needs draining first.

 

[keybrdcowboy1]

Well it's been upside down on the garage floor since I asked about it.... hope it goes back okay! Someday maybe I can get it back in the car....