Droping the transmission

[in2trux]

(05-03-2016 )sbtrucking Wrote:  I was fixing an air leak and noticed a oil leak from the inspection cover on the transmission,
Didnt have a chance to inspect it as it was raining, if I have to drop the transmission would harbor freght 2000lb jack work?
Its 2012 cascadia isx with auto 10 speed

I would NOT do it without a proper trans jack! You're talking an easy 1000 lbs of tranny coming down on you if you move the wrong way,
maybe the last thing you ever do! I've done it 3 times with help and it is not easy. Believe it or not, there really isn't that much room to work with when you're laying on your back or trying to sit up. If you can bench press a Roadranger and hold it for ten minutes, go for it!

NOT the same as doing the trans in your pickup. Really a job best left to a pro, and a well equipped shop, even then they will work for every dollar!

Best reason for the tranny jack is bolting it up to the plate to maintain the same input shaft angle when you go to put it back in, providing you don't have to get it out from under the truck
Otherwise, unless you're built like The Rock you're in for a rough time!

The leak could also be the input shaft seal. I think the Eaton shaft kit also comes with the tool to install the seal.
Scottydog did it right. Not something you want to do first time without an experienced hand guiding you.