Moving Taurus with Tranny Removed - Taurus Car Club of America : Ford Taurus Forum

egiroux · 11-29-2012, 11:41 AM

I think I may soon be at a point where I can pull the tranny on my 2000 AX4S and fix whatever went wrong. The problem is that winter is almost upon us, and I don't want to leave it in the garage while I pull the trans apart, diagnose, wait for parts, and reassemble. So, the question is, can I remove the tranny, reinstall the subframe, leave the engine support bar, and move it to outside storage with no trans installed? If anyone has tried this, any advice would be appreciated. Thanks!

Bull Geek · 11-29-2012, 01:38 PM

Sure. You won't have Park on the shifter obviously because the CV axles will have nothing to plug into/press against. I yanked the engine and unplugged CV axles from my wagon and had it sitting for 2-3 weeks.

Lgbpop · 11-29-2012, 06:34 PM

Just set the parking brake and chock the wheels to be on the safe side.

caseitman · 11-29-2012, 11:01 PM

you will basically be in "neutral" all of the time, so keep on those brakes are try not to run yourself over

egiroux · 11-30-2012, 06:25 AM

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Originally Posted by caseitman

you will basically be in "neutral" all of the time, so keep on those brakes are try not to run yourself over

I'm confident I can do it safely(with an assistant), the concern is can the car roll in this condition without parts falling off, etc.

egiroux · 11-30-2012, 06:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Bull Geek

Sure. You won't have Park on the shifter obviously because the CV axles will have nothing to plug into/press against. I yanked the engine and unplugged CV axles from my wagon and had it sitting for 2-3 weeks.

Did you have issues with the wheel bearings coming apart? Several on TSOC mentioned this possibility. Did you move it around, or just set it down?

Bull Geek · 11-30-2012, 12:53 PM

I should clairify what I meant above. I unhooked the CV axles from the trans, but left them on the car.

Guess that's why I never had issues with wheal bearing/hub separation. Course on the Gen 1/2 that stuff is pressed together like a champ, so it probably wouldn't move.

We steered the car around the yard into its spot. Supported the trans side of the axles by stringing the axles up with mechanics wire through some holes in the hood stamped/structure.

the_intimidator_02 · 12-01-2012, 09:35 AM

I've seen people just put a large bolt through the hub of the bearing with large washers and tighten it to act like a CV shaft and hold the bearing.

11-29-2012, 11:41 AM	#1 (permalink)
egiroux Devoted Member Member Number: 26577 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Long Island Visit: My Garage Posts: 1,209 Trader Score: 0 reviews Rep Power: 5	Moving Taurus with Tranny Removed I think I may soon be at a point where I can pull the tranny on my 2000 AX4S and fix whatever went wrong. The problem is that winter is almost upon us, and I don't want to leave it in the garage while I pull the trans apart, diagnose, wait for parts, and reassemble. So, the question is, can I remove the tranny, reinstall the subframe, leave the engine support bar, and move it to outside storage with no trans installed? If anyone has tried this, any advice would be appreciated. Thanks!

11-29-2012, 01:38 PM	#2 (permalink)
Bull Geek Technical Advisor Member Number: 1771 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Blythewood, SC 29016 Chapter: Southeast Drives: 87 GL Wagon, 97 SHO Sedan, 00 SEL Sedan Visit: My Garage Posts: 15,591 Trader Score: 6 reviews Rep Power: 10	Sure. You won't have Park on the shifter obviously because the CV axles will have nothing to plug into/press against. I yanked the engine and unplugged CV axles from my wagon and had it sitting for 2-3 weeks. __________________ --Nick M. \| Blythewood, SC \| AAP/Atlanta Built Bulls --Silver MC 2000 Ford Taurus SEL \| DOHC/AX4N \| 184K --Toreador Red MC 1997 Ford Taurus SHO \| DOHC/AX4N \| 149K --Wood paneled 1991 Mercury Grand Marquis LS Colony Park wagon \| OHV/AOD \| 180K ish? Sold.... --Driftwood MC 1987 Ford Taurus GL Wagon \| OHV/AXOD \| 254K Scrapped... --Sand Beige 1987 Ford Taurus GL \|197K \| OHV/AXOD

11-30-2012, 12:53 PM	#7 (permalink)
Bull Geek Technical Advisor Member Number: 1771 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Blythewood, SC 29016 Chapter: Southeast Drives: 87 GL Wagon, 97 SHO Sedan, 00 SEL Sedan Visit: My Garage Posts: 15,591 Trader Score: 6 reviews Rep Power: 10	I should clairify what I meant above. I unhooked the CV axles from the trans, but left them on the car. Guess that's why I never had issues with wheal bearing/hub separation. Course on the Gen 1/2 that stuff is pressed together like a champ, so it probably wouldn't move. We steered the car around the yard into its spot. Supported the trans side of the axles by stringing the axles up with mechanics wire through some holes in the hood stamped/structure. __________________ --Nick M. \| Blythewood, SC \| AAP/Atlanta Built Bulls --Silver MC 2000 Ford Taurus SEL \| DOHC/AX4N \| 184K --Toreador Red MC 1997 Ford Taurus SHO \| DOHC/AX4N \| 149K --Wood paneled 1991 Mercury Grand Marquis LS Colony Park wagon \| OHV/AOD \| 180K ish? Sold.... --Driftwood MC 1987 Ford Taurus GL Wagon \| OHV/AXOD \| 254K Scrapped... --Sand Beige 1987 Ford Taurus GL \|197K \| OHV/AXOD

12-01-2012, 09:35 AM	#8 (permalink)
the_intimidator_02 Crazy Devoted Member Member Number: 5295 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Miramichi, New Brunswick Drives: 2005 Taurus SE 3.0L Vulcan Bought with 111,432KM in October of 2012 Visit: My Garage Posts: 5,416 Trader Score: 0 reviews Rep Power: 16	I've seen people just put a large bolt through the hub of the bearing with large washers and tighten it to act like a CV shaft and hold the bearing. __________________ Life is a hard teacher, it gives you the test before it teaches you the lesson. The Human race is governed by it's own imagination. Please don't steal, the government can't stand the competition.

11-29-2012, 06:34 PM	#3 (permalink)
Lgbpop Devoted Member Member Number: 7489 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Fort Myers, Florida USA Chapter: Southeast Drives: '90 Taurus GL Wagon 3.0L; '65 Rambler Ambassador 990 convertible Visit: My Garage Posts: 1,407 Trader Score: 0 reviews Rep Power: 10	Just set the parking brake and chock the wheels to be on the safe side.

11-29-2012, 11:01 PM	#4 (permalink)
caseitman Member Member Number: 24956 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Grand Junction, CO Chapter: Midwest Drives: 1996 Ford Taurus SHO 3.4L V8 Visit: My Garage Posts: 313 Trader Score: 0 reviews Rep Power: 4	you will basically be in "neutral" all of the time, so keep on those brakes are try not to run yourself over

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