Rear spring removal

The rear spring was easy to remove. The tension on the spring was removed using a vise grip and a piece off pipe (which I cut groves in so the vise grip set into it ) and a floor jack. After relieving the tension of the spring the two bolts were removed with difficulty because rust and age. After the bolts were removed the four bolts holding the plate that was attached  to the differential were removed and out came the spring which was about forty pounds.

Next the strut rods,half shafts, and swing arms.Finally the differential will be removed.

Steering linkage removed

I removed the steering linage and the steering box off all in one piece. It much easier removal and storage.

 After removing the steering the front end removal was completed.Then I went to the rear.

Removed the calipers and drilled out the rotors which were never removed and the emergency cable.

Chassis placed on chassis dolly

 With the help of the cherry picker and jack stands the chassis was placed on the dolly

Engine Removal and Engine on stand

The engine removal was very easy since I had the cherry picker in place to remove the transmission and floor jack supporting the rear of the block. Placing the engine on the stand was easy because the stand supports bolted directly to where the engine mount plates were bolted to the block. Engine stand was purchased from JEG automotive and engine lift chain from Eastwood.

Next putting the chassis on the rolling chassis dolly.

Transmission Removal

I removed the trans without any issues.

 Transmission prior to removal

 With the cherry picker and floor jack the engine was supported and the transmission and bell housing were removed

Transmission placed on rolling dolly for easy storage.

Informational post

I will remove the trans and motor next.After that the front suspension. I am waiting for items that I have ordered. So my schedule still looks good. I will update as soon as progress is made.

Taking off incindentals

 Taking out the clutch linkage. Top and bottom pics

 Taking off fan

 Fuel pump removal

 Shifter and linkage