1997 MAZDA 121
230,000 MILES
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I have a 1997 mazda 121 metro 1.5 litre manual, thrust/release bearing was noisy and having difficulty engaging gears, have stripped car and gearbox has split from engine by about 20mm but appears to be stuck? i cant get it to come off engine, i have used the pry bar with a lot of force for a few hours and dont seem to be getting anywhere?? Any ideas what is holding the gearbox on? and how i can get it off, i have never come accross this before?
Nov 25, 2012 at 11:22 PM
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Most probably the pilot bearing is stuck to the clutch shaft and is restricted by the clutch disc. Use 2 pry bars and pry evenly at the transmission bell house to see if it helps.
Nov 26, 2012 at 4:29 PM