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Subject:Accessing Rear Brake Lines above Syncro Transmission
From:Cary Chiang
Date:Sat, 10 Sep 2005 04:38:22 +0200

Hello Listees:
I need to replace one or more rear brake lines where they join
together directly above the nose of the transmission, directly
behind the rear crossmember.  I can't access the union without
dropping the front of the transmission at least several inches (or
more).  I've replaced 2WD trannies, but never one on a syncro.  I
would prefer to remove as little as possible.  I plan to do the
following:

Unbolt rear of driveshaft (mark it first).
Unbolt engine mount crossbar, lower very slightly with floor jack.
Support transmission with 2nd floor jack, remove two large mounting
bolts, lower as much as possible.  Leave halfshafts attached if
possible. Re-assemble in reverse

Is this plan of attack feasable?  Any warnings or suggestions?
Thanks in advance!

Cary

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