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Lantin · 04-13-2005, 09:04 PM

Hey Guy's,
I was wondering how hard it is to remove the drive shaft off a 97' 240sx. Here is my story. I'm going to pick up a 240sx and tow it back but all I can use to toe it back is one of those dollies that picks up the front tires. So I need to remove the drive shaft for obvious reasons. Is this something that can be done quickly? If so what kind of tools are required. Any help is much appreciated!

Thanks, Jason

IGSDann · 04-13-2005, 09:17 PM

If the tranny is in neutral then what do you have to worry about? No need to unbolt it...

And uhm for removal that's a dumb question, just roll under the car and you see how simple it is. Two bolts for the middle joint support thingy and 4 bolts connecting to the diff, then plug up the tranny so it doesn't pour oil out.

SlideMyRide · 04-13-2005, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by IGSDann

If the tranny is in neutral then what do you have to worry about? No need to unbolt it...

And uhm for removal that's a dumb question, just roll under the car and you see how simple it is. Two bolts for the middle joint support thingy and 4 bolts connecting to the diff, then plug up the tranny so it doesn't pour oil out.

Its okay, he's a newbie. Hopefully he works on his own cars.

dizoita · 04-13-2005, 09:40 PM

If it is Auto then you have to take the shaft off now or order a new tranny.
If it is 5 speed then Neutral will do the trick!!

*crioten* · 04-13-2005, 10:27 PM

why cant you put the auto in N?

Lantin · 04-13-2005, 11:25 PM

For some reason I thought It is hard on the differental or the tranny if you are to tow a rear wheel drive car in neutral without removing the drive shaft!? It's good to hear that's it's easy to remove the drive shaft.

speeddreamz · 04-13-2005, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Lantin

For some reason I thought It is hard on the differental or the tranny if you are to tow a rear wheel drive car in neutral without removing the drive shaft!? It's good to hear that's it's easy to remove the drive shaft.

If every time you put your car in neutral (whether auto or neutral) you wre doing damage, there wouldn't be a neutral. I understand your new to this, but seeing as how your a newbie, you should trust MOST of what is said here. Most, not all. But when EVERYONE says one thing most times its right.

Lantin · 04-14-2005, 12:13 AM

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Originally Posted by speeddreamz

If every time you put your car in neutral (whether auto or neutral) you wre doing damage, there wouldn't be a neutral. I understand your new to this, but seeing as how your a newbie, you should trust MOST of what is said here. Most, not all. But when EVERYONE says one thing most times its right.

Well I have been doing a little research on this thing called the internet and have found that if you don't unhook the drive shaft on a RWD automatic you can cause major transmission damage. But there is nothing about towing a manual. Hell if it's that easy to remove the drive shaft I might do it as a precaution.

my240iguanas · 04-17-2005, 04:18 AM

Lantin , if your gonna keep arguing with some zilvia pple that know their stuff ,why dont you just put on your flamesuit right now and just get ready???

*revat619* · 04-17-2005, 04:28 AM

I really dont understand how putting an automatic rwd car in neutral while towing it could damage the tranny. I mean its in neutral! Although, I am a bit curious to know what your sources say causes the "damage" and what the result is. But anyway, if it really bothers you that much, then go ahead and unbolt the driveshaft. Even though you'll be completely wasting your time by doing so, it is very easy to do.

dizoita · 04-17-2005, 09:31 AM

When an auto tranny is driven by the motor it is supplied with high pressure oil everywere, all th gears and clutches get oiled. When it is drive by the rear wheels everything it dry in the tranny as the oil goes to the pan at the bottor. So the bearings are runing dry. You can tow an auto car in neutral but about 30mph and less than 5 miles or so. This same thing does for 5 speed trannys but there are less moving parts in it so the oil that is left on the bearing is enought to keep the bearings alive. It would be good to drive the car like half a mile before towing to get things oiled inside. Then throw it in neutral and your good.

BLT123 · 04-17-2005, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by dizoita

When an auto tranny is driven by the motor it is supplied with high pressure oil everywere, all th gears and clutches get oiled. When it is drive by the rear wheels everything it dry in the tranny as the oil goes to the pan at the bottor. So the bearings are runing dry. You can tow an auto car in neutral but about 30mph and less than 5 miles or so. This same thing does for 5 speed trannys but there are less moving parts in it so the oil that is left on the bearing is enought to keep the bearings alive. It would be good to drive the car like half a mile before towing to get things oiled inside. Then throw it in neutral and your good.

So it IS a good idea not to tow an A/T rear by the front even in neutral right? I mean if it's been sitting there for a while.

420sx · 04-17-2005, 11:01 AM

you shouldnt be getting towed by ur front anyway!! wtf, get a flatbed

BLT123 · 04-17-2005, 11:35 AM

Actually this does make sense..

might wreck your chin that way anyways...

04-13-2005, 09:04 PM	#1
Lantin Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Posts: 14 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	97' 240sx drive shaft Hey Guy's, I was wondering how hard it is to remove the drive shaft off a 97' 240sx. Here is my story. I'm going to pick up a 240sx and tow it back but all I can use to toe it back is one of those dollies that picks up the front tires. So I need to remove the drive shaft for obvious reasons. Is this something that can be done quickly? If so what kind of tools are required. Any help is much appreciated! Thanks, Jason

04-13-2005, 09:17 PM	#2
IGSDann Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Fitchburg, MA Age: 38 Posts: 427 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	If the tranny is in neutral then what do you have to worry about? No need to unbolt it... And uhm for removal that's a dumb question, just roll under the car and you see how simple it is. Two bolts for the middle joint support thingy and 4 bolts connecting to the diff, then plug up the tranny so it doesn't pour oil out. __________________ Pushing 14.7 PSI of all natural boost!!!

04-17-2005, 04:28 AM	#10
revat619 Retired General Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: San Diego Posts: 4,672 Trader Rating: (7) Feedback Score: 7 reviews	I really dont understand how putting an automatic rwd car in neutral while towing it could damage the tranny. I mean its in neutral! Although, I am a bit curious to know what your sources say causes the "damage" and what the result is. But anyway, if it really bothers you that much, then go ahead and unbolt the driveshaft. Even though you'll be completely wasting your time by doing so, it is very easy to do. __________________ www.Jspec.com www.SpeedAlliance.com www.PoweredByMax.net Instagram: @rjsladerade

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BLT123 Leaky Injector Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Philippines Posts: 71 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Actually this does make sense.. might wreck your chin that way anyways... __________________

04-13-2005, 09:40 PM	#4
dizoita Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: tampa fl Posts: 49 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	If it is Auto then you have to take the shaft off now or order a new tranny. If it is 5 speed then Neutral will do the trick!!

04-13-2005, 11:25 PM	#6
Lantin Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Posts: 14 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	For some reason I thought It is hard on the differental or the tranny if you are to tow a rear wheel drive car in neutral without removing the drive shaft!? It's good to hear that's it's easy to remove the drive shaft.

04-17-2005, 04:18 AM	#9
my240iguanas BANNED Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: CAli Posts: 125 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Lantin , if your gonna keep arguing with some zilvia pple that know their stuff ,why dont you just put on your flamesuit right now and just get ready???

04-17-2005, 09:31 AM	#11
dizoita Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: tampa fl Posts: 49 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	When an auto tranny is driven by the motor it is supplied with high pressure oil everywere, all th gears and clutches get oiled. When it is drive by the rear wheels everything it dry in the tranny as the oil goes to the pan at the bottor. So the bearings are runing dry. You can tow an auto car in neutral but about 30mph and less than 5 miles or so. This same thing does for 5 speed trannys but there are less moving parts in it so the oil that is left on the bearing is enought to keep the bearings alive. It would be good to drive the car like half a mile before towing to get things oiled inside. Then throw it in neutral and your good.