Toyota FWD/MR2 Gearbox Tech - Diff removal

[xsspeed]

I am trying to pull an LSD out of an S54 gearbox, have undone the bellhousing but it appears as though it will only come free so far (unless I am being a pussy with it).

I suspect what needs to happen is, I need to undo the end cover on the gearbox and pull off 5th, before I am able to pull out the remainder of the gearset - is anyone able to confirm this?

The s54 appears to be very similar to the c series just a bit larger so anyone who has played with c52's/c56's might know the answer?

Appreaciate any help,

Cheers
Steve

[85AW20v]

I haven't done an S54 but if it comes apart about 12-15mm, there are either one or two - can't remember - 12mm bolts that you can get to near the bell housing end. Something to do with the reverse gear selector I think. It's a bit of a slow process to get them undone but then no need to remove 5th gear.

[xsspeed]

ah yep spotted those and was going to undo, but decided to stop and ask lol

I think I might take off 5th though, as this sw20 s54 is a known good gearset, so might just swap on a fwd case to use the fwd shifters

Wish I had thought of this earlier

Anyone have experience pulling 5th off? what do I need besides gear pullers?

[Malcolm]

Or you can just not swap anything and use the box as is, no difference in housing between mr2/fwd, you just need to swap selector lever which should be easy as

[xsspeed]

this was my initial plan, but both the fwd s54's I have, have a smaller diameter 'hump' on them on the fwd selectpr side than the mr2 one.

I will look for more fwd s54's but if I can't find a suitable one I will just swap the case