Can someone save me some head scratching later?

[Speedbird]

Two questions since this is my first one.
I will be swinging the engine and transmission in the car someday.
Does the Z bar have to be put in while the transmission is going in?
Or is can I work the z bar stuff in afterwards?
Looks like I've got to get the ball through the little hole.
I'm thinking a socket and use a press or vice to squeeze it over the ball.
Any other suggestions.

 

[Beekeeper]

It can be done afterwards

 

[lewtot184]

i used to do it after the engine and trans were installed.

 

[Daves69]

^^^^^This.

Before you completely bolt the engine and trans assembly in, you might try to verify the torque shaft alignment. A length of threaded rod run through the frame side ball mount can give you an idea where you're at.

 

[terzmo]

do after...one less thing to get in the way when dropping engine/trans in