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Posted by 94_5.0 (Member # 6130) on :
 
Anything i should be aware of or know before i start. ex: special tools? And can anyone go step by step and make me a list. Thanks all is appreciated. Im familiar with cars but never have changed a clutch. [patriot]

94 gt 5liter 5speeed.

[ May 30, 2007, 11:39 PM: Message edited by: 94_5.0 ]
 
Posted by kingmoochr (Member # 5834) on :
 
you ARE putting in a freshly resurfaced flywheel, correct?
 
Posted by 94_5.0 (Member # 6130) on :
 
new flywheel.....
 
Posted by 94_5.0 (Member # 6130) on :
 
Comon someone help me out.???????
 
Posted by JohnB (Member # 969) on :
 
Make sure you have a clutch alignment tool...

A step-by-step checklist? Yup, I beleive it's at Chiltons.com! [Wink]
 
Posted by 94_5.0 (Member # 6130) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by JohnB:
Make sure you have a clutch alignment tool...

A step-by-step checklist? Yup, I beleive it's at Chiltons.com! [Wink]
furniture store???????
 
Posted by JohnB (Member # 969) on :
 
It was a joke... [Razz]

Best thing you can do is pick up a shop manual. Want the basics? Remove the shifter handle, driveshaft, starter, H-pipe, index plate cover bolts (2 each), remove the clutch cable cover, disconnect the clutch cable, remove the trans crossmember, transmission, pressure plate, clutch disc. Install in reverse order. Don't forget to install a new throwout and pilot bearing.
 
Posted by 91 5.0 5speed (Member # 1867) on :
 
Out of curiousity, what will haooen if you do not resurface the flywheel?
 
Posted by 94_5.0 (Member # 6130) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by 91 5.0 5speed:
Out of curiousity, what will haooen if you do not resurface the flywheel?
im guessing rough shifts???????
 
Posted by JohnB (Member # 969) on :
 
Uneven wear of the clutch disc, disc chatter, or contamination of the clutch (will not fully engage or disengage).
 
Posted by Luke87GT (Member # 21) on :
 
its a pretty straight forward job.

Always replace the TO bearing, Pilot bearing, and RMS if you have the tranny out.

DEFINITELY get a T5 steel bearing retainer too.

Like JB said, use that clutch alignment tool.

Enjoy!
 
Posted by rickm347 (Member # 5323) on :
 
the pilot bearing the back of the motor might not be as easy as you want it to be. go to autozone and get a pilot bearing puller and slide hammer. they are a bitch.

*also get loctite for the flywheel bolts, alignment tool, torque wrench. . . . .and some beer and thats about it

[ May 31, 2007, 03:48 PM: Message edited by: rickm347 ]
 
Posted by RiverCityAuto (Member # 7664) on :
 
how did the clutch install go..? you got some good details above so I hope all went well
 




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