Changing clutch for the first time...

rtz · 02-27-2001, 01:18 AM

If you are trying to do this for the cheapest amount, just change the clutch disc itself since that is what will be worn out.

Get the flywheel resurfaced only if you think it's warped or, if your current clutch chattered. Or if you think it looks like it needs to be resurfaced, and you have a place that can do it. Around here, http://www.oreilyauto.com/ can resurface flywheels, drums, and rotors.

Also, be sure to change out the throwout bearing. It's pretty cheap, and you don't want it going out on you later on.

You might change out the rear main seal on the back of the motor while you are at it too. I always do as I might as well. Saves me from having to do it later.

As for "Any tips on how to make things go smoother", you might go ahead and take loose the shifter boot and that rubber panel under that as it consumes time to do it. Then when you get ready to pull the transmission, unbolt the shifter and remove it.

After that it's just a matter of unbolting the cat back exhaust from the H-Pipe and then disconnecting the H-Pipe from the headers. Undo the Oxygen Senors first though.

Also, the 4 bolts that connect the driveshaft to the rear end are torqued to like 85 foot pounds if I remember right and atleast on mine, it needed a 12 point socket for those 4 bolts. Make sure you already have that socket before you begin.

Then you have the starter to unbolt, be sure to disconnect the battery first. Then the 4 bolts on the bellhousing and the 2 on the crossmember, and the 2 for the transmission mount. And the clutch cable and the wire for the backup light.

I think that's all there is too it. It's been awhile since I've done it, but I've done it several times before and it's pretty easy, it just takes some time.

If you have a good set of tools and all your parts before hand, it should be pretty easy.

Let us know how it went when you get back.

Good luck.

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02-27-2001, 01:18 AM	#1
rtz Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 180	If you are trying to do this for the cheapest amount, just change the clutch disc itself since that is what will be worn out. Get the flywheel resurfaced only if you think it's warped or, if your current clutch chattered. Or if you think it looks like it needs to be resurfaced, and you have a place that can do it. Around here, http://www.oreilyauto.com/ can resurface flywheels, drums, and rotors. Also, be sure to change out the throwout bearing. It's pretty cheap, and you don't want it going out on you later on. You might change out the rear main seal on the back of the motor while you are at it too. I always do as I might as well. Saves me from having to do it later. As for "Any tips on how to make things go smoother", you might go ahead and take loose the shifter boot and that rubber panel under that as it consumes time to do it. Then when you get ready to pull the transmission, unbolt the shifter and remove it. After that it's just a matter of unbolting the cat back exhaust from the H-Pipe and then disconnecting the H-Pipe from the headers. Undo the Oxygen Senors first though. Also, the 4 bolts that connect the driveshaft to the rear end are torqued to like 85 foot pounds if I remember right and atleast on mine, it needed a 12 point socket for those 4 bolts. Make sure you already have that socket before you begin. Then you have the starter to unbolt, be sure to disconnect the battery first. Then the 4 bolts on the bellhousing and the 2 on the crossmember, and the 2 for the transmission mount. And the clutch cable and the wire for the backup light. I think that's all there is too it. It's been awhile since I've done it, but I've done it several times before and it's pretty easy, it just takes some time. If you have a good set of tools and all your parts before hand, it should be pretty easy. Let us know how it went when you get back. Good luck.