The old clutch has just about made me my moneys worth, so its time to replce it. Anyone accomplish this by themselfs? Is it pretty much cut and dry? Anything that makes it a pain to do (bolt access, etc.) does the motor need to be dropped or can i just take the tranny off the back end and slap it all back together?

JJ

It's kind of a pain, if you are crawling around on the floor. But it can be done, with a set of exra hands. Plan on at least 8 hours of solid work to get it in and out.

kris,

is it recommended to just yank the tranny and transfer case together out of there, or unbolt them from each other? anyone know the torques for the flywheel bolts, etc? do we need to do anything with the engine or can it be left alone?

kris,

is it recommended to just yank the tranny and transfer case together out of there, or unbolt them from each other? anyone know the torques for the flywheel bolts, etc? do we need to do anything with the engine or can it be left alone?

It is alot easier if the transfer case has been seperated from the tranny. It makes it not so bulky, and not as heavy.

For the flywheel bolts, apply thread lock adhesive to 2 or 3 threads on the end of the bolts. Install and uniformly tighten the mounting bolts in several passes, in the sequence shown.

http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/wetoddimage.wtdr/wNzY5OTYzNnM0MTNkZmQzMXk1NDE%3D.jpg

Torque: 65 ft.lbs.(900 kgf-cm,88 Nm) for V6 motors, and 80 ft.lbs. (108 N.m , 1,100 kgfcm) for 4 Cylinder motors. Which do you have by the way?

The engine should be fine, as it will be sitting on two motor mounts. While the tranny is off, definatly resurface the flywheel, or purchase a new one. When I do a clutch job, I always do a rear main seal as well, even if it looks like it is in good shape. You never know when you will be in there next.

kris, thanks for the info, I have a v6. So basically pull the transfer case, then the tranny and iam good to go....Is there any "how the hell do i get to that or how do you get this out of here"? to any of this? I have done clutches and engine R/R's before, just checking for any tips on pulling stuff out, BTW thanks for the rear main seal info, plub forgot about that!!

JJ

Yeah, you will fight with the two top 17mm bellhousing bolts. There is really know way to get to them, unless you have a long extension, say 3'. The one I use at work is a 42''-1/2" to 3/8" extension, with a wobbly 17mm socket. That seems to work perfect. However, if you have basic tools, you will fight with them. I dont think there is any way around it.