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jt1583 · 12-17-2005, 02:01 PM

alright, this will be the second time in 2 months installing a new clutch and flywheel and I want to make sure i get it dead on, because the only thing worse then doing something twice due to error is doing it three times i have a resurfaced and a centerforce dual friction clutch. here is the jist of what i plan on doing if you have any input at all, want to add more steps or modify current ones, please let it be known!

Flywheel install
*Align flywheel on crank
*Using red loc - tite on the bolts, thread in by hand and torque to 72-80 ft lbs, i was going to do 80 because i don't want them backing out, would there be a reason to torque more in the middle or lower on the 72-80 range?
*Torque the bolts in a cross-hitch style holding the crank bolt to keep everything still

Clutch Install
*Clean flywheel surface of all dirt and what not
*Place clutch disc on flywheel and hold there with clutch alignment tool
*Put pressure plate on top and hand thread in all 6 bolts
*Torque to spec in a cross hitch pattern (loc - tite?)

Tranny/clutch pedal
*Apply a lithium grease to all the points noted in the fsm (i've got a white lithium greese thats more liquidy then jello-y, should I look for something else?
*The part im confused about is adjusting the clutch pedal, i know how to turn the pushrod in and out but how do i know where is a good point?

I think that sums it up, but let me know if there is anything else i need to know/do for a successful clutch install.

HIGHMILEHATCH · 12-17-2005, 02:41 PM

Sounds just like how I'd do it. Good to see people being meticulous about their work.

aznpoopy · 12-17-2005, 03:50 PM

you need to pull your pilot bearing and put in a new one.

you also need to replace your throw out bearing.

as far as other things you may want to consider doing, i took the opportunity to replace the engine rear main crank seal. with the flywheel off it's right there.

as for seals on the transmission, there is the rear seal that sits around the driveshaft on the ass end, and also a front gasket and oil seal under a plate on the front end.

infinitexsound · 12-17-2005, 05:16 PM

check the slave if its still good.. and what poopy said pretty much sums it up

sdtouge · 12-17-2005, 05:23 PM

you dont need to replace either.

all i would add is
dildo
anal lube
you should be ready to go.

12-17-2005, 02:01 PM	#1
jt1583 Zilvia Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Georgia Age: 36 Posts: 263 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	clutch / flywheel install pre check list? alright, this will be the second time in 2 months installing a new clutch and flywheel and I want to make sure i get it dead on, because the only thing worse then doing something twice due to error is doing it three times i have a resurfaced and a centerforce dual friction clutch. here is the jist of what i plan on doing if you have any input at all, want to add more steps or modify current ones, please let it be known! Flywheel install Align flywheel on crank Using red loc - tite on the bolts, thread in by hand and torque to 72-80 ft lbs, i was going to do 80 because i don't want them backing out, would there be a reason to torque more in the middle or lower on the 72-80 range? Torque the bolts in a cross-hitch style holding the crank bolt to keep everything still Clutch Install Clean flywheel surface of all dirt and what not Place clutch disc on flywheel and hold there with clutch alignment tool Put pressure plate on top and hand thread in all 6 bolts Torque to spec in a cross hitch pattern (loc - tite?) Tranny/clutch pedal Apply a lithium grease to all the points noted in the fsm (i've got a white lithium greese thats more liquidy then jello-y, should I look for something else? *The part im confused about is adjusting the clutch pedal, i know how to turn the pushrod in and out but how do i know where is a good point? I think that sums it up, but let me know if there is anything else i need to know/do for a successful clutch install.

12-17-2005, 02:41 PM	#2
HIGHMILEHATCH Zilvia Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: PA Age: 43 Posts: 182 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Sounds just like how I'd do it. Good to see people being meticulous about their work. __________________ www.street-solutions.com www.evans-tuning.com

12-17-2005, 05:16 PM	#4
infinitexsound Post Whore! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: INtraweb Age: 41 Posts: 3,522 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	check the slave if its still good.. and what poopy said pretty much sums it up __________________ S14 TrackSlut coming to a raceway near you... 510 TimeAttack on its way...

12-17-2005, 03:50 PM	#3
aznpoopy Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: New Jersey Age: 43 Posts: 5,013 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	you need to pull your pilot bearing and put in a new one. you also need to replace your throw out bearing. as far as other things you may want to consider doing, i took the opportunity to replace the engine rear main crank seal. with the flywheel off it's right there. as for seals on the transmission, there is the rear seal that sits around the driveshaft on the ass end, and also a front gasket and oil seal under a plate on the front end.

12-17-2005, 05:23 PM	#5
sdtouge BANNED Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: san diego Posts: 479 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	you dont need to replace either. all i would add is dildo anal lube you should be ready to go.