Thinking about changing clutch myself
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Joined: Sep 2006
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From: Hialeah FL
Thinking about changing clutch myself
I need to replace my clutch, and I am thinking of going with the Z06 clutch for now. I asked in another post what the process is to replacing the clutch, and it sounds difficult but doable.
I have been looking at some pics about the install, and the only difficult part looks to be with dropping the rear end. Are there any websites that show a step by step look at the install?
Is there any alignment needed after the install? Is the torque tube the driveshaft? Is the clutch slave the throw-out bearing? Sorry guys I am mustang guy.I want to do the swap during x-mas break when I don't have school.
I have been looking at some pics about the install, and the only difficult part looks to be with dropping the rear end. Are there any websites that show a step by step look at the install?
Is there any alignment needed after the install? Is the torque tube the driveshaft? Is the clutch slave the throw-out bearing? Sorry guys I am mustang guy.I want to do the swap during x-mas break when I don't have school.
Racer
Joined: Nov 2002
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From: Auburn AL
I would personally not do it without a lift, especially having seen it done multiple times on my car. I know people have done it but It takes about 5 hours min. with a lift and an experienced tech. If you do decide to takle this project I would strongly recommend watching someone do it first, maybe at a dealership.
Racer
Joined: Jul 2005
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From: Atl Ga
I did one a couple weeks back. A lift is not a must. What is a must is a good low profile transmission jack. Do not attempt this using trolly jacks or racing jacks to support the transmission. Given the size of the tranny + diff + TQ tube its far to awkward. Go buy a tranny jack and attack it. It wasnt that hard....just time consuming.
