Changing Clutch - Tips ?

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Oct 9, 2007 | 05:56 AM

jml_911

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Changing Clutch - Tips ?

Hiya

I bought a Textralia clutch - and now face the challenge of fitting it !

Any advice- short cuts will be much appreciated

C5 Z06 (2001)

Oct 9, 2007 | 10:16 AM

Darkhalf

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Time, patience, jacks, jack stands, tranny jack and cold beer

Unless you are lucky enough to have access to a hoist then its even easier. Oh don't forget the back pain medicine, just in case

Oct 9, 2007 | 11:05 AM

runamuk

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When you take the car apart, slide the entire drivetrain/rear suspension assembly out of the car while still assembled and then when you put the car together, first install the torque tube (this makes it easier to engage the pilot bearing) then the trans/diff and finally the rear suspension.

Oct 9, 2007 | 11:09 AM

jml_911

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I'll be borrowing some ramps - so at least that will be one less problem
i was hoping there might be a magic genie trick to it all

Oct 9, 2007 | 11:39 AM

willseph

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You are going to want to get all 4 wheels off the ground, pretty high too. I've only done it using a lift, and still it was a bitch. Make sure you have a few extra hands around when it's time to drop the rear suspension and torque tube/trans/rear diff.

Oct 9, 2007 | 12:43 PM

Brandon619

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Originally Posted by jml_911

Hiya

I bought a Textralia clutch - and now face the challenge of fitting it !

Any advice- short cuts will be much appreciated

C5 Z06 (2001)

I would get a remote bleeder and new slave if you haven't already. I just got done doing this and do yourself a favor keep the trans, diff, and torque tube altogether. Trust me when doing it on the ground it makes it easier.

Oct 9, 2007 | 01:00 PM

vettenuts

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Here's some of my tips:

Link

Oct 9, 2007 | 01:20 PM

at88mph

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From: The artist formally known as NONO5.0 Mobile, Al

I just did this job this past weekend. Here is the guide I used:

http://www.cajundude.com/c5techhome.htm

Save the 'Dope's Clutch How To Write Up'

It mentions in there that when your reinstalling the torque tube, watch the wires to make sure they don't get pinched on re-assembly. TRUST ME!!! DEFINITELY make sure the wires aren't in there!

I was able to do the removal and replacement with 2 ordinary floor jacks instead of the tranny jacks recommended. I used bungie cords to tie the torque tube and the diff to to remove and reinstall. Good luck! It looks alot worse than it actually is. Its actually fairly simple.