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Apr 13, 2009 | 02:47 PM

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St. Jude Donor '09

Clutch Replacment ?s

I am taking on the task of replacing the clutch and slave cylinder this coming weekend and have a couple of questions that I could not find answers via search.

1. Is there a way to get the torque tube off from the bell housing without dropping the rear craddle/tranny/diff?

2. Do I need to take the shifter out of the car first?

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Apr 13, 2009 | 02:59 PM

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no u have to drop whole rear cradle and yes u have to take the shifter out i just did this project last weekend and it was easy just time consuming

Apr 13, 2009 | 03:22 PM

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Thanks I was just hoping someone found a way to keep the cradle in place and make sure that I dont have the interrior rip out.

Apr 13, 2009 | 03:30 PM

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Interior part is easy; I did that in the process of getting the assemblies out.

While you are doing that, it's a great time to check the seals on the diff and replace them if necessary.

Apr 13, 2009 | 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by yakisoba

Interior part is easy; I did that in the process of getting the assemblies out.

While you are doing that, it's a great time to check the seals on the diff and replace them if necessary.

I better not have to do the seals again since the dealer did them 10K ago.
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Apr 13, 2009 | 03:48 PM

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Good time to upgrade the shifter to shorter through C6 ZO6 unit.

Why are you replacing the slave cylinder?

Apr 13, 2009 | 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Eric D

Good time to upgrade the shifter to shorter through C6 ZO6 unit.

Why are you replacing the slave cylinder?

It is the actual part that has failed. The clutch has 88K miles on it and I do not want to have to get back into the whole thing again in another 10K if I can keep from it.

I was looking for a Short throw but seems that most have been grabbed up already. I don't feel like buying a new one this time around and this is just a daily driver car and don't need a lot of extra things right now.

Apr 13, 2009 | 04:11 PM

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If you havent gotten your parts already, check this thread out.(link in the first post) Mike seems to be a great knowledgeable guy. I have my Level 3 ordered. Youll need a flywheel holder/turner and the Ford a/c-fuel line tool also for the clutch hydraulic line. Also, not a bad idea to get the remote bleeder set up. Good Luck!

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Apr 13, 2009 | 04:28 PM

AM.MSCL

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Originally Posted by 81c3

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-p...-arp-save.html

I have everything but the bolt thread fluid (can't think of thename at the moment) and the brake fluid. I do not have a clutch hydraulic line tool either. thanks

Apr 13, 2009 | 04:47 PM

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Get 2 harbor freight tranny jacks, cheap and makes the job very doable on the floor. Not breaking parts, is money well spent! just get an the assortment of plastic line disconnect tools.