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Hello everybody!! happy new year!! bonne année 2014!!
I have e little problèm,i believe that the receiver for the clutch bearing is dead.
is there a link with e "how to" dismantle the clutch( C5 1998 Bm6)
merci
Jean FRANCE
I have e little problèm,i believe that the receiver for the clutch bearing is dead.
is there a link with e "how to" dismantle the clutch( C5 1998 Bm6)
merci
Jean FRANCE
Last edited by jeanC5; Jan 20, 2014 at 07:07 AM.
Melting Slicks
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If you do a search, there is probably a how-to.
Replacing the clutch is just like any other RWD American V8. Remove transmission, remove bell housing, remove clutch.
If it's something you are going to tackle yourself I highly recommend obtaining the FSM and reading before you start.
Replacing the clutch is just like any other RWD American V8. Remove transmission, remove bell housing, remove clutch.
If it's something you are going to tackle yourself I highly recommend obtaining the FSM and reading before you start.
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You don't need an FSM....tutorials on this site are great A lift would help tremendously...but we have done this numerous times on jackstands...you need good tools, very solid jackstands, a good heavy
duty jack, a transmission jack...at least two people...first time could take you 2 solid days to finish....don't forget to save your old flywheel,
clutch assembly so you can have the balance matched to your new one..also mark the mounting positions of the flywheel and disk so the
new ones are installed the same way...we found out the hard way and now have a vibration problem.
duty jack, a transmission jack...at least two people...first time could take you 2 solid days to finish....don't forget to save your old flywheel,
clutch assembly so you can have the balance matched to your new one..also mark the mounting positions of the flywheel and disk so the
new ones are installed the same way...we found out the hard way and now have a vibration problem.
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You don't need an FSM....tutorials on this site are great A lift would help tremendously...but we have done this numerous times on jackstands...you need good tools, very solid jackstands, a good heavy
duty jack, a transmission jack...at least two people...first time could take you 2 solid days to finish....don't forget to save your old flywheel,
clutch assembly so you can have the balance matched to your new one..also mark the mounting positions of the flywheel and disk so the
new ones are installed the same way...we found out the hard way and now have a vibration problem.
duty jack, a transmission jack...at least two people...first time could take you 2 solid days to finish....don't forget to save your old flywheel,
clutch assembly so you can have the balance matched to your new one..also mark the mounting positions of the flywheel and disk so the
new ones are installed the same way...we found out the hard way and now have a vibration problem.
Please please please take this advice. Mark the orientation of your flywheel to your crank before removing it, and hang on to your original unit. If just replacing the original unit, make sure you put it back in the same orientation. If replacing with a new unit, take the small extra effort to have your new FW/PP combo match balanced to the original. If you are not aware, these engines went through a final assembly balance check, and some were fine tuned balanced EXTERNALY with weights added in the FW, damper, or both. Just pay attention and be diligent.
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JeanC5,
Please please please take this advice. Mark the orientation of your flywheel to your crank before removing it, and hang on to your original unit. If just replacing the original unit, make sure you put it back in the same orientation. If replacing with a new unit, take the small extra effort to have your new FW/PP combo match balanced to the original. If you are not aware, these engines went through a final assembly balance check, and some were fine tuned balanced EXTERNALY with weights added in the FW, damper, or both. Just pay attention and be diligent.
Please please please take this advice. Mark the orientation of your flywheel to your crank before removing it, and hang on to your original unit. If just replacing the original unit, make sure you put it back in the same orientation. If replacing with a new unit, take the small extra effort to have your new FW/PP combo match balanced to the original. If you are not aware, these engines went through a final assembly balance check, and some were fine tuned balanced EXTERNALY with weights added in the FW, damper, or both. Just pay attention and be diligent.
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here is a link that shows a pic of a FW with a weight installed:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-t...utch-swap.html
Just look at the 12 equally spaced holes around the perimeter of your FW, if you can't see through a hole, then you have a weight installed in it.
Here is a link to a very good write up on the weights as used in the harmonic damper
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-t...ight-info.html
here is a link to a very good DIY clutch write up from Dope.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-t...all-guide.html
good luck
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-t...utch-swap.html
Just look at the 12 equally spaced holes around the perimeter of your FW, if you can't see through a hole, then you have a weight installed in it.
Here is a link to a very good write up on the weights as used in the harmonic damper
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-t...ight-info.html
here is a link to a very good DIY clutch write up from Dope.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-t...all-guide.html
good luck
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here is a link that shows a pic of a FW with a weight installed:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-t...utch-swap.html
Just look at the 12 equally spaced holes around the perimeter of your FW, if you can't see through a hole, then you have a weight installed in it.
Here is a link to a very good write up on the weights as used in the harmonic damper
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-t...ight-info.html
here is a link to a very good DIY clutch write up from Dope.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-t...all-guide.html
good luck
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-t...utch-swap.html
Just look at the 12 equally spaced holes around the perimeter of your FW, if you can't see through a hole, then you have a weight installed in it.
Here is a link to a very good write up on the weights as used in the harmonic damper
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-t...ight-info.html
here is a link to a very good DIY clutch write up from Dope.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-t...all-guide.html
good luck
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I found it easier to install the torque tube first then the tranny. You will probably separate them anyway to check the TT. Also, the TT is more manageable with out the tranny hanging on the end. It is also a good idea to check your slave for leaks before you get the whole darn thing back together, trust me on that one.
Good luck
Good luck
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I found it easier to install the torque tube first then the tranny. You will probably separate them anyway to check the TT. Also, the TT is more manageable with out the tranny hanging on the end. It is also a good idea to check your slave for leaks before you get the whole darn thing back together, trust me on that one.
Good luck
Good luck
I wouldn't even check the slave cyl, I would just replace it.
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I should have said new slave. I just figured he would install a new one.
I do have all the fancy tools & toys like lifts, rolling jacks & big rolling hydraulic trans jacks. I still found it easier to separate them. he will also be less likely to damage the NEW pilot bearing he will most likely install. He should check his TT anyway
It is just my opinion, everybody has their own way. I am to old and fat these days to do it on my back.
Good luck to the OP. Just take you time and do your research before you start.
I do have all the fancy tools & toys like lifts, rolling jacks & big rolling hydraulic trans jacks. I still found it easier to separate them. he will also be less likely to damage the NEW pilot bearing he will most likely install. He should check his TT anyway
It is just my opinion, everybody has their own way. I am to old and fat these days to do it on my back.
Good luck to the OP. Just take you time and do your research before you start.
