Changing a Clutch For the First Time
08-19-2010, 08:51 PM
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Changing a Clutch For the First Time I ordered a premium Monster level 3 clutch today and I'm hoping that I could do the swap myself. I know the transmission needs to be dropped as well as the drive shaft and shifter. Is it that complicated of a job or just time consuming?
08-20-2010, 02:26 PM
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If you've never pulled out a transmission and replaced a clutch before, it might take you some time. You'll need to get the car up on jackstands high enough to where you have enough room to work on it. A short trans jack comes in handy but I've done it using a regular floor jack with ratchet straps.
Ideally, if you have access to a lift to do it on its a piece of cake.
Ideally, if you have access to a lift to do it on its a piece of cake.
08-20-2010, 05:35 PM
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Ideally a lift is best. But i think the job is more time consuming than anything. I dropped my trans out in like 45 minutes lying on my back with the car up as high as it could go on jack stands. So its not at all difficult you just gotta pay a little attention to how it all comes apart and such. But its not hard. Just take your time
08-21-2010, 12:00 AM
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two good floor jacks makes a world of difference. The first time I took it out I had one small floor jack. That sucked, Second time I took it out and put it in two big floor jacks. Wow so easy, trans went in with 1/10 as much effort and seriously 1/5 the time.