Clutch swap
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Clutch swap
'Tis time to get this done... my stock clutch is starting to really hate life and has slipped a couple times on me. I have a brand new Valair kevlar/ceramic clutch kit, and I borrowed a trans jack. The base on the trans jack is only about a foot square at best, and I'm not 100% sure it will even lift high enough to support my trans without blocking it up some.
Any tips or pointers for making sure the trans is supported well? I was going to have the shop do it but at almost $600 for just labor I think I'll pass...
Any tips or pointers for making sure the trans is supported well? I was going to have the shop do it but at almost $600 for just labor I think I'll pass...
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When I changed my clutch I dropped both driveshafts at the t case, unbolted the trans crossmember, slid it all back far enough to access the clutch/flywheel, and supported the front of the trans with a floor jack. Worked pretty well I reckon.
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Two floor jacks is what I used. Took it out with the t case on. Put it back with two separate. A tranny jack would have been excellent and probably a little safer but went with what I had lol. Its not to bad a job really. And you'll love that clutch btw. A little grabby but nothing like the full ceramic.
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And for the record I'd separate the two before. Would have made it alot easier to maneuver under the truck. Also the top trans bolts are pita to get to. I made a wrench when I had pulled the motor which came in handy.
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I have had to do that the last 2 stabs.
It just wont line up right, so i'll get it started and pick up the T-case and slam it home.
It just wont line up right, so i'll get it started and pick up the T-case and slam it home.
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I dropped a ...
I forgot what I dropped in there last time. A washer or something.
.....
Yeah, dont remember, anyways, I took off the side inspection covers for the PTO's after it was drained and just ran a strap though there to tie it to the jack, that worked really really well.
Oh, the spacer for my short throw fell down in there. I just had it to grab it and it slipped from my fingers and fell inside the case. DOH!
I forgot what I dropped in there last time. A washer or something.
.....
Yeah, dont remember, anyways, I took off the side inspection covers for the PTO's after it was drained and just ran a strap though there to tie it to the jack, that worked really really well.
Oh, the spacer for my short throw fell down in there. I just had it to grab it and it slipped from my fingers and fell inside the case. DOH!
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