Am I capable of replacing my clutch?

[JetmechF16]

Is this a good writeup for a T56? I am replacing my stock setup with a 26 spline Centerforce DFX, but I don't have any transmission experience. Is it easier to seperate the transmission from the bellhousing and then drop? Can I use my new 26 spline input shaft to line up the new clutch package? Thanks!

 

[whyte_03]

Is this a good writeup for a T56? I am replacing my stock setup with a 26 spline Centerforce DFX, but I don't have any transmission experience. Is it easier to seperate the transmission from the bellhousing and then drop? Can I use my new 26 spline input shaft to line up the new clutch package? Thanks!

using the input shaft as a clutch pilot tool?? I think thats the next best thing besides a plastic tool for it. Some say the weight of it might not keep the disk center but i guess it all depends if it is a nice snug fit or if its loose. i was gonna do mine with the input shaft lastnight but i took mine to the tranny shop friday to have it put in my tranny along with the rebuild.. i bought a universal tool from NAPA.. its cool and all but you have to center that disk by eye and feel.. it kind of sucks, but i'm sure it will work either way.

 

[03cobramanIII]

at my age , i got a used rack 900 bucks install i wish i would have gotting one years ago, i did lots of work on the ground b4 it's not fun.

 

[IronTerp]

Wow! This thread was indeed brought back from the dead!

Here's the instructions I used way back when, courtesy of PostBan:

1)Disconnect Battery
2)Get car up on jackstands, tall ones, need 12" under the tires airspace
3)Remove Shifter handle, bezel/plate and then shifter.
4)Remove mid pipe
5)Remove driveshaft (trans plug to keep from leaking or wrap tailshaft with towel/ziploc "diaper") Drain it works too.
6)Remove Trans mount
7)Unplug all electrical connections from the trans
8)Remove clutch inspection cover
9)Detach clutch cable
10)Remove lower 4 trans bolts
11)Support with trans jack
12)Remove remaining upper trans bolts
13)Slide trans back and lower trans jack down
14)Remove Starter 13mm socket, tons of extensions
15)Remove Bellhousing bolts (remember there are two on the front face holding the bellhousing shield on)
16)Remove Bellhousing
17)Remove pressure plate bolts and pressure plate/clutch
18)Remove flywheel bolts and flywheel

Do LDC cooling mod!

INSTALL
19)Be sure bellhousing shield is in place on dowels
20)Install new flywheel and bolts 60ftlb
21)Hold clutch plate in place with alignment tool
22)Attach pressure plate and bolts, 35ftlb (BE SURE clutch alignment tool appears to be sticking straight out before you tighten too hard.)
22)Remove alignment tool
22)Install Bellhousing and bolts, remember the two that face forward attaching the bellhousing shield. The two top bellhousing bolts also hold a bracket that supports some wiring. 60ftlbs
23)Install starter 30ftlbs
21)Put trans in any gear (with your finger)
22)Raise trans up with trans jack, insert input shaft into clutch slowly while slowly turning tailshaft (aids alignment)
23)Push trans all the way forward, install trans bolts 40ftlbs
24)Install trans mount and bolts 40ftlbs
25)Reinstall all electrical connections on trans.
26)Install Clutch cable
27)Install clutch inspection cover
28)Reinstall driveshaft and bolts 100ftlbs
29)Reinstall midpipe 30ftlbs
30)Reinstall shifter/plate and bezel
31)Lower car

 

[SVTkel]

Great write up IronTerp. Now I would pay money for a few pics.

Wow! This thread was indeed brought back from the dead!

Here's the instructions I used way back when, courtesy of PostBan:

1)Disconnect Battery
2)Get car up on jackstands, tall ones, need 12" under the tires airspace
3)Remove Shifter handle, bezel/plate and then shifter.
4)Remove mid pipe
5)Remove driveshaft (trans plug to keep from leaking or wrap tailshaft with towel/ziploc "diaper") Drain it works too.
6)Remove Trans mount
7)Unplug all electrical connections from the trans
8)Remove clutch inspection cover
9)Detach clutch cable
10)Remove lower 4 trans bolts
11)Support with trans jack
12)Remove remaining upper trans bolts
13)Slide trans back and lower trans jack down
14)Remove Starter 13mm socket, tons of extensions
15)Remove Bellhousing bolts (remember there are two on the front face holding the bellhousing shield on)
16)Remove Bellhousing
17)Remove pressure plate bolts and pressure plate/clutch
18)Remove flywheel bolts and flywheel

Do LDC cooling mod!

INSTALL
19)Be sure bellhousing shield is in place on dowels
20)Install new flywheel and bolts 60ftlb
21)Hold clutch plate in place with alignment tool
22)Attach pressure plate and bolts, 35ftlb (BE SURE clutch alignment tool appears to be sticking straight out before you tighten too hard.)
22)Remove alignment tool
22)Install Bellhousing and bolts, remember the two that face forward attaching the bellhousing shield. The two top bellhousing bolts also hold a bracket that supports some wiring. 60ftlbs
23)Install starter 30ftlbs
21)Put trans in any gear (with your finger)
22)Raise trans up with trans jack, insert input shaft into clutch slowly while slowly turning tailshaft (aids alignment)
23)Push trans all the way forward, install trans bolts 40ftlbs
24)Install trans mount and bolts 40ftlbs
25)Reinstall all electrical connections on trans.
26)Install Clutch cable
27)Install clutch inspection cover
28)Reinstall driveshaft and bolts 100ftlbs
29)Reinstall midpipe 30ftlbs
30)Reinstall shifter/plate and bezel
31)Lower car

 

[IronTerp]

Great write up IronTerp. Now I would pay money for a few pics.

Yeah Kel, I thought seriously about matching the writeup with pics after I did my install........It would be a needed addition to our "How to" section.

 

[vipergts281]

How long do you guys think it will take to swap my T-56 with another one? No lift, would be in my driveway. I have done smaller jobs before, brakes a million times, catback, h-pipe. I am not a total newb, but I am not a mechanic either.

My current trans is messed up, have another one sitting in my backyard, just need to swap them.

How much do you think it would cost to have a shop do it?

Thanks!

 

[IronTerp]

How long do you guys think it will take to swap my T-56 with another one? No lift, would be in my driveway. I have done smaller jobs before, brakes a million times, catback, h-pipe. I am not a total newb, but I am not a mechanic either.

My current trans is messed up, have another one sitting in my backyard, just need to swap them.

How much do you think it would cost to have a shop do it?

Thanks!

You could definately handle it Gene. Especially since it's just the transmission and not the whole clutch. That upper starter bolt can be a bear the first time you take it out. Jason and I had his out and modified in anhour on 2 seperate occasions. You're just down to these steps:

1)Disconnect Battery
2)Get car up on jackstands, tall ones, need 12" under the tires airspace
3)Remove Shifter handle, bezel/plate and then shifter.
4)Remove mid pipe
5)Remove driveshaft (trans plug to keep from leaking or wrap tailshaft with towel/ziploc "diaper") Drain it works too.
6)Remove Trans mount
7)Unplug all electrical connections from the trans
8)Remove clutch inspection cover
9)Detach clutch cable
10)Remove lower 4 trans bolts
11)Support with trans jack
12)Remove remaining upper trans bolts
13)Slide trans back and lower trans jack down

 

[mystic04]

Gene if you can get the car over to my place we can use my garage if need be no heat but it's better than the driveway in late december.i got stands and ramps and floor matts to lay on the matts are great for keeping you off the cold cement floor. and a small jack but i been looking to find a excuse to buy a bigger and better jack , and this will fit the bill doing a trans swap.