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Looking for a MT82 clutch DIY
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<blockquote data-quote="wbt" data-source="post: 10978867" data-attributes="member: 113712"><p>Some info that may help:</p><p></p><p><a href="http://www.modularfords.com/forums/f259/clutch-alignment-tool-172752/" target="_blank">Clutch alignment tool</a></p><p></p><p>I didn't do a write up but there are a few gotchas.</p><p></p><p>Disconnect the battery.</p><p></p><p>There is a wiring harness that runs along the top of the transmission. You will want to unplug all connections including where the O2 sensors attach. May need to access these connections from the top between the firewall and back of intake.</p><p></p><p>Remove mid-pipes and stock H pipe or O/R H or X. (Cat-back can stay in place but I would place some old wrags around the muffler tips to prevent damaging the rear lower valance.)</p><p></p><p>Remove front O2 sensors.</p><p></p><p>Remove shifter and tail housing mount.</p><p></p><p>(optional) Drain the trans fluid.</p><p></p><p>Remove starter. The top bolt is a PITA.</p><p></p><p>Support the transmission with a trans jack or other setup. I used a large floor jack with a block of wood.</p><p></p><p>Remove the cross member.</p><p></p><p>Remove driveshaft.</p><p></p><p>Disconnect the line to the throwout bearing. The connection is on the driver side of the trans and has a clip that must be pried out with a small screw driver. Brake fluid will leak so be prepared to mop/catch it.</p><p></p><p>Remove the heat shield located by the stock cats. No need to tear those up.</p><p></p><p>Remove the transmission to block bolts. </p><p></p><p>Wiggle the transmission out.</p><p></p><p>Remove the pressure plate and stock clutch.</p><p></p><p>(optional) Replace the flywheel if your kit comes with one.</p><p></p><p>Install the new clutch/pressure plate.</p><p></p><p>(optional) The dual disc setups require the spacer between the throwout bearing and trans to be removed. You will need to hit Lowes or Home Depot and procure some shorter bolts. 10mm head.</p><p></p><p>(optional) Refill the transmission while it is out of the car. 2.7qts. I used RP 75w-90.</p><p></p><p>Reassemble everything in reverse order.</p><p></p><p>Bleed the throwout bearing down. Add more fluid to the master cylinder reservoir (shared with the bake system). Pump the peddle vigorously. The initial try will case the peddle to stay on the floor as there is no line pressure to push it back up and the helper spring prevent is from returning to it's normal position. Either use your foot or hand to return the peddle back into position. On my car, I had to rig up a device to pull a vacuum on the master cylinder to get the throwout bearing to bleed properly. There is no bleeder valve so if pumping the peddle doesn't get it done then you may have to do the same.</p><p></p><p>Test drive the car. The clutch will require some break-in time. I allotted 500 miles before hamming on it.</p><p></p><p>That should be about it. :beer:</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="wbt, post: 10978867, member: 113712"] Some info that may help: [url=http://www.modularfords.com/forums/f259/clutch-alignment-tool-172752/]Clutch alignment tool[/url] I didn't do a write up but there are a few gotchas. Disconnect the battery. There is a wiring harness that runs along the top of the transmission. You will want to unplug all connections including where the O2 sensors attach. May need to access these connections from the top between the firewall and back of intake. Remove mid-pipes and stock H pipe or O/R H or X. (Cat-back can stay in place but I would place some old wrags around the muffler tips to prevent damaging the rear lower valance.) Remove front O2 sensors. Remove shifter and tail housing mount. (optional) Drain the trans fluid. Remove starter. The top bolt is a PITA. Support the transmission with a trans jack or other setup. I used a large floor jack with a block of wood. Remove the cross member. Remove driveshaft. Disconnect the line to the throwout bearing. The connection is on the driver side of the trans and has a clip that must be pried out with a small screw driver. Brake fluid will leak so be prepared to mop/catch it. Remove the heat shield located by the stock cats. No need to tear those up. Remove the transmission to block bolts. Wiggle the transmission out. Remove the pressure plate and stock clutch. (optional) Replace the flywheel if your kit comes with one. Install the new clutch/pressure plate. (optional) The dual disc setups require the spacer between the throwout bearing and trans to be removed. You will need to hit Lowes or Home Depot and procure some shorter bolts. 10mm head. (optional) Refill the transmission while it is out of the car. 2.7qts. I used RP 75w-90. Reassemble everything in reverse order. Bleed the throwout bearing down. Add more fluid to the master cylinder reservoir (shared with the bake system). Pump the peddle vigorously. The initial try will case the peddle to stay on the floor as there is no line pressure to push it back up and the helper spring prevent is from returning to it's normal position. Either use your foot or hand to return the peddle back into position. On my car, I had to rig up a device to pull a vacuum on the master cylinder to get the throwout bearing to bleed properly. There is no bleeder valve so if pumping the peddle doesn't get it done then you may have to do the same. Test drive the car. The clutch will require some break-in time. I allotted 500 miles before hamming on it. That should be about it. :beer: [/QUOTE]
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