How do you replace clutch in a 1988 Honda Accord lx?

Answer 1

this guide is for replacing the clutch in a 1988 Honda accord dx. lx may vary.

also this is removing the tranny via the bottom not through the top.

first of course take out the battery of course. also dis connect the coil distributor wire. wont have an accidetal start then. raise it up so it is both front tires off the ground block the wheels and e brake and put it in reverse.

next take off the tires. then the rotors both sides at once if u can. have some one help u. calipers too. now it gets tricky and difficult. take off the hub nuts. way more difficult then it sounds . was for me. then u have to unbolt the arm coming to the axle or w/e its callled. [the rotor sits on that part] the take the pin out of the bolt on the very bottom. [name unsure] make sure not to lose anything! take the bolt from the fork out. and also the steering bar unscrew that without moving the bolt tooo much. just crack it, and the clamp on the boot take it off too and the the bar should move takes a 12mm wrench [small is better][remember its all metric and mostly 14mm 12mm 10mm and 17mm, more random sizes. not bad overall] now u need to take out both axles very difficult but its alright getting them in. get that brake line out of the way as well. [redo your brake after this, bleed adjust] and not u need to take out your starter.[two mounting bolts not the long skinny ones!!!!!!] now that u did that u can more easily reach the transmission/motor mounts. now loosen all of the bolts holding the transmission on and there is a few brackets u will need to take off. do not drop the tranny!!!!!! there is more to do first. there is ur clutch cable that needs to be taken off and ur speedometer cable as well clutch cable is on the front and speedometer is in the back. there is also 2 hoses that may be quiet difficult to take off. right next to the speedometer cable. leave one braket on the back of the tranny so u can tie a rope or something to it. now completely remove the tranmission u can now wiggle it off and lower it to the ground. its not heavy if u drained it. now u can move it off to the side and see your pressure plat clutch and part of your *FLYWHEEL. your ready to remove the pressure plate and clutch. check your tranny and clean out the inside of the bell housing. brake cleaner works great. have fun putting it back toegether....

hints:

flywheel spec for 1988 Honda accord is somthing like .615 check yours at autopart store. may need resurfaced it cost 35$ for me.

the clutch will not work when put all the way back toegether u need to lift the throw out bearing arm until it resists u and tighten your clutch cable accordingly.

u can now drive it. if u know anything about vaccums hit me up. my car wont idle now.