Drop the tranny. I replaced a clutch on an '89 Ford 4*4. There is a lot less to undo & do-up on a tranny. Just get some help & a few jacks, drop the drive shaft, and then drop the tranny. Line up your new clutch and use 3 or 4 jacks to raise your tranny evenly twist the shaft till she lines up, give her a shove and bang, put your tranny bolts in, drive shaft, you're on the road or mud. FYI, it will take about a day. ~Shade tree
yes you can remove the fan clutch without removing the rad. it is tight but it can be done. it is easier with the Rad removed
You can either pull the engine out, or drop the sub-frame. I understand that dropping it is easier.
It is by all means better, and easier to change the clutch & pressure plate by pulling the transmission. Just remember to "block up your engine" before pulling the transmission.
Turn the fan clutch counterclockwise and use a pulley wrench to keep the pulley from turning. An air hammer will make it easier to get off.
it is easier just to pule the motor that to pule the transmission when you get it out the clutch is right there
There are a few different advantages of a centrifugal clutch over a normal clutch. Generally, it is easier to use, and is extremely easy to install for a low price.
This is no easy task, I suggest you get a service manual. It involves removing the battery, starter, transaxle support brackets, power distribution center, axle shafts, and the transaxle. Might be easier to just remove the engine.
You can change it without removing gas tank But it is tucked under the gas tank and is much easier to replace once the tank is dropped..
take it easier on the clutch as your reversing
It would be easier to buy a different car. You would need to change the trans, install a wiring harness for a manual, a computer for a manual, cut an extra hole in the firewall for the clutch master cylinder, mount the clutch pedal ( would have to make new brackets ), change the center console to a manual shifter, route the manuals shift cables.......
If its the inner one they are only about £15 each but getting the locking washers off Renault proved to be awkward, change the outers at the same time its easier than struggling to unscrew an old rusted on one.BUT and this is a big BUT, your can only change them by dropping the front subframe first and removing the complete rack. Yes it is a big job but possible to do in a weekend. If its the outer one its fairly simple and by carefully marking and measuring before you remove the old one you wont be to far out when you refit the new one.
Remove it from the top. But first remove the bracket that holds it in place. That will give you enough clearance to get it out. I'm a retired ASE Master/L-1 Technician. I still keep current with the latest automotive technology.