How do you replace a 95 subaru legacy clutch?

Answer 1

I won't get too much into detail, because it would take me all night, but I just put one in my 1995 Legacy AWD station wagon. From what I could see, it's easier to pull the motor than the trans to do this. Everything unplugs on the PS rear top of the bell housing for electrical, you don't need to drop the exhaust(just unbolt it from the heads and let it hang), all fluid lines just unplug, you will need to drain the radiator, which is no big deal, the a/c compressor comes off after only 4 bolts and can be swung off to the side, and the Power Steering can be taken off with only 5 bolts, and swung off to the side as well. The motor is only held onto the transmission with 4 bolts and a couple guide pins! There are only two motor mount studs holding the engine onto the crossmember to remove! The trickey part is lining everything back up when you put it back together, which would happen no matter how you do it. You will need to back off any pressure put on the clutch actuating lever by loosening the clutch cable adjusting nuts. In short, I would suggest getting a manual so you have an idea of how things are put together, and maybe a friend to help you that is mechanically inclined, unless you feel you can do it. You will deffinitly need a good floor jack, and an engine crane to lift out the motor. I set my motor on two saw horses to work on it. While you have things apart, put a rear main crank shaft oil seal on the motor. It'll save you from having oil leaking on your new clutch! I got an entire clutch kit, including throw out bearing, disk, pressure plate, and alignment tool for about $190.00. Make sure when you replace the clutch that your flywheel is good as well. Check for grooving, warping, and chatter spots. If any of these look apparent, have it resurfaced or replace it. Good luck!