I'm going to do this off of memory, so if I miss something, I'm sorry....I'm sure I'll add something later so read the entire thread. I take no responsibilty if you hurt yourself or you mess something up. If you do, you're an idiot and you should've paid someone to do it for you. :lol: j/k
Tools You'll Need:
Wrenches/ Sockets:
10mm
13mm
15mm
18mm
T-47 Torx
Misc:
Breaker Bar
Multiple Long (Super Long) Extensions
Torque Wrench
LAPD Remote Bleeder (or whatever brand you pick.....just get one!! You'll thank yourself when it comes time to bleed your clutch) If you get the LAPD remote, make sure you ask them for the small adapter fitting for the slave.
Not necessary, but if you want ARP bolts like I had, order the following:
330-2802: Flywheel Bolts
134-2201: Pressure Plate Bolts
Red Loctite for all bolts
My buddy Dan and I did this job on his garage floor. Thanks Dan for all the help and your garage!! :2thumbs:
You have to get the jackstands really high so that you can have room to pull the trans out. We had enough room to pull the trans, and barely enough for the trans to clear the frame rails. So, make sure you account for this.
Remove the shifter.
Remove You Exhaust. I have B&B, so you need 11/16" and 5/8" wrenches for those bolts.
Remove the driveshaft. The bolts holding the driveshaft/carrier bearing are 15mm. The heat shield bolts are 10mm.
The bolts on the diff side are 8mm allen wrench, and the bolts on the trans side are 18mm. Make sure you mark where your driveshaft is before you remove it! (unless you were getting vibes already and you need to reindex it
Unplug all the sensors (mark em with tape if you don't remember)
Sensors:
Transmission Fluid Sensor
Backup Lamp Switch
Vehicle Speed Sensor
Reverse Lockout Sensor
Gear select/Skip Shift Solenoid (or CAGS)
Oxygen Sensors (all 4)
MAKE SURE YOU DISCONNECT THE CLUTCH FLUID RESERVOIR LINE ALSO.
You have to pull the retaining locking pin on the connector to release the connection.
Put a jack under the transmission so you can support the weight off of the cross member (aka transmission support) This is where you can either leave the fluid in the trans, or drain it (less weight)....I chose to leave the fluid in since I just changed it about 1k miles ago.
Remove all the bolts from the transmission support. (15mm, and T-47 Torx bit) and remove it.
Now the transmission is supported by the jack and is held in by the (8) bolts you need to remove, so you can pull the trans away from the bell housing.
Now it's time for the super long extensions. Lower the jack a little bit so the trans can lower to access the upper bolts. There's a good pic later on of the bell housing attached with the Monster Clutch so you can see where the bolt (bolt holes) are.
Once you have the bolts removed, you have to manipulate the trans input shaft out of the old clutch disc. This is semi tricky. A pry bar can get you started, but be careful and use common sense.....it's all aluminum down there. Lifting and lowering the jack and wiggling it back and forth will get Elvis to leave the building.....it feels like 100 lbs (around there) not too bad to pick up and move around.
Now you are looking at this...
Time to remove the bell housing.
There are (you guessed it, 8 more bolts) holding that on to the block. The lower ones are no prob, but the upper studs bolts are hard to get to. They are hidden by the black plastic connectors that hold the myriad of wire looms, so keep looking.....you'll find em.
Here's one on upper left.....
On the right.....
On top.... (I actually got to this one from the top...thru the engine bay. Used a Gear Wrench and it worked out great.
Once all the bolts are out, it's a major pain in the ass to get the bell housing out, because our dual mass flywheels are so thick. Just try to keep the wire looms out of the way and pull and turn it to get it out of there. Once out...here's what you are looking at.
Remove the six bolts. Be careful.....pressure plate is heavy.
Once removed, you get the pleasure of seeing the boat anchor dual mass flywheel. Remove the six bolts and be VERY careful. This turd weighs 45 lbs!!
Here's a pic of the back of the block just because.
Ok......gotta do another post.....it won't let me put more than 15 pics at a time on here....booooo
Tools You'll Need:
Wrenches/ Sockets:
10mm
13mm
15mm
18mm
T-47 Torx
Misc:
Breaker Bar
Multiple Long (Super Long) Extensions
Torque Wrench
LAPD Remote Bleeder (or whatever brand you pick.....just get one!! You'll thank yourself when it comes time to bleed your clutch) If you get the LAPD remote, make sure you ask them for the small adapter fitting for the slave.
Not necessary, but if you want ARP bolts like I had, order the following:
330-2802: Flywheel Bolts
134-2201: Pressure Plate Bolts
Red Loctite for all bolts
My buddy Dan and I did this job on his garage floor. Thanks Dan for all the help and your garage!! :2thumbs:
You have to get the jackstands really high so that you can have room to pull the trans out. We had enough room to pull the trans, and barely enough for the trans to clear the frame rails. So, make sure you account for this.
Remove the shifter.
Remove You Exhaust. I have B&B, so you need 11/16" and 5/8" wrenches for those bolts.
Remove the driveshaft. The bolts holding the driveshaft/carrier bearing are 15mm. The heat shield bolts are 10mm.
The bolts on the diff side are 8mm allen wrench, and the bolts on the trans side are 18mm. Make sure you mark where your driveshaft is before you remove it! (unless you were getting vibes already and you need to reindex it
Unplug all the sensors (mark em with tape if you don't remember)
Sensors:
Transmission Fluid Sensor
Backup Lamp Switch
Vehicle Speed Sensor
Reverse Lockout Sensor
Gear select/Skip Shift Solenoid (or CAGS)
Oxygen Sensors (all 4)
MAKE SURE YOU DISCONNECT THE CLUTCH FLUID RESERVOIR LINE ALSO.
You have to pull the retaining locking pin on the connector to release the connection.
Put a jack under the transmission so you can support the weight off of the cross member (aka transmission support) This is where you can either leave the fluid in the trans, or drain it (less weight)....I chose to leave the fluid in since I just changed it about 1k miles ago.
Remove all the bolts from the transmission support. (15mm, and T-47 Torx bit) and remove it.
Now the transmission is supported by the jack and is held in by the (8) bolts you need to remove, so you can pull the trans away from the bell housing.
Now it's time for the super long extensions. Lower the jack a little bit so the trans can lower to access the upper bolts. There's a good pic later on of the bell housing attached with the Monster Clutch so you can see where the bolt (bolt holes) are.
Once you have the bolts removed, you have to manipulate the trans input shaft out of the old clutch disc. This is semi tricky. A pry bar can get you started, but be careful and use common sense.....it's all aluminum down there. Lifting and lowering the jack and wiggling it back and forth will get Elvis to leave the building.....it feels like 100 lbs (around there) not too bad to pick up and move around.
Now you are looking at this...
Time to remove the bell housing.
There are (you guessed it, 8 more bolts) holding that on to the block. The lower ones are no prob, but the upper studs bolts are hard to get to. They are hidden by the black plastic connectors that hold the myriad of wire looms, so keep looking.....you'll find em.
Here's one on upper left.....
On the right.....
On top.... (I actually got to this one from the top...thru the engine bay. Used a Gear Wrench and it worked out great.
Once all the bolts are out, it's a major pain in the ass to get the bell housing out, because our dual mass flywheels are so thick. Just try to keep the wire looms out of the way and pull and turn it to get it out of there. Once out...here's what you are looking at.
Remove the six bolts. Be careful.....pressure plate is heavy.
Once removed, you get the pleasure of seeing the boat anchor dual mass flywheel. Remove the six bolts and be VERY careful. This turd weighs 45 lbs!!
Here's a pic of the back of the block just because.
Ok......gotta do another post.....it won't let me put more than 15 pics at a time on here....booooo