How do I change the clutch on my car?
After securing all the bolts on the engine mount and around the transaxle, remove jack stands and gently release the jack to lower the front end of your vehicle. To make sure that your new clutch is working well, try to drive your car around the block a couple of times.
How do you replace the transaxle on a clutch?
To replace the transaxle, align the transaxle with the clutch disc splined hole. Gently move the transaxle forward until the input shaft glides into the clutch disc’s splined hole.
Do you need to replace the flywheel on a clutch?
After removing the clutch, inspect the flywheel for any signs of wear and tear. If the flywheel has hot spots, you may need to remove it completely and repair the damages. You may replace the flywheel with a new one if the old one is no longer serviceable.
What do I need to replace the clutch in my car?
This includes replacing the pilot bearing which the transmission input shaft goes into, the throwout bearing which engages the pressure plate via the clutch fork, the flywheel which I upgraded to an aluminum light weight flywheel, and finally the rear main seal because that is a common wear item which causes oil leaks in higher mileage motors.
How to change clutch plates and springs in a car?
With the cover clear remove the gasket. If it doesn’t pull free cleanly use a proper gasket scraping tool to remove any stuck to the cover. A bit of brake cleaner may help too. Don’t scrape away with a screwdriver or anything pointed or you may damage the face of the cover where it seals.
Is there still oil in the clutch cover?
Well, most of it. You may find some oil still left in the clutch cover when you remove it, but on many bikes the same is true even after draining the sump.
Can you change clutch plates on a Japanese bike?
There’s nothing to be scared of. Replacing worn clutch plates is well within the scope of a competent home mechanic with nothing more than basic, decent-quality tools. Bear in mind, however, that this advice only applies to wet, multiplate clutches as found on most Japanese bikes (and some other ones too).