How To change clutch
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How To change clutch
Hi,
Just wanted to ask someone to kindly post step by step on how to change the cluth on a 2000 4.2 v6. Sorry if it's already been posted, couldnt find any. BTW, I'm a complete rookie when it comes to transmissions
Thank You
Just wanted to ask someone to kindly post step by step on how to change the cluth on a 2000 4.2 v6. Sorry if it's already been posted, couldnt find any. BTW, I'm a complete rookie when it comes to transmissions
Thank You
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Unbolt transmission.
Remove transmission (careful Arnold, it's heavy)
Remove old clutch.
Install new clutch.
Reinstall transmission.
Or something like that.
If you have NO clue what you are doing, then it's probably best you DON'T do it. The clutch must be adjusted, and everything must be lined up exactly, or else bad things can happen...
. My buddy bought a truck that had a new clutch in it, but the old owner did it on their own and didn't adjust it properly. He burnt it up in a week.
Remove transmission (careful Arnold, it's heavy)
Remove old clutch.
Install new clutch.
Reinstall transmission.
Or something like that.
If you have NO clue what you are doing, then it's probably best you DON'T do it. The clutch must be adjusted, and everything must be lined up exactly, or else bad things can happen.... My buddy bought a truck that had a new clutch in it, but the old owner did it on their own and didn't adjust it properly. He burnt it up in a week.
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Some parts store have a look up that will allow you to print out the repair. Autozone has it online. http://www.autozone.com
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Originally Posted by JMC
Some parts store have a look up that will allow you to print out the repair. Autozone has it online. http://www.autozone.com
JMC
JMC
http://www.autozone.com/servlet/UiBr...3d800e30a6.jsp
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1988 F-150 clutch and 5-speed transmission and 6-cyl
I am getting ready to change the clutch in a 1988 F-150 six cylinder and while it looks straight forward, I have a couple of questions. That 5-speed gearbox looks awful big.
Is the transmission easier to handle by removing the panel that surrounds the gear shift? Does the gear shift have to be removed? If so, how?
I have an automatic-transmission jack available; is its use desirable or can the transmission be supported for the top?
Does the engine need to be supported?
Is there anything that is unique that I should be aware of?
Thanks,
Dieter Schmied
dieterschmied@gmail.com
Is the transmission easier to handle by removing the panel that surrounds the gear shift? Does the gear shift have to be removed? If so, how?
I have an automatic-transmission jack available; is its use desirable or can the transmission be supported for the top?
Does the engine need to be supported?
Is there anything that is unique that I should be aware of?
Thanks,
Dieter Schmied
dieterschmied@gmail.com
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From: Longwood, FL
I am getting ready to change the clutch in a 1988 F-150 six cylinder and while it looks straight forward, I have a couple of questions. That 5-speed gearbox looks awful big.
Is the transmission easier to handle by removing the panel that surrounds the gear shift? Does the gear shift have to be removed? If so, how?
I have an automatic-transmission jack available; is its use desirable or can the transmission be supported for the top?
Does the engine need to be supported?
Is there anything that is unique that I should be aware of?
Thanks,
Dieter Schmied
dieterschmied@gmail.com
Is the transmission easier to handle by removing the panel that surrounds the gear shift? Does the gear shift have to be removed? If so, how?
I have an automatic-transmission jack available; is its use desirable or can the transmission be supported for the top?
Does the engine need to be supported?
Is there anything that is unique that I should be aware of?
Thanks,
Dieter Schmied
dieterschmied@gmail.com
The gear shift does need to be removed. Any kind of jack to help support the big, heavy transmission wouldn't hurt.
The engine doesn't need to be supported. The engine mounts will take care of that.
You'll need some way to align everything before you bolt the transmission back in, either an old transmission input shaft or the regular alignment tool.
Don't forget to disconnect the speedometer cable before you drop the transmission.
Good luck!