How hard is a clutch job?

[Dave85zxt]

My clutch is slipping bad. How much work is it to do myself? What do I all need?

 

[jimmiecakes]

Probably what you don't want to hear..... I wouldn't be trying this at home laying on my back in my driveway. Things may go smoother if you drop the T-case by itself but it can be a real wiggle and squeeze at best.

I hope you have an abundance of patience.

 

[olopez_us]

Its a 2 man job, if u have a buddy to help u, get the book, and go 4 it. its actually pretty easy. a few bolts here, a good jack supporting the weight of the tranny, and a there goes your thanksgiving weekend.

Good luck.

 

[my91explorer]

Lots of fun but get help and it will take twice as long as you plan. Find a machine shop that can resurface your flywheel while you have it out. Also I would change the rear main seal at the same time. Don't go cheap on the replacement clutch buy a good quality one if you are keeping it for awhile.
The Manuals help alot.
Make some photocopies of the pages you will need then you don't get your book filthy.
Good luck.

 

[BExplorer]

Theory

In theory it is easy, but when the practice comes... it is long. One guy can do it but it's a pain, having a friend is a good thing. A few bolts to remove...Yes but there is a few on the exhaust (the Y pipe to be precise, that MUST come out or the tranny does not come out) and these one (if you dont have a torch like I did not) are a real pain. If you do the job replace all component so you wont have to do it over in 2 month because another part broke. Do resurface the flywheel as suggested and like I said it is cheaper to replace all component at once than go back for each that will break.