Clutch install

[em1toevo]

How hard is it to install a clutch in our cars? Would it be just like any other clutch? I'm just wondering if I should take it to a performance shop or have some local place do it.

[blkonblk2red]

i think its a hard task but shunder keeps assuring me its not if you drop the subframe... i can do it on my 240 bc its rwd and the thing just drops out but the evo ... haven't tired prob will... and if i can get it towed somewhere... i think any shop that has good background in trannys can do it :)

[em1toevo]

So Andy did his own clutch install? I already ordered my clutch, so that's out of the way. If it isn't too bad to install, maybe a local shop could do it. It is slipping bad. I'm nervous about making the drive to Atl to a performance shop.

[Hikaru]

What clutch did you order?

[shunderwunder]

I did my own cause I had a seccond vehicle at the time and I wasn't worked about the down time. If you aren't doing it on a lift with a trans Jack then I'd highly recomend dropping the subframe. It makes things a lot easier and dropping the subframe isn't that big a deal. If you're gonna take it somewhere then I'd recomend a shop that has done one on a evo before.

[em1toevo]

Would you be interested in doing mine Andy? How much would you charge? I don't have the tools to do it.

[em1toevo]

I ordered a competition clutch stage 4 6 puck.

[Evolvedgti]

Brett, im pming you something

[em1toevo]

Thanks Jon!

[shunderwunder]

Would you be interested in doing mine Andy? How much would you charge? I don't have the tools to do it.

To be quite honest if your clutch is already slipping theres no way we could get your car up my driveway. There are a handfull of peeps here that have been to my house & know what I mean. I'd be willing to lend a hand if you've got a place to work though.

[ryanowarrior]

ah shit just get a run and go up and and you'll be fine, just make sure the brakes are warmed up :D na its pretty straight up hell i run out of breathe just walkin up the damn thing lol

[Evolvedgti]

Andy's drive is pluckin steep.

[Evolvedgti]

in 08' i had a axle seal torn, i couldnt get the axle to pop. i hear there is a special tool. but i dont know

[mike.p]

as far as getting your axles out when i had my shop i made my own tool. i bought a dent puller and welded a m8*(i think is what size) bolt to the end of it... so all u do is screw it into the end of your axle and it hammers out easily..

[TripperFx3]

I've helped a few ppl do it, but I wouldn't do it myself. If you've got Andy thats willing to help or do it for you then go for it! I'm sure he'd be much cheaper than a shop. It cost me around 1100 for my ACT and labor.

[Hikaru]

I ordered a competition clutch stage 4 6 puck.

Jesus! is that a little overkill?

[em1toevo]

It's actually streetable from what I've heard. :D

http://www.competitionclutch.com/images/art_47.jpg
1620
Stage 4 - Strip Series 1620 Clutch Kit
This assembly, available with a double spring, six rivet carriage is good for ease of gear transition with higher horsepower. This disc complimented by a performance pressure plate provides 250% increase in torque capacity. 300 mile break-in recommended with this set-up.

The 1620 Series kit includes a performance pressure plate, a six puck high torque sprung disc with Ceramic buttons, all applicable bearings, and the appropriate alignment tool.

[EmminoDaGreaT]

I think it would be tough on the ground, I always use a lift, so I am spoiled.

[em1toevo]

I couldn't imagine doing it on jack stands. Seems impossible.

[shunderwunder]

I couldn't imagine doing it on jack stands. Seems impossible.

Not impossible but not easy.

[bomjoon]

it should be a 4-5 hour job... for a first timer.

shop will charge around $4-500 bux.

[TripperFx3]

it should be a 4-5 hour job... for a first timer.

shop will charge around $4-500 bux.

Your mom charged that too...

[em1toevo]

Wow Tripp, that's a deal! Lol

[TouringBubble]

Book time on an Evo clutch is 9.5 hours i think. I plan on taking a weekend and doing it myself.

[shunderwunder]

Book time on an Evo clutch is 9.5 hours i think. I plan on taking a weekend and doing it myself.

If you aren't using a lift then do yourself a favor & drop the subframe. It makes things tons easier & doesnt take much exra work.

[bomjoon]

Your mom charged that too...

unfortunately...

but your mom has to pay the customers to get some.

brown bag that goes over her head is a must.

[shunderwunder]

Heres the how to I used for dropping the subframe. Then I used the tutorial on evomoto.com for the actuall clutch install.

http://forums.evolutionm.net/evo-how-requests-questions-tips/274987-05-clutch-install-alternative-method-makes-trivial.html

[bomjoon]

all you need is a blow torch or plasma cutter.


download you a evo service manual and it will tell you everything.

[TouringBubble]

If you aren't using a lift then do yourself a favor & drop the subframe. It makes things tons easier & doesnt take much exra work.

Using a lift, but the subframe might drop anyway.