Soccerking3000

as in the title i was wondering and i searched and found nothing i would really like to know if anyone is currently removing their tranny and would like to make a write up on removing the tranny and then installing a flywheel, much rather install myself than have a shop do it for 400 dollars it would be awesome or just some advice on how to go about doing it,
thanks in advance

cxSHOE

get the helms manual in my sig..

Soccerking3000

i already got one but i was wondering if anyone has done and had some advice mainly cause i don't want to **** this up cause it is my only car, et cetera, or if anyone has had any problems while doing it or things to look out for.

1 point 6

The hardest part is going to be removing your tranny. Once you get past the axel and 12 bolts, and figuring out you need to take the 3ft starter bolts out. Then youll see the bolts to take the clutch and PP off then youll see the bolts to get the flywheel off.

The most intimidating thing is getting the tranny off, once its off you pretty much have to be blind not to figure it out.

Soccerking3000

okay is it really hard to get out cause i do not have a lift, of course i have stands and a jack but will that be enough room to remove it??

cxSHOE

its pretty straight forward once the trans is out... i would say your hardest will be putting the trans back in. if your doing it by yourself... and just remember to follow the manual and you'll be fine...

Soccerking3000

me fine..... i am prolly gunna break somethin but i will have my friends help but the manual is pretty straight forward?? cause i want this to be as smooth as possible,
ohh and how long would you say this should take, and would it be a good idea to change my clutch as well while i am at it?

1 point 6

I do it all the time with jack stands and a jack.

Just secure the car from behind like with wheel chocks & ebrake.
Put the jack stands behind the front wheels, make sure its secure.
Start unhooking the sensors that are attached to the tranny, you can just take off that 1 bracket.
Drain the tranny.
Take off the clutch lines.
Start removing all the bolts.
The tranny will not drop off due to its dowell pins.
Secure the tranny on a jack and start pulling it off.
Get a screw driver and pry between the block and tranny, it will come right off.

Before you get to that point though, you have to tackle the axel. I know Tom did a grear write up on axel removal and you should search for, "FAQ axel removal"
A quick rundown....

Remove the 32mm hub nut.
Remove the castle nut on the control arm.
Remove the clip on the axel nearest the tranny.
Grab as close as you can to the tranny and get a pry bar, have someone pry on the axel while you jiggle it out.
Once its out, bang it out of the hub to get it lose.
Use a pickle fork to seperate your ball joint.
Move your hub assembly out of the way while pushing the axel out.
When the axel is out, just lay it to the side or pull it all the way out through the fork.

Rough directions, but you get the idea of what your facing.
Id give this a 7/10 job for the whole job if you know your way around a car.

Soccerking3000

doesn't sound to bad pretty stright forward but how long cause in the next week i would only ave around 5 hours to do this will i have enough time the car needs to be running after that 5 hours

1 point 6

5 hours should be enough with some buddies.
But I always give myself pleanty of time, cause **** WILL go wrong.
Id give myself a full day, 8 hours with breaks.

ekb18cCivic

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by cxSHOE &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">get the helms manual in my sig..</TD></TR></TABLE> how bout you throw and ek manual into your sig or post up some one who has the ek manual accesible online i'd go out and buy it but i dont have that much money to blow . im trying to get the rest of the **** for my swap.. my haynes catalog will have to do until ..unless you have the link

cxSHOE

yea take the breaks when you start getting pissed off...

if your like me more **** starts to break when im pissed off.

cxSHOE

i dont have the manuals link to me personally. and he has no more space to put another manual on there...


if you need it pm me...

Soccerking3000

thanks guys that helped a ton but i want it to go smoothly &lt;crosses fingers&gt; but i will have 2 friends helping me out and we will work pretty diligently, so i think we should get it done i hope if all fails and my car blows up i will drive one of my friends car or make them my personal chauffeur

Soccerking3000

should i put a new clutch in at the same time or once i do it once it will be easier the second time and won't be any or much less trouble than the first time

1 point 6

Haha true that, just take your time and make a plan in the morning, things go better planned than "ah **** lets just rip it apart" like so many of us do.

Good luck! Let us know.

Soccerking3000

i am going to make a write up for it so be ready for it in a week or so

1 point 6

Sounds good!
Take pics.

Bailhatch

You really should get a new clutch. It will seat much better on the new flywheel and will obviously last longer than your used one. Also you may find the hub on the disc or the springs are loose, then you'll have to wait until you get a new clutch before you put it back together.