I have a 98 lude (base) and I am going to install my new exedy stage 2 clutch and fidanza flywheel.
I just wanted to know if you guys have any tricks or tips to make the R&R a little easier.
I am going to do it on my lift.
any help would be great.
Thanks.

 

this write up was done on (5 gen i think cuz its shows on pic thats its 5 lug) by:
<U>B.Rabbit</U>

look and read maybe u get an idea of how to do it or at least see whats its like

https://honda-tech.com/zerothread/1732856

 

12 point sockets! [at least it was on my a1, I don't know about a4's?]

Maybe a flywheel holder to keep it from turning as you remove the bolts.

Also, when installing the flywheel and pressure plate bolts, you can try running some Loctite to keep them from backing out in the future. I've had it happen to me, and let me tell you it sucked doing the whole thing over again a month down the line.

 

Remove/install your pressure plate and flywheel bolts in a criss cross patern to avoid warpage. And if you dont have a crankpully holder tool, your gonna wish you did.

 

have fun bro! i finished my swapped and the next day took the car for a spin and the flywheel seem to be loose. so i took out the tranny. and the next week my pivot bolt broke on me so i had to take it out again. depending on the miles on the tranny. if its 100,000+ just change the pivot bolt for the tranny fork. its only like $9 bucks at honda. just to be sure. make sure the clutch or flywheel have NO MOVEMENT at all. like it wont wiggle. it must be super tight. and criss cross. and becareful not to scratch the engine bay. have food and drinks around. have as much patience as u can.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Finest &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">12 point sockets! [at least it was on my a1, I don't know about a4's?]

Maybe a flywheel holder to keep it from turning as you remove the bolts.

Also, when installing the flywheel and pressure plate bolts, you can try running some Loctite to keep them from backing out in the future. I've had it happen to me, and let me tell you it sucked doing the whole thing over again a month down the line. </TD></TR></TABLE>

12point sockets FTW. Also be sure to have a torque wrench that can measure up to 150 ft lbs.

Honda has a tool to hold the flywheel still while you tighten/loosen the clutch assembly and flywheel bolts. I'm for damn sure going to invest in that tool that next time i change out my clutch.

A tranny jack is something nice to have as well.

 

There is an even better write up by Behan here.....

https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=907431

 

yeup, that's the write-up i used (Behan) and a helms for the torque sequence and amount.