Assuming I have all the tools needed how complicated would it be to replace the clutch in my 93' ls? Shops have told my sister like 700$ so I'd rather do it myself to save the money. So if anyone could give some kind of info on how to do it or sum tips that would be great! Thanks and all comments most appreciated!!

 

i have a 90 gs, but it should be relatively the same

its not very difficult but if your a first timer, it will probably take a while and i would have someone help who has

you have raise the front end

take of the passenger side front tire

there is a bolt underneath the rotor assembly, which will allow you to pull the suspension out of the control arm and move it aside, so its easier to get the the transmission

put a jack underneath the transmission so you can let it down easily

unbolt all the bolts bolting it into the block

remove the clutch cover from underneath

remove an engine stiffener from underneath

the clutch cable must be disconnected

unbolt the tranny upper motor mount

and maybe one on the front of the transmission as well

unplug the harness going into the transmission for your reverse lights, unbolt your shift linkage

one has a pin in it underneath the rubber bolt

unbolt your starter and pull it out as well

then pull your transmission out, you may have to pry, and you may also have to unbolt other engine mounts and use a cherry picker to angle your transmission slightly downward

then lower it with the jack and pull it out

thats just getting the transmission out

after that you have to replace the throwout bearing inside the transmission, not difficult, just two little pins you squeeze together to pull it out and lock the new one in

then you have to remove bolts in sets of three from your pressure plate

you can pull the pressure plate and the clutch assembly off

next take the bolts out of your flywheel pulling it off, i used a socket to push out the old bearing and then put your new bearing in

bolt the flywheel back up

bolt on your new pressure plate and clutch, USING YOUR ALIGNMENT TOOL make sure it fits all the way through and into the flywheel to be sure your transmission will go right back in

reverse of putting your transmission back on

change your transmission fluid

wah la

like i said it is fairly difficult if you haven't done it before

when you have its cake

but if you don't know muchhhhhhh about changing one and how it works etc. i would make sure someone who does shows you how,

anybody have the write up link for changing a b series clutch, i've seen it but i don't have time to find it

good luck if you do decide to do it after all

 

It's not really that hard. Just take your time and do it right the 1st time. A transmission jack helps a lot if you are doing it yourself. I think the hardest part is getting it back on. If you can get an extra pair of hands. You can have them turn the crank as you try to push it in. I found it helps a lot lining up the splines so the trans slips on easily. Also lubricate the input shaft.

 

Great info thanks, now would it be cheaper for me to get another cable tranny from someone or replace the clutch?

 

basic break down of the steps as I do it is.
-Lift support front end of vehicle.
-Remove both front wheels.
-Drain transmission.
-Disconnect battery
-Remove intake.
-Remove starter.
-Replace transmission drain plug.
-Remove both axles and intermediate shaft.
-Disconnect shift linkage.
-Remove transmission side torque mount completely (Even the part that attaches to the transmission.
-Disconnect clutch slave cylinder from transmission and hose.
-Disconnect speedo sensor.
-I believe there are 2 brackets that holds some harness on the trans one holds the o2s and the other holds a ground and coolant temp sensor disconnect those.
-Place jack under transmission with wood on top and support engine.
-Disconnect trans. side mount and rear mount bracket. (don't remove rear mount bracket completely from engine, just from the transmission. 3 bolts on that side.)
-Now work from the bottom to the top. Hardest belling housing bolts 1st. Leave the 2 ez ones on top to be your last bolts so you can easily get at them when the time is right. On gsr's there are 2 brackets on the bottom of the oil pan which support the bottom of the trans, and the dust cover. Remove those.
-Now that your are sure you have removed all the bell housing bolts. Remove the top 2 and slip the trans off. It make take some convincing but yes it does come off.
-Replace clutch and associated seals. Clean everything up. And put it all back together.

GL

 

well if the transmission is going bad replace the trans. If the clutch is bad its always cheaper to replace the clutch. You may want to assess the condition of the flywheel. and decide weather to turn it or replace.

I didn't notice it was a 90 with a cable trans. Where it says slave cylinder remove. Remove the cable from the arm. Also when you reattach it you are going to have to adjust it.

 

and i don't think 90's have the torque mounts either you guys just have a front mount. So you can scratch that too. If you want to told off on the changing of the clutch for as long as you can you may want to adjust the cable to let out some more slack this may buy you sometime as you make a decision.