alright. I'm doing a clutch job on my crx w/ b16. my old clutch is slipping...anyway, i never done clutch job before and would like you experts to give me some pointers on how to do it

Jeff-

 

It's pretty easy, just takes a long time...

1) Remove axles
2) Remove all sensors/wires from transmission, including shift linkage
3) Support engine from above/below
4) Support transaxle with a jack or a block or something
5) Unbolt transaxle and remove from vehicle engine bay
6) Remove old clutch + discard
7) Remove flywheel
8) Remove pilot bearing from center of flywheel & have flywheel resurfaced
9) Polish contact surfaces of both the clutch and flywheel and inspect/replace rear main seal (not recommended to replace if it doesn't need it badly, it's a major PITA)
10) Install new pilot bearing to flywheel - be careful how you install it, it's easy to break
11) Remove bolt on transmission housing holding clutch release fork + arm
12) Remove old throwout bearing & toss
13) Install new throwout bearing, reinstall clutch release fork + arm
14) Install flywheel + torque to spec using a cross-pattern using Loctite
15) Using a clutch alignment tool, install clutch + PP
16) Torque to spec in SMALL increments using a cross-pattern (doing this badly will warp the PP or flywheel and cause clutch actuation shudders)
17) Doublecheck torque specs - do NOT overtighten
18) Reinstall transmission, reconnect all linkages, wires, etc
19) Break in clutch, enjoy

 

From past expierence:

Make sure you use a clutch alignment tool, it will come with your new clutch.
Make sure to use lock-tite on the fly wheel bolts.
Get your flywheel resurfaced, should be around $40 of machining, you could opt to get it lightened too since it's off.
DONT put the clutch release spring on wrong, check a book first and make sure it's on right, make sure the clutch arm has movement before putting the trans back in.

Good Luck.

 

I did it before. Make sure your clutch kit comes with that tool alignment tool, if not you can use a universal tool and it will work ok, but with no tool you are SOL! I had to drive around forever looking for a place selling a tool to fit the '88 tranny, no place had it, had to rent the universal tool and it did the job.

 

don't forget about that special high heat grease from honda. Bit pricy but worth it IMHO

 

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my buddy who has been a honda mechanic for 15 years told me to use anti seize on the throwout bearing . he said it holds up to high temps