Clutch replacement time (yes I searched)

[Brendan-s]

Couple of quick questions. Putting a new (Xtreme Outback) clutch in the (88, WT, 1.3L) Sierra tomorrow. I could answer the first one myself but I'm too lazy to go down to the garage.

1) Does the gearbox have a slip yoke on the end or does the shaft just bolt up? i.e. when I pull the shaft will all the oil run out.

2) I suppose this is answered with the first question, but why in one old post did someone mention refilling the gearbox with oil?

Got the full kit, inc. alignment tool. Any other random little tips that will make the job easier? Got the boss and a mate to give me a hand, as I have a lack of tools / somewhere to work, living in a unit.

[Brendan-s]

Oh yeah, I forgot to sort a new rear main seal, so would it be worth covering the seal with something like gasket sealer before putting the box back in?

[josephbeckers]

yeah they a slip yoke

[nicbeer]

yes. slip yoke.

take it out and oil will come out.

2) they prob mean once back in again lol

a trolley jack comes in handy.

also remove all the wires going to the switches on the top of the box.

some people grind a little V in the gbox crossmember to make it easy to drop out.

bout all.

Nic

[Brendan-s]

Ahh okay no worries, yeah i figured they meant once it was back in again.

Not sure If I have access to a trolley jack, I was just thinking a ratchet strap around the floor and gearbox. Certainly can't be any harder than the old Patrol.

Thanks for that. All I gotta remember now is the beer heh

[GRPABT1]

If you are in any sort of decent physical condition you should be able to lift it out easily. But you will obviously be covered in oil then lol.

[Brendan-s]

Ah. Then there lies the problem -- I've dislocated my shoulder twice in the past 3 weeks, and am bordering on needing a reconstruction. Think one of the blokes here has a trolley jack, I might borrow that. I'm a fan of working smarter not harder and letting tools do all the work.

[moose]

Ah. Then there lies the problem -- I've dislocated my shoulder twice in the past 3 weeks, and am bordering on needing a reconstruction. Think one of the blokes here has a trolley jack, I might borrow that. I'm a fan of working smarter not harder and letting tools do all the work.

your the man for the job !!!!

B.O.T.....there very simple to do ,

1. disconnect battery
2. remove starter motor
3. unplug all wiring plugs to gearbox !! usually located just to the left of the coil !! 3 plugs , mark accordingly !!
4. remove gearlever
5. remove small chassis support bracket (if it still has it !!)
(level with front of bellhousing !!)
6. remove jackshaft
7. remove gearbox
8. remove clutch
9. check flywheel for hot spots & cracks !!
if ok ........
refit in reverse order !!

think thats all of it !!!

have fun !!

[Brendan-s]

Thanks moose, you're the man

I have a new, freshly machined flywheel sitting in the passenger seat, all ready to be swapped straight in too.

Enjoy? Yeah right!

[moose]

is it done ???
how,d ya go ??

[Guy]

You may need to put a small V notch in the rear crossmember to make it easier to remove (that extra 1.5cm can make all the difference in getting the box in and out)

[Brendan-s]

Got up to re-installing the clutch onto the back of the engine last night. I had a broken thrust bearing spring so am getting one from the wreckers today. Yes you're right that bloody bracket is a mongrel. Gonna lop into it with a grinder before putting the box back in.

Otherwise everything went smoothly, it's a bloody easy thing to work on!