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Old 12-14-05, 05:10 PM
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Is there a write up online for this? Is it fairly straight forward? I saw some pictures on a clutch change on a 6 speed supra where they had to unbolt the pressureplate before pulling the tranny, is that the case on the 5 speed too?
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Is there a write up online for this? Is it fairly straight forward? I saw some pictures on a clutch change on a 6 speed supra where they had to unbolt the pressureplate before pulling the tranny, is that the case on the 5 speed too?
Nah u dont have to unbolt the pressure plate, and the whole process is actually pretty straightforward. Do a search and youll find how to do it, I know I did atleast one. Also, get a repair manual
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No, on the 5 spd you dont unbolt it first. To be honest the way the 6 spd does it, it makes it much easier to line up the tranny/clutch but with the 5 spd you'll struggle a bit to get it lined up right.
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J J I applaud you on trying this your self. I love to see people try working on their cars. Changing a clutch on these cars is pretty stright forward. Honestly Just get under your car and look at it. Getting a Repair manual is a good idea to.
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Tip: Do replace the TO bearing even if your current one doesn't squeak, and make sure you put it in the same way it came out.
If you have to, take a picture of the fork/TO bearing assembly before taking it apart. It'll save you having to do the job again like I did. (It wasn't I who put the TO in backwards, it was my friend...but it was me who had to re-do the whole job)

ALSO: A few extra extensions and a swivel joint will make your job 10X easier, trust me.

~Alan
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oooh oooh TIP: To get the top few bellhousing bolts EASILY, unbolt the tranny support so it droops down, then use 3 or 4 FEET of extensions to reach the bolts. Those swivel joints can be a ***** to use, so I found this way to be a lot easier (I did this job 5 times)
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Great tip, thanks aerostar.
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