replacing the clutch

mr.w · 05-18-2008, 06:03 AM

My clutch is gone on my 87 supra turbo. I was wondering if anyone had any tips or could send me a link that could show how to replace it, and something on the U joints would be helpful too. I figured it wouldnt hurt to replace those also because it seems like they are getting loose and there is play in the driveshaft. I was also wondering if I replace the clutch should I get the flywheel resurfaced too?

mr.w · 05-19-2008, 11:26 PM

Anyone help me on this?

supramacist · 05-20-2008, 12:55 AM

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mr.w · 05-20-2008, 01:05 AM

thanks for the link, I was looking for it earlier and couldnt find it.

supramacist · 05-20-2008, 01:19 AM

No worries. Glad to help.

supramacist · 05-20-2008, 01:35 AM

ew ew ew.

You want to replace the throwout bearing as well and the best way to remove it is to pack it with wet toilet paper and pound it out.

slader99 · 05-20-2008, 02:53 AM

You'll want to purchase both a pilot and thrust bearing... I usually use grease to drive out a thrust bearing, but supramacist's methods seems a little more cost effective, and easier to clean up.

Couple suggestions that might not be mentioned in your TSRM. First, a transmission jack makes life so much easier. Rent one and it will save you an hour or so of your time. When you remove the drive shaft from the output of the tranny, slide a socket about the same size in to minimze the amount of fluid you use. On that note, change your tranny fluid after your done the job while your under there.

Those bell housing bolts can be a real bitch, if I were you, Id get a 3-4 foot extension plus some sort of uni-joint. You'll want to work from near the rear of the tranny to get a socket on those bell housing bolts.

Not sure which tranny you have, but mine (r154?) has two dust covers that you should remove, to get access to the bolts connecting the dust cover to flywheel.... these need to be removed before you seperate the bellhousing from engine.

If your clutch is worn out, and there is any discoloration on the flywheel its probably worth while removing the flywheel to have a skim taken off it as well... It's nicer to do as one job rather than deciding to chance it and having to remove it later next week....

Last suggestion is to take some weight off the front of the engine. There is a hook on the front side of the head you can grab and apply some force with a comealong and the rafters or cherry picker. You don;t need to lift very hard, but every little bit helps with access to those damn bellhousing bolts!!

Good luck!

supramacist · 05-20-2008, 03:02 AM

I have also heard of the packing it with axle grease method.
And ya, I said the toidy wipe bcause of the clean up.

You just keep busting me out slader..., lol.

mr.w · 05-20-2008, 07:58 PM

thanks for the advice, I got a tranny jack and I deffinatley plan on using that, I hear its a bitch if you dont use one. IDK if my dad has a cherry picker or hoist but I'll keep it in mind. also I do have the r154 tranny.

mr.w · 05-24-2008, 04:00 AM

Wow this thing is a nightmare, the top two bellhousing bolts are a bitch to get too, and the tranny didnt want to seem to slide off. I finally got it off and ready to put the new clutch in and i find out they sold me the wrong clutch, awsomeness.

05-18-2008, 06:03 AM	#1
mr.w 3" Exhaust Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 70	replacing the clutch My clutch is gone on my 87 supra turbo. I was wondering if anyone had any tips or could send me a link that could show how to replace it, and something on the U joints would be helpful too. I figured it wouldnt hurt to replace those also because it seems like they are getting loose and there is play in the driveshaft. I was also wondering if I replace the clutch should I get the flywheel resurfaced too?

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mr.w 3" Exhaust Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 70	Anyone help me on this?

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supramacist 1000whp postwhore Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Escape from the Prison Planet Posts: 1,356	MK3 TSRM On-Line Save this to your favorites and enjoy the read.

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mr.w 3" Exhaust Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 70	thanks for the link, I was looking for it earlier and couldnt find it.

05-20-2008, 01:19 AM	#5
supramacist 1000whp postwhore Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Escape from the Prison Planet Posts: 1,356	No worries. Glad to help.

05-20-2008, 01:35 AM	#6
supramacist 1000whp postwhore Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Escape from the Prison Planet Posts: 1,356	ew ew ew. You want to replace the throwout bearing as well and the best way to remove it is to pack it with wet toilet paper and pound it out.

05-20-2008, 02:53 AM	#7
slader99 Stock Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: canada Posts: 26	You'll want to purchase both a pilot and thrust bearing... I usually use grease to drive out a thrust bearing, but supramacist's methods seems a little more cost effective, and easier to clean up. Couple suggestions that might not be mentioned in your TSRM. First, a transmission jack makes life so much easier. Rent one and it will save you an hour or so of your time. When you remove the drive shaft from the output of the tranny, slide a socket about the same size in to minimze the amount of fluid you use. On that note, change your tranny fluid after your done the job while your under there. Those bell housing bolts can be a real bitch, if I were you, Id get a 3-4 foot extension plus some sort of uni-joint. You'll want to work from near the rear of the tranny to get a socket on those bell housing bolts. Not sure which tranny you have, but mine (r154?) has two dust covers that you should remove, to get access to the bolts connecting the dust cover to flywheel.... these need to be removed before you seperate the bellhousing from engine. If your clutch is worn out, and there is any discoloration on the flywheel its probably worth while removing the flywheel to have a skim taken off it as well... It's nicer to do as one job rather than deciding to chance it and having to remove it later next week.... Last suggestion is to take some weight off the front of the engine. There is a hook on the front side of the head you can grab and apply some force with a comealong and the rafters or cherry picker. You don;t need to lift very hard, but every little bit helps with access to those damn bellhousing bolts!! Good luck!

05-20-2008, 03:02 AM	#8
supramacist 1000whp postwhore Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Escape from the Prison Planet Posts: 1,356	I have also heard of the packing it with axle grease method. And ya, I said the toidy wipe bcause of the clean up. You just keep busting me out slader..., lol.

05-20-2008, 07:58 PM	#9
mr.w 3" Exhaust Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 70	thanks for the advice, I got a tranny jack and I deffinatley plan on using that, I hear its a bitch if you dont use one. IDK if my dad has a cherry picker or hoist but I'll keep it in mind. also I do have the r154 tranny.

05-24-2008, 04:00 AM	#10
mr.w 3" Exhaust Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 70	Wow this thing is a nightmare, the top two bellhousing bolts are a bitch to get too, and the tranny didnt want to seem to slide off. I finally got it off and ready to put the new clutch in and i find out they sold me the wrong clutch, awsomeness.