Iv searched and found lots of good info on replacing this clutch. I feel like I will be able to complete the job in my drive way. My question is has anyone ever done this them self and is it worth the money saving in labor to have a shop do it. Mainly this is my DD but I still don't like some jag-off turning wrenches on it..

 

No ones ever replaced a clutch?!

 

Slow down hoss. Yes you will need an E-12 socket for the top bell housing bolts, but other than that it is pretty straight forward. Disconnect the battery, remove starter, use jack and undo trans mount nuts, then jack trans and transfer case up, remove cross member, undo shifter and likanges, clutch slave, then bell housing bolts


Edit, and don't forget to have fly wheel turned or replace it while you are there

 

Also have something to remove the pilot bearing with, it can be a pain. Replacing a clutch is pretty straight forward

 

Yeah forgot to mention that, I have an actual pilot bearing puller, and it's still a PITA sometimes

 

As they said, it's fairly straight forward, but DON'T forget that pesky crank angle position sensor. It's annoying when you have to get a new one b/c you pulled the wires out of it. I had even unplugged mine but the connector had slipped down between the firewall and hardline so it got snatched right apart.

Also remove the shifter as it states in the manual. Lower the trans just enough to get your hands around the trans. You then push down on the cup and turn it counter clockwise; it'll pop right up and disconnect. sure beats taking all that trim apart and taking the shift **** off. Still not sure how that **** comes off without destroying the shift pattern logo or **** to get to the nut.

That mechanical trans jack that Harbor Freight helps a lot; and they're only like $70 bucks. Good luck with those E12 bolts; they're a riot.

 

One thing you might want to consider while you're in there is replacing the rear main seal. It requires you to drop the oil pan, but you don't want it to go on you 1000 miles after you replace the clutch and spray oil all over your new clutch disc like what happened to my F150

 

Moved to OEM not Advanced tech.

 

Thanks for all the input guys. I'm going to tackle this one. I feel like it will be a way for me to better know my rig. Any ideas of how long it takes on avg?

 

i've done a few now. but for your first time, i'd guesstimate between 6 and 8 hours.
but you can hone it down to 4 hours once you get good at it.

and if you use a centerforce clutch and pressure plate, they recommend NOT having the flywheel turned.

 

should i just replace the fly wheel?

 

only if it has cracks. but for a stock clutch, you might want to get it resurfaced.
i only use centerforce clutches on replacement, so they don't want it resurfaced, so i just keep the stock one in place and don't touch it.
nothing feels like a centerforce.

don't forget to replace the fork pivot stud and spring along with the release bearing and pilot bearing.
grease them up too.

 

One other item to consider is the starter ring gear on the fly wheel. If it looks like it's starting to get chewed up this is a good time to replace it and they only cost about $30. A good machine shop may be able to press your old one off, flip it over, press it back on and save you the cost of a new one.

 

I only replace flywheels when they show heat marking from chatter. Considering the costs of the two, I just replace them if needed.

 

what the hell is an E12? is that like a millimeter or what? haha trying to replace clutch on my buddys 94 ZJ any tips?