How-To: Install a Fidanza Clutch and Flywheel
Read 616,587 TimesPosted May 11, 2007, 5:00 ET by Mike
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The Installation
Note: The installation of a clutch and flywheel on any car is a fairly in-depth project and should only be performed by a professionally trained mechanic. The installation, while not overly hard to do takes a fair amount of time and requires the use of some specialty tools such as the hydraulic clutch bleeder, torque wrench, transmission jacks stand and a vehicle lift.
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Step 1: Disconnect the battery to avoid any electrical shorts during the removal and reinstallation of the vehicle's starter.
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Step 2: With the car already supported by an automotive lift, disconnect the oxygen sensors from the factory H-pipe.
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Step 3: Disconnect the rear of the H-pipe from the exhaust by loosening the two nuts on each band clamp and then prying the locking tabs up with a small screwdriver. Slide the band clamps towards the rear of the car to release the H-pipe.
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Step 4: Disconnect the H-pipe from the exhaust manifolds and remove it from the car.
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Step 5: Remove the clutch and flywheel dust shield from the transmission bell housing.
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Step 6: Disconnect and remove the starter from the right side of the motor. Ensure you have previously disconnected the battery to avoid any electrical shorts.
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Step 7: Disconnect the driveshaft from the transmission by removing the bolts that connect it to the output flange of the driveshaft. Position the driveshaft so that it is out of the way of the transmission.
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Step 8: Disconnect the transmission mount from the frame and lower the transmission down to gain access to the shifter. Make sure you support the transmission with a transmission jack stand.
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Step 9: Disconnect the shifter mount arm from the top of the transmission and disconnect the shifter linkage from the transmission shift arm.
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Step 10: Disconnect the hydraulic line for the concentric slave cylinder assembly by removing the retainer clip and sliding the line out of the transmission.
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