Clutch Replacement

Hello,

You will need to start by disconnecting the battery and raising the videl up safely. Here is a guide to help

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/jack-up-and-lift-your-car-safely

Here is a guide that will give you an idea of what you are in for when doing the job even though this is a rear wheel drive car it still applies.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-a-clutch

You will need to remove the CV axles as well before you begin to remove the transmission.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/replace-cv-axle

INSTALLATION HINT: After installation, check and inspect items as follows.
Road test the vehicle.
Front wheel alignment.

REMOVE BATTERY AND AIR CLEANER CASE ASSEMBLY WITH AIR HOSE
REMOVE CLUTCH RELEASE CYLINDER AND LINE CLAMP
Remove the 2 bolts and release cylinder.
Torque: 12 N-m (120 kgf-cm, 9 ft-lbf)

Remove the 2 bolts and release cylinder line clamp.
REMOVE GROUND CABLES Remove the 2 bolts and ground cables from the transaxle side and engine left mounting bracket side.
DISCONNECT BACK-UP LIGHT SWITCH CONNECTOR

DISCONNECT CONTROL CABLES
Remove the 2 clips and washers.
Remove the 2 clips from the cables.
REMOVE STATER'S SET BOLTS Remove the starter's 2 set bolts from the transaxle upper side.
Torque: 39 N-m (400 kgf-cm, 29 ft-lbf)

REMOVE TRANSAXLE MOUNTING BOLTS Remove the 3 bolts of transaxle case upper side.
Torque: 64 N-m (650 kgf-cm, 47 ft-lbf)

INSTALL ENGINE SUPPORT FIXTURE
REMOVE FRONT WHEELS
RAISE VEHICLE
NOTE: Be sure the vehicle is securely supported.

REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVERS
DRAIN TRANSAXLE OIL
Oil grade: API GL-4 or GL-5
Viscosity: SAE 75W - 90
Capacity: 2.4 liters (2.5 US qts, 2.1 Imp.qts)

REMOVE LEFT AND RIGHT DRIVE SHAFTS. See: Drive Axles, Bearings and Joints Axle Shaft Assembly Axle Shaft Service and Repair
REMOVE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE
Remove the 2 nuts, oxygen sensor and gasket.
Remove the 2 bolts, springs and gasket.
Torque: 62 N-m (630 kgf-cm, 46 ft-lbf)

Remove the bolt, clamp and gasket.
Torque: 19 N-m (190 kgf-cm, 14 ft-lbf)

Disconnect the 2 rings and remove the exhaust front pipe.

REMOVE STARTER Disconnect the connector and wire from the starter.
DISCONNECT SPEEDOMETER CABLE
REMOVE ENGINE REAR MOUNTING INSULATOR Remove the 6 bolts and insulator.
Torque:
Body side: 78 N-m (800 kgf-cm, 58 ft-lbf)
Through bolt: 64 N-m (650 kgf-cm, 47 ft-lbf)

DISCONNECT ENGINE LEFT MOUNTING BRACKET FROM ENGINE LEFT MOUNTING INSULATOR Remove the 2 bolts.
Torque: 64 N-m (650 kgf-cm, 47 ft-lbf)

JACK UP TRANSAXLE SLIGHTLY Using a transmission jack, support the transaxle.

REMOVE TRANSAXLE LOWER SIDE MOUNTING BOLTS Remove the 5 bolts.
Torque:
14 mm head: 46 N-m (470 kgf-cm, 34 ft-lbf)
10 mm head: 7.4 N-m (75 kgf-cm, 65 in-lbf)

REMOVE TRANSAXLE Lower the engine left side and remove the transaxle from the engine.

INSTALLATION HINT:
Align the input shaft with the clutch disc and install the transaxle to the engine.
Install and torque the 8 bolts.
Torque:
Upper side mounting bolts: (See step 7)
Lower side mounting bolts: (See step 20)

Here are some diagrams (Below) of how to replace the clutch in your car

Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.

Cheers, Ken

You are looking at around $200.00 in parts and my book calls for 4.9hrs of labor at whatever your shop charges

Hi Mary,

Well, replacing the Clutch is a pretty big job. First off is it rear wheel drive or front wheel drive.

Rear wheel will be a bit simpler than front wheel.

Before beginning disconnect the Battery. You will also need to elevate vehicle so tranny can be lowered and moved from under vehicle. It will need to be safely elevated using Jack Stand and must be safe enough to crawl under and do alot of pulling and pushing without the possiblility of it falling.

Front wheel drive you will have to remove the CV Axles, the Starter, all electrical connections and Clutch Cable or Slave Cylinder whichever it may have. Then the Shift Cable. You will then need to support the engine and transmission. Then remove Transmission Housing Bolts and the transmission mounts. You will be advised to rent a Transmission Jack for somewhat easy removal and install of tranny.

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What you need is a clutch assembly-that is release bearing/clutch cover/clutch plate/pilot bushing-