I just changed mine out 2 months ago at 150K. The clutch had a couple of hot spots (not too bad)but the throw bearing was pretty much shot. You can hear it when the clutch is released and it sounds like noisy valves. If you press down on the clutch about an inch and the sound goes away, it tells you that you throw out bearing is going bad. There was an oil leak that found its way onto the flywheel which made it slip a little. Once the new cluch and throw bearing was installed and the oil leak was fixed the car had a nice grab to it when you shift at high RPMs....wahoo!

 

Cool, I'm only at 90K so I guess I have a bit of time, I'll probably just order a kit in the next few months just to have on hand.

 

Great write up, Thanks. I'll save it for my records as I have only 61000 on it.

 

Well my throwout bearing is starting to squeal so guess ill be doing a clutch replacement real soon.

 

Haven't done a Crossfire clutch yet but on other cars I use a plastic clutch alignment tool to align the disk to the pilot bushing when tightening the pressure plate. Makes getting the tranny in easy. Looks like one comes with at least one of the kits.


Can also have somone depress the clutch while wiggling the trans but is easier when aligned to begin with.


ps trying to pull the trans in with the bolts is a good way to break e$pen$ive things.

 

So, have my local shop do it for $297, or attempt it myself...decisions.

 

for 297 I would have the shop do it, my transmission skills are not that good.

 

It's realllly really easy though if you can lift the car high enough...

 

I can get it 10" up with jacks (that sounded dirty). I'm guessing that's enough to slide a tranny jack under and slide it out.

 

LMAO

Honestly 10" would be cutting it really close. Probably possible, but more difficult than say 2'. 2' you'd have play room.

 

2' is lofty, but probably doable. Thanks for the info Josh

 

No problem, it just makes it so much easier to disconnect the driveshaft, bell housing and roll it out all the way. With the trans completely out of the way you aren't cramped holding that heavy as hell clutch above you. And you can see with the key better.

 

The pilot bearing. Leave it or is there a better tool to remove it?

 

I never removed mine, and I'm not sure you could with normal tools, nor do I know of a tool to do so. If you can remove it, I'd just replace it. I never even tried lol.

I just looked back and noticed you mentioned a better flywheel. Supposedly you can use a single mass from certain newer Dodge models. Is it "better", I'm not sure because the dual mass keeps it as smooth as possible. Sure the single would be a whole hell of a lot lighter, but give and take I guess.

I can confirm that Rudy is re-designing flywheel's for us to use from another car so that I can have one strong enough to hold the 55K motor.. there at least lol.

 

Going back to the LUK vs subject. I bought LUK, and will if I have to again.

 

Thanks buddy, I've got the LUK on order now, research only showed them and Exedy re badge parts but are overall the same.

The flywheel will stay, I'll just scuff and clean it, though a single mass is very VERY tempting. I look forward to his progress.

 

Nice. That's the conclusion I came to too.

Single would be very tempting to me too as long as it's 650-700 ft-lb capable, with a clutch to match.

 

I'd do it just for the lighter weight and faster revs, lol.

 

I tried, and I said screw it. I'm taking it to the shop next weekend.

 

Great job on the write up with all of the pictures, associate diagrams, and tips!