clutch

[phill.h]

hi every one can any one give me some info on changing the clutch on my 92 2.4 . the thrush bearing is starting to rattle so thought i would change the whole lot while i was at it just not sure were to start .is it a big job ( engine out ) or can i drop the box from underneath without taking engine out

[dpg]

My rattle turned out to be the springs in the dual mass flywheel (breaking apart).
I am in the process of replacing the springs and installing a new clutch at the same time.

[TonyN]

It comes out from underneath, just remove the propshafts, exhaust where it loops under the gear box, the slave cylinder, gear levers, plugs on gearbox, etc, put a jack under the gearbox and remove the crossmember, then lower the jack untill you can see all the bellhousing bolts.

When doing it solo on the floor, I take the t/case off first, then most of the bellhousing bolts, remove the jack (wedge the engine sump on the diff with a lump of wood to support the back end), use a jack or lay under the gearbox and remove the last bolts, and gently slide/lift the gearbox out and onto the floor.

Then you can remove the clutch. Check the 2 peice flywheel is not buggered before putting it back together.