[s-cars] Clutch change.

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In a message dated 7/14/2006 11:13:27 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  
idemkovitch at yahoo.com writes:
 
 
In a message dated 7/14/2006 11:13:27 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  
idemkovitch at yahoo.com writes:

Chad,
 
Started  clutch replacement today. Almost ready to take out transmission. 
Have a few  questions.
 
1.  Do I have to remove rear driveshaft completely? I disconnected front, but 
it  doesn't seem to go up or down.
Bentley say to remove completely, but then I need to center it, blah,  blah..


Shouldn't have to remove the drive shaft. As I recall there is a small  metal 
plate under it that prevents it from falling if it should come loose. If  you 
haven't taken this out this could be preventing enough movement. It  should 
come out of the way just enough then you might be able to tie it up  inside the 
tunnel.

2.  You said that you jacked engine up with piece of 2x4 and regular jack. 
Did you  jack at front portion of oil pan?
Where  did you put this 2x4?

Yes at the front of the oil pan. It doesn't take a lot of force to tilt  it.

 
People,  I don't mind doing work, but I HATE this mess from driveshafts!!! :) 
That a  worst part of whole job for me.

Hee hee. Yes very messy. Putting plastic bags over the ends will help.