[V8] Clutch job

Kneale Brownson kneale at coslink.net
Mon Jul 3 09:32:29 EDT 2006


I got ZERO response to this posting last week on the 200q20v list, so I'm
appealing here also.

I'm preparing to replace the clutch/throwout bearing on the new-to-me 
200q20v Avant. The throwout bearing (apparently) is squealing and won't 
allow shifting. I got the car off a trailer and onto my hoist by starting 
it with the clutch depressed and the gear required already selected. Got a 
little "smoke" during the ride up the ramps onto the hoist.
Don't see any need in Bentley for any tool I don't have for extracting the 
transmission from the vehicle. But Bentley calls for using "holder 10-201" 
while removing and reinstalling the clutch bolts. There's also mention of 
an apparently centering tool # 10-213A. Where would I get these or what 
would I use as a substitute?
And the book says to grease the input splines lightly with G 000 100. 
What's that?
Any other words of wisdom for this task?
Oh, yeah, if I find the clutch disc and pressure plate assembly to be in 
good shape (140k miles), should I save them for my 200q20v sedan (250+K
miles)? 
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