Replacing Clutch on 1996 GT

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JamesT96GT

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Gardner, MA

Aug 25, 2004

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• Aug 25, 2004

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I am about to remove the tranny in my '96 GT and replace the clucth (TO bearing is shot). Does anyone know of any technical papers or websites I could check out to get any tips/tricks on removing the tranny. Going to be doing this in my garage on jackstands so limited space and flexibility and just want to see if there is anything you guys know that will make things go smoother. Thanks.

 

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tangerine

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• Aug 25, 2004

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go buy a haynes or a chiltons manual for you car from autozone. they will tell you all you need to know. also find a really long extensions for that top starter bolt.

 

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HIGDON

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• Aug 25, 2004

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It's going to be tight! Make sure to support the front of the motor with something (a small jack would be best) so when you go back to put the tranny in you don't have to fight it to get it lined up.

 

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JamesT96GT

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Aug 26, 2004

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• Aug 26, 2004

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Thanks guys. Bought a Chiltons. Got it out after about 3 1/2 hours. The exhaust was a pain cuz the O2 sensors get in the way and you were right - the starter is very tight and calls for a couple long extensions and a swivel. Not looking forward to re-installing the starter. Throw out bearing was in pieces, ball bearings everywhere! Oh, well. Thanks again for the help.

 

stang9gt

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Aug 26, 2004

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I have two gt's, and left that top bolt out of the starter on both...had the one for 4 years no probs....

 

kj99

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• Aug 26, 2004

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yep, that's what we did on mine. left the top bolt out of the starter

I still need a shifter bad.