Clutch removal
Clutch removal
Hello, I need some advice on removing the clutch on a 360. I have done all as per manual (undone gearbox mounts, removed exhaust, gear selector linkages, bell-housing bolts and cover plate) but I can't get the clutch bell-housing to pull away from the flywheel. Its moved about 3 mm but won't go any further.
1988 340 1.4 GL, 218k, 5 door (Grey Bess). Gone to CBA.
1991 340 1.7 GL, 64k, 5 door, petrol blue (Deep Blue).
1988 360 2.0 GLE, 140k, 5 door, ocean blue metallic (Blue Bess).
1989 340 1.7 GL, 108k, 3 door (Red Ness).
More info here!
1991 340 1.7 GL, 64k, 5 door, petrol blue (Deep Blue).
1988 360 2.0 GLE, 140k, 5 door, ocean blue metallic (Blue Bess).
1989 340 1.7 GL, 108k, 3 door (Red Ness).
More info here!
Re: Clutch removal
Had this problem yesterday, have you done the 4 x 10mm head bolts that hold the flywheel protecty cover onto the bellhousing? you can reach them from under the car, behind the sump.
Next really fun game is getting the bellhousing free from the crossmember... looks like it's a drop the axle thing but not got that far yet. Give me a 1.7 any day
, I at least know I've done everything on those before 
Next really fun game is getting the bellhousing free from the crossmember... looks like it's a drop the axle thing but not got that far yet. Give me a 1.7 any day
, I at least know I've done everything on those before '89(G) 340 GLE B172k
'03 S60 D5 SE, '91 (J) MX5, 1954 Cyclemaster
Ex:
'89(F) 340 GL F7R (ex B172k) - Fake -> SBKV 300 Runner Up 08, 12; '91(H) 340 GL B14.4E - Kar; '88(F) 360 GLT B200E - Jet -> BKV 300 Runner Up 09; '89(G) 360 GLT B200E - Beast
'03 S60 D5 SE, '91 (J) MX5, 1954 Cyclemaster
Ex:
'89(F) 340 GL F7R (ex B172k) - Fake -> SBKV 300 Runner Up 08, 12; '91(H) 340 GL B14.4E - Kar; '88(F) 360 GLT B200E - Jet -> BKV 300 Runner Up 09; '89(G) 360 GLT B200E - Beast
Re: Clutch removal
Yep, the bottom flywheel cover plate was undone yesterday but didn't make much difference! I'll keep trying.
1988 340 1.4 GL, 218k, 5 door (Grey Bess). Gone to CBA.
1991 340 1.7 GL, 64k, 5 door, petrol blue (Deep Blue).
1988 360 2.0 GLE, 140k, 5 door, ocean blue metallic (Blue Bess).
1989 340 1.7 GL, 108k, 3 door (Red Ness).
More info here!
1991 340 1.7 GL, 64k, 5 door, petrol blue (Deep Blue).
1988 360 2.0 GLE, 140k, 5 door, ocean blue metallic (Blue Bess).
1989 340 1.7 GL, 108k, 3 door (Red Ness).
More info here!
Re: Clutch removal
Try removing the torque tube first, should just be 4 bolts at the flange, less weight to align, but then also less leverage to wiggle the thing off.
If you have gotten 3mm all the way round then it should come out.. Don't forget the Flywheel sensor bolted to block, will catch the bell housing.
Some of the bolt holes have sleeves which recess in both block and bell housing, but only by about 5mm from memory. The main thing to clear is the drive shaft end which rests in the crank pinion, will need a good couple of inches.
If you have gotten 3mm all the way round then it should come out.. Don't forget the Flywheel sensor bolted to block, will catch the bell housing.
Some of the bolt holes have sleeves which recess in both block and bell housing, but only by about 5mm from memory. The main thing to clear is the drive shaft end which rests in the crank pinion, will need a good couple of inches.
1980 345 DL_______1987 360 GLE (project car restored to GLT spec and B230FT'd)
1984 360 GLT______1987 360 GLT
1983 360 GLS______1989 360 GLE
1985 340 GL_______1986 340 1.4
1985 360 GLS______1995 940 SE 2.3 Turbo Estate (daily)
1987 340 GL 1.7
1984 360 GLT______1987 360 GLT
1983 360 GLS______1989 360 GLE
1985 340 GL_______1986 340 1.4
1985 360 GLS______1995 940 SE 2.3 Turbo Estate (daily)
1987 340 GL 1.7
Re: Clutch removal
Finally got the thing to separate using a luggage strap with a ratchet around the gearbox and rear-crossmember.... I think unbolting the bell-housing from the torque tube (thanks for this suggestion) will help it to go the last half-inch.
1988 340 1.4 GL, 218k, 5 door (Grey Bess). Gone to CBA.
1991 340 1.7 GL, 64k, 5 door, petrol blue (Deep Blue).
1988 360 2.0 GLE, 140k, 5 door, ocean blue metallic (Blue Bess).
1989 340 1.7 GL, 108k, 3 door (Red Ness).
More info here!
1991 340 1.7 GL, 64k, 5 door, petrol blue (Deep Blue).
1988 360 2.0 GLE, 140k, 5 door, ocean blue metallic (Blue Bess).
1989 340 1.7 GL, 108k, 3 door (Red Ness).
More info here!
Re: Clutch removal
This sorted me out toobogbasic wrote:I think unbolting the bell-housing from the torque tube (thanks for this suggestion) will help it to go the last half-inch.
'89(G) 340 GLE B172k
'03 S60 D5 SE, '91 (J) MX5, 1954 Cyclemaster
Ex:
'89(F) 340 GL F7R (ex B172k) - Fake -> SBKV 300 Runner Up 08, 12; '91(H) 340 GL B14.4E - Kar; '88(F) 360 GLT B200E - Jet -> BKV 300 Runner Up 09; '89(G) 360 GLT B200E - Beast
'03 S60 D5 SE, '91 (J) MX5, 1954 Cyclemaster
Ex:
'89(F) 340 GL F7R (ex B172k) - Fake -> SBKV 300 Runner Up 08, 12; '91(H) 340 GL B14.4E - Kar; '88(F) 360 GLT B200E - Jet -> BKV 300 Runner Up 09; '89(G) 360 GLT B200E - Beast