Clutch Replacement 2007 Aveo5
Ok Folks:
I just completed R&R of my daughter's clutch, PP and throw out bearing.
The job sucked: on a scale of 10 if being getting kicked in the balls is a 9.
For you guys who do this with a jack in your driveway...please get therapy.
I have a Mohawk lift in my barn, a Dad who was a mechanic his entire life who taught me this stuff from when I came home from school as a youth and still it kicked my ass. I'm embarrassed to say that I am a licensed Airframe and Powerplant mechanic and still it busted my balls.
Had I known the proper sequence of disassembly it would have saved me a day at least.
Here's the deal guys:
If you have a lift you will need to support the engine/transmission assembly onto a table of sorts as you disconnect the transmission and L/H engine mounts. Do I need to say that all positional directives are given from the driver's seat?
You will need to disconnect and remove the K frame 4-19MM bolts which turns out to be not a big deal. You will need an 18MM crows foot to disconnect the rack. No excuses. NAPA has the complete crowsfoot set for $22.
Disconnect the rack from the steering column in 3 places under the dash. Yes, three places. No big deal, a 12 MM socket will suffice and allow you to telescope the shaft.
Standard removal and reinstall procedures prevail. As an aircraft mechanic I would record every nut, bolt or clamp that I removed so that I would not neglect it upon reassembly.
I did the same with the Aveo.
This is a pretty tough - do it yourself- project but if you are committed you can do it.
Give me a PM if you need support.
60vette
Wait...Where is step 10?!
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Originally Posted by
bree
For all you people having to change the clutch let me help you alittle first read book then through it away its wrong I just completed 1 last nite I look atthings a little different here is what you do it took me 4 hours and 20 first time with no power tools
Do not remove k frame as others have said and the book says as well as you do not have to remove engine
I have 30 years under my belt if you have any questions you can call me # 907-947-5966
You will need a 19 mm 17 mm 14 mm 13 mm 12 mm 11 mm 10 mm socket and wrench and a 32 mm hub socket
1 loosen lug nuts
2 jack up as high as possible and suport both sides with jack stands remove wheels
3 take off cv shaft outer nuts to keep the hub from spinning but a screw driver in the vent on the brakes
4 take of the 2 bolts on each side that hold the struts to control arm
5 remove cv shafts
6 take out battery and battery plate
7 unplug the 2 wire harness that are plug into transmission remove ****er linkage from trans
8 remove transmission mount from bottom back of engine
9 support engine on oil pan with jack make sure to use a peice of wood so not to damage
11 remove upper trans mount under where the battery was lower engine with jack to get it all the way out
12 remove transmission change out clutch
Now reverse steps and put it back together
Is that the "after a little algebra" step that we're supposed to know?!?
This looks encouraging--especially since I see nothing of the exhaust removal... which I dread.