Clutch - DIY

I did a little searching on previous clutch threads and found some good info. My question is: how tough is a clutch replacement to do yourself? Special tools needed (other than a floor jack)?

Obviously, I have never done a clutch before. Pretty new to car repair.
For reference, (with the great input from here), I was able to do my motor mounts a few months back.

Local shops want $500.00 for labor to replace a clutch .

Thanks in advance for the input!

 

Take your time, If you forget easy take pictures during the process so to remember how it goes back. Have a manual? Mostly nasty and greasy but not hard with the correct tools.

 

I rented a pilot bushing removal tool (slide hammer with attachment) for free from autozone, but others use a hydraulic method (fill the bushing with grease and use the correct diameter bolt to force the bushing out. Other than that a torque wrench and jack are about it. The clutch kit should come with an alignment tool, or you can by one by itself.

I just did it this week and had never done it either.

 

Well, it's hard in the sense that it's more physical than changing your ignition wires or something like that. Obviously there's no easy way to get at it - you make your choice to remove the engine or remove the transmission. Most choose to remove the transmission since you need a hoist of some kind to remove the engine. A T-14 is farly light and small (unlike a T-18 or SM420, for example), and you can remove the transfer case separately. Worthwhile to clean everything as good as you can with a pressure washer or the quarter car wash before you start.

 

I cant tell by the picture if you have a ful cage or half cage. i have a full cage with 2 center bars. Makes it real easy , No floor jack required. i use a come along hiost and remove the floor panel. Works like a overhead hoist. If you have a full cage it saves alot of work.

 

you should have no trouble. As mentioned get a manual and taking some pics as you take it apart is a great idea. These older jeeps with the big removable floor pan make it real easy to get to the bell housing bolts. It will be a very good learning experiance for you. Oh and a buddy to help is a must. good luck!