Questionyes, after spending money for previous replacement for my son tib's clutch i decided to do it myself....
very complex procedures for small side engine...
1- first question is removing clutch from bottom of the car, subframe has to come down to clear end of gearbox driver side, what is the story about the steering column? does the steering rack need to be disconnected from subframe (very very limited access there) or the steering column can be disconnected from the floor board inside the car and the assembly would come down with the subframe...?
what the risk to do a way versus another?
2- is nay of the water hoses, steering power fluid and or AC system need to be disconnected or is there enough room to move the assembly enough to get the gear box out?
3- no problem to remove the axle shaft from driver side to the gear box, about the passenger side to gear box? where does it will disconnect and what need to be cleared or removed there...
appreciate the help...
Thank
Answer1. I unbolt the steering rack from the subframe on the Tiburon. The bolts are are reasonably easy to get to from underneath and this also makes it unnecessary to drain the power steering system. You can leave the rack attached to the subframe if you desire, but you'll then need to take intermediate shaft loose from the column, disconnect some of the power steering lines, and most likely realign the car when done because the stub shaft from the rack is splined and can be inserted into the intermediate shaft numerous ways.
2. You should be able to remove the transmission without taking any of the fluid lines loose. I do believe there are a few places where the power steering lines attach to the subframe, however. If you disconnect the rack from the subframe, you'll need to unbolt them from the subframe as well, but you won't need to open any of them.
3. The axles will be easiest to remove once you have the subframe out. It'll then be easy to pop the right hand CV shaft off the fixed intermediate shaft. Then unbolt fixed shaft mount from the engine. I believe you need to remove the alternator to move it fully out of the way.
I usually leave the axle attached to the engine and slide the transmission off the axle when I remove it, but that may not be possible without a lift and special engine support tools.
Also, this transmission has a pull-type clutch pressure plate. The throwout bearing is snapped into the pressure plate. To get the transmission off the engine, you'll need to remove the throwout bearing fork shaft lever from the top of the transmission. Turn it upside down and put the nut back on finger tight. This will allow the fingers to rotate out of the throwout bearing. When assembling, put the new throwout bearing onto the fork and slide all the way down onto the input shaft collar. Assemble the clutch and pressure plate as normal. When you have the transmission bolted back up, use the lever to snap the throwout bearing into the pressure plate. Then turn the throwout bearing fork lever back over to its correct orientation.
