Clutch Replacement

[BYprodriver]

Originally Posted by jb92563

Clutch died on way to work this morning on my 01 "S" (80k miles).

I was reading some replacement instructions but it was not clear how high the car needs to be jacked up on stands. Does anyone have a number of inches I need to raise the car to do the Clutch work?

Raise all 4 corners or just the rear onto jack stands?

Also, what is the best clutch kit to put back in. Should I be looking at other than OEM clutches?

What else should I look at while the transmission is out. (I know to look at the IMS and RMS for leaks)

6-speed bellhousing is 15.5" high from a flat surface, so add the height of your removal device the trans will sit on. My "S" is 24" from floor to the Silver heat guard insert on the rear bumper cover muffler tip. You want the car as level as practical to aid trans removal & install, also to minimize rear suspension alignment settings loss when you remove the triangular brace panel. OEM flywheel/clutch parts unless it is a dedicated track car. Have them balanced if possible. Fantastic access with the trans out so look at everything! Put top in service position so you can access top trans bolts easily.