Clutch Install Finished....Finally

ChristianCGM · 09-17-2006, 11:30 AM

We got the axels removed. Now we are having trouble removing the transmission case. Are there any tips to pulling it off?

thanks
christian

**Turninconcepts.com** · 09-17-2006, 12:19 PM

if you have axle stubs (the green cup) then rotate the axle and you'll see the end of the spring pin without pulling anything out.

If you don't have stubs the the axle should just pop out. Be sure to make sure the circlip is on the end after you pull it out.

KiTsuNe · 09-17-2006, 03:38 PM

are you trying to remove the transmission from the motor?

Mykl · 09-17-2006, 05:22 PM

I don't understand... what are you trying to do? Remove the gearbox from the car? Did you remove ALL of the bellhousing bolts? The driveshaft? The transmission mount?

Mykl · 09-17-2006, 05:23 PM

Oh, and if our car is anything like the WRX, there's a special bolt at about 1 o'clock on the transmission (as you're facing the front of the car) that needs to be loosened. I can't remember exactly where it is, but it has something to do with the clutch slave cylinder.

ChristianCGM · 09-17-2006, 05:44 PM

I have all of the bolts removed from the bell housing. I am trying to take off the transmission. The starter is removed, you name it I have removed it. I think that it is just tough to remove the transmission case from the motor. I did not expect it to be easy. Those of you who have done it in your garage are there any tips to taking it off that would make it easier.

XfactorSTi · 09-17-2006, 05:48 PM

first thing you got to make sure you do is to remove the clutch fork pin then have the fork dangale there, the transmisson will not come out unless you remove that pin that holds the fork in.... good luck!

Mykl · 09-17-2006, 05:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XfactorSTi

first thing you got to make sure you do is to remove the clutch fork pin then have the fork dangale there, the transmisson will not come out unless you remove that pin that holds the fork in.... good luck!

Yeah, that's the part I was thinking of... seems like Subaru's setup is rather unconventional. I've changed quite a few clutches and I've never encountered anything like this before.

Mykl · 09-17-2006, 05:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChristianCGM

Those of you who have done it in your garage are there any tips to taking it off that would make it easier.

1. Use a jack
2. Bribe friends with beer
3. Be patient

Good luck!

Niles · 09-17-2006, 05:55 PM

I use two jacks, one under the front of the bellhousing, one under the rear. I am also spoiled in that I have an engine hoist which I hooked to a mount on top of the tranny as a safety.
http://www.subaru.com/microsites/spt...mation.sptmain
Click on "STi performance flywheel" everything you need is right there.

The directions and diagrams for your job are there. If you have the transmission more than a half an inch away from the motor and it still has not come off, you've missed something. If it's just a tiny bit away, it's likely just a little bit tight on the alignment dowels and input shaft.

**nhsilversti** · 09-17-2006, 05:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XfactorSTi

first thing you got to make sure you do is to remove the clutch fork pin then have the fork dangale there, the transmisson will not come out unless you remove that pin that holds the fork in.... good luck!

to remove it.....
you will need a 10mm allen wrench
a small diameter bolt 6 x 1.25? about 1.5-2" long
the allen is to remove the cap located on the side of the case right under the starter.
then screw the bolt into the fork pin and pull it out

KiTsuNe · 09-17-2006, 05:57 PM

Its probably the fork pin, thats what i had trouble with when i did mine. I didnt know the fork pin was there so i cracked it from the motor and unbloted the clutch 1 bolt at a time.

XfactorSTi · 09-17-2006, 06:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nhsilversti

to remove it.....
you will need a 10mm allen wrench
a small diameter bolt 6 x 1.25? about 1.5-2" long
the allen is to remove the cap located on the side of the case right under the starter.
then screw the bolt into the fork pin and pull it out

wow your alot smarter than i am... way more detail.
cheers!

ChristianCGM · 09-17-2006, 06:05 PM

Thanks, Niles those are the directions that I have been following. I am pretty sure that it will just take some negotiating to get it out. Something that I will get done tomorrow night after work.

ChristianCGM · 09-17-2006, 06:07 PM

I got the fork pin out. I kept looking at it thinking how is that a plug. Removed it and the fork pin came right out with the 6mm screw.

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ChristianCGM Grassroots STI Racer Car: 05 STi CGM Fav Mod: whiskey tango Posts: 579 IWSTI Addict since: Oct 2005 Trader Rating: (2)	Clutch Install Finished....Finally We got the axels removed. Now we are having trouble removing the transmission case. Are there any tips to pulling it off? thanks christian This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad. Last edited by ChristianCGM; 09-20-2006 at 12:33 AM.

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ChristianCGM Grassroots STI Racer Car: 05 STi CGM Fav Mod: whiskey tango Posts: 579 IWSTI Addict since: Oct 2005 Trader Rating: (2)	I got the fork pin out. I kept looking at it thinking how is that a plug. Removed it and the fork pin came right out with the 6mm screw. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

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09-17-2006, 12:19 PM	#2
Turninconcepts.com Authorized Vendor Car: 04/08STI 95SVX 86E30 Posts: 5,503 IWSTI Addict since: Jul 2003 Trader Rating: (54)	if you have axle stubs (the green cup) then rotate the axle and you'll see the end of the spring pin without pulling anything out. If you don't have stubs the the axle should just pop out. Be sure to make sure the circlip is on the end after you pull it out.

09-17-2006, 03:38 PM	#3
KiTsuNe Spec C Club Car: The Vroom-mobile Fav Mod: JDM Gears Location: San Jose, California Posts: 2,331 IWSTI Addict since: Jun 2005 Trader Rating: (1)	are you trying to remove the transmission from the motor?

09-17-2006, 05:22 PM	#4
Mykl S204 Racer Car: '04.5 STi Fav Mod: Whiteline steering rack bushings Location: Montgomery, Al Posts: 3,149 IWSTI Addict since: Apr 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	I don't understand... what are you trying to do? Remove the gearbox from the car? Did you remove ALL of the bellhousing bolts? The driveshaft? The transmission mount?

09-17-2006, 05:23 PM	#5
Mykl S204 Racer Car: '04.5 STi Fav Mod: Whiteline steering rack bushings Location: Montgomery, Al Posts: 3,149 IWSTI Addict since: Apr 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Oh, and if our car is anything like the WRX, there's a special bolt at about 1 o'clock on the transmission (as you're facing the front of the car) that needs to be loosened. I can't remember exactly where it is, but it has something to do with the clutch slave cylinder.

09-17-2006, 05:44 PM	#6
ChristianCGM Grassroots STI Racer Car: 05 STi CGM Fav Mod: whiskey tango Posts: 579 IWSTI Addict since: Oct 2005 Trader Rating: (2)	I have all of the bolts removed from the bell housing. I am trying to take off the transmission. The starter is removed, you name it I have removed it. I think that it is just tough to remove the transmission case from the motor. I did not expect it to be easy. Those of you who have done it in your garage are there any tips to taking it off that would make it easier.

09-17-2006, 05:48 PM	#7
XfactorSTi Senior STI Driver Car: Honda Fit Location: socal Posts: 347 IWSTI Addict since: Aug 2004 Trader Rating: (1)	first thing you got to make sure you do is to remove the clutch fork pin then have the fork dangale there, the transmisson will not come out unless you remove that pin that holds the fork in.... good luck!

09-17-2006, 05:55 PM	#10
Niles Junior STI Driver Car: White, '06 STi Fav Mod: Staying stock Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 126 IWSTI Addict since: Aug 2006 Trader Rating: (2)	I use two jacks, one under the front of the bellhousing, one under the rear. I am also spoiled in that I have an engine hoist which I hooked to a mount on top of the tranny as a safety. http://www.subaru.com/microsites/spt...mation.sptmain Click on "STi performance flywheel" everything you need is right there. The directions and diagrams for your job are there. If you have the transmission more than a half an inch away from the motor and it still has not come off, you've missed something. If it's just a tiny bit away, it's likely just a little bit tight on the alignment dowels and input shaft.

09-17-2006, 05:57 PM	#12
KiTsuNe Spec C Club Car: The Vroom-mobile Fav Mod: JDM Gears Location: San Jose, California Posts: 2,331 IWSTI Addict since: Jun 2005 Trader Rating: (1)	Its probably the fork pin, thats what i had trouble with when i did mine. I didnt know the fork pin was there so i cracked it from the motor and unbloted the clutch 1 bolt at a time.

09-17-2006, 06:05 PM	#14
ChristianCGM Grassroots STI Racer Car: 05 STi CGM Fav Mod: whiskey tango Posts: 579 IWSTI Addict since: Oct 2005 Trader Rating: (2)	Thanks, Niles those are the directions that I have been following. I am pretty sure that it will just take some negotiating to get it out. Something that I will get done tomorrow night after work.