Clutch Change

[Morphious]

Just a quick question, getting ready to put a new clutch in the dog and wanted to know if anyone else has done this themselves and what pitfalls to look out for, as well as about how long it would take? Any special tools needed?

I have put clutches in 4x4 and cars before, just never on a dodge diesel. Any input would be appreciated.

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99 2500 4x4 QC Std transmission, Puple, 10 Disc Sony Changer, 285x75Rx16 BFG Mudders, Gooseneck hitch, 275lb King Klaw front bumper, Towing/Camper setup.

1965 Chevy 1/2 ton Pickup, 350-350hp/2spd powerglide, PS, PB, Disc Brakes on the front, Tilt, Fuel Cell, 3. 73 posi.

26ft Gooseneck Flatbed Trailer.

1960 Farmal 340 Diesel Tractor

 

[bholcomb]

If you have put a clutch in a 4x4 before then you will have no problem. Just remember to slide the cross member up and then out. That and Dodge didn't see fit to give us a nice removable transmission hump like my Chevy. I used a cheapo transmission jack adapter, which I modified mid project to ease reinstallation. So, I can’t claim the quickest time.

Brian

 

[ynot]

Take the four screws out of the shift tower, as apposed to the push and turn thing for the shifter, as it still won't clear the floor board... T

 

[Amianthus]

Two words.

PORTA-POWER!!! Use it to spread the frame rails for ease. Also be patient. My clutch took almost 9 hours.

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'99 2500 ISB QC SLT (No Leather!), 4x4, 5sp w/McLeod, 4:10, BD-II, PE, PE-EZ, 4"exh. , Pac-Brake, A-Pillar gauge pod w/boost and pyro, Line-X, V-1, lights, siren, lic. plt. frame says "Diesel Fumes Make Me Horny!", and much more goofy stuff.