SHO Is Ready For A Clutch....

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Alright. Ive gone through enough stuff with this car. Ive learned a lot and Im proud to say I did it with the help at SHO Forum and the guys from SHO Source. Thanks.
My first few threads on here were about my shifting. It was hard to shift into gears. I had to yank back to pop it in place. So I had a few suggestions and chose to replace my Shift Lever and bought a Clevis Repair Kit. My shifting is tight and feels nice, but it never fixed my problem. Its a rod shifter so I cant adjust it. I have pulled up on my clutch pedal to make sure it was adjusted. Still doing the same problems.
So I am on a tight budget...VERY tight budget and bought a cheap clutch for now. Thanks to one of the members on this forum site, I bought an....$85 clutch.... Great Price but Im thinking that Ill be the first to use this cheap clutch because the guy never actually bought it off EBay. Ill post a link down below for yall to look at. I own a 92 Ford Taurus SHO.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/161513701180?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

I have looked through the search but haven't exactly got what Im looking for. I have a chiltons book but I want to make sure this is right. Ive heard lots of ways to change clutches. And I might as well put it on here for anyone looking for instructions on how to do it. Your welcome in advance lol.

1. Disconnect Negative Battery Cable. Raise and Support vehicle
2.Remove the transaxle.
3. Loosen the six clutch pressure plate cover retaining bolts evenly to release the spring tension gradually, and to avoid distorting the cover. If the same clutch pressure plate and cover are to be installed, mark the cover and the flywheel so the pressure plate can be installed in its original position.
4. Remove the pressure plate and clutch disc from the flywheel.
5. Inspect flywheel, clutch disc, pressure plate, throwout bearing, and the clutch fork for wear. If the flywheel shows any signs of overheating (blue discoloration) or if it is badly grooved or scored, it show be resurfaced or replaced.

Then it goes on to installing. I just want to make sure the instructions are right. I will be dropping the tranny, right? I had a few guys that keep telling me I have to lift the engine out. Why in the world would I have to do all that? I was told about basically building an engine support bar instead of having to buy one. How much would that run me? Sorry about all the questions but this is my first clutch job.

And the most important question is.... What are the exact tools Ill need. I have the basic tools and such. Just what else is needed for the job? Im trying to budget so Im hoping for a list. My fast food job isnt cutting it lol.
 

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I have an old VHS video from SHO Nut Performance on clutch replacement in a SHO if you want me to send it to you.
 

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That video is worth its weight in gold! The clutch kit looks fine to me.
 

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That video is worth its weight in gold! The clutch kit looks fine to me.

Ya. I plan on doing this weekend. Any tools you recommend. Im buying an engine support bar. Two more jack stands for a total of four. A better Jack. Prybar. I already have a breaker bar and torque wrench. My book is also telling me I need an halfshaft remover.... Do I actually need that or can I use something else? My mom told me that I would need some kind of pressure plate release tool... OR something like that.
 

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I have just used a big screw driver to pop the half shafts out. You will need transmission fluid.
 

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You use a 3/8" socket extension to remove the plug in the front. You will then need a funnel with a long extension on it to full it up. The car will need to be level and you fill it till it is just about to come out. You can use a small hook to test for this.
 

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You use a 3/8" socket extension to remove the plug in the front. You will then need a funnel with a long extension on it to full it up. The car will need to be level and you fill it till it is just about to come out. You can use a small hook to test for this.
You use a 3/8" socket extension to remove the plug in the front. You will then need a funnel with a long extension on it to full it up. The car will need to be level and you fill it till it is just about to come out. You can use a small hook to test for this.

Since I have to take the tranny out; could I put the transmission fluid in it when I have it dropped. So that way its easier on me, then I can lift it back into the car.
 

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The right half shaft slides out easily. The left side is held in with a spring-retainer. Grab the half shaft; **** and pull on it until you are blue in the face - about that time you'll overcome the retainer and it will pop out. Prying didn't work for me; YMMV.
 

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Since I have to take the tranny out; could I put the transmission fluid in it when I have it dropped. So that way its easier on me, then I can lift it back into the car.

No you can not put the half shafts in till the transmission is in.
 

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He is talking about the transmission fluid but I see were you got half shafts as the next post talked about removing the half shafts.

I know he asked about the transmission fluid. but you can not put fluid in if the half shafts are out. The half shafts have to be in for it to retain the fluid.
 

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I know he asked about the transmission fluid. but you can not put fluid in if the half shafts are out. The half shafts have to be in for it to retain the fluid.

Ok. Im gonna sound stupid but Ive had this car for a few months now. I have yet to check the transmission fluid. I changed the oil but have never even messed with the tranny fluid. Is there a way to check and see how much is in there? Because I have had problems putting the car in gear where I would just have to pull it back hard. It doesnt try and pop out of gear though. I was doing some research and people said low tranny fluid could cause this...
 

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It is a quare plug in the front. You use a 3/8" socket end to open it. You will then need a small pick or wire bent at 90deg to check the fluid level.

On level ground it should be just below the threads.
 

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It is a quare plug in the front. You use a 3/8" socket end to open it. You will then need a small pick or wire bent at 90deg to check the fluid level.

On level ground it should be just below the threads.
So it should basically be filled to the hole.
 
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