Clutch Replacement 2007 Aveo5

[60vette]

Ok Folks:

I just completed R&R of my daughter's clutch, PP and throw out bearing.

The job sucked: on a scale of 10 if being getting kicked in the balls is a 9.

For you guys who do this with a jack in your driveway...please get therapy.

I have a Mohawk lift in my barn, a Dad who was a mechanic his entire life who taught me this stuff from when I came home from school as a youth and still it kicked my ass. I'm embarrassed to say that I am a licensed Airframe and Powerplant mechanic and still it busted my balls.

Had I known the proper sequence of disassembly it would have saved me a day at least.

Here's the deal guys:
If you have a lift you will need to support the engine/transmission assembly onto a table of sorts as you disconnect the transmission and L/H engine mounts. Do I need to say that all positional directives are given from the driver's seat?
You will need to disconnect and remove the K frame 4-19MM bolts which turns out to be not a big deal. You will need an 18MM crows foot to disconnect the rack. No excuses. NAPA has the complete crowsfoot set for $22.

Disconnect the rack from the steering column in 3 places under the dash. Yes, three places. No big deal, a 12 MM socket will suffice and allow you to telescope the shaft.

Standard removal and reinstall procedures prevail. As an aircraft mechanic I would record every nut, bolt or clamp that I removed so that I would not neglect it upon reassembly.

I did the same with the Aveo.

This is a pretty tough - do it yourself- project but if you are committed you can do it.

Give me a PM if you need support.

60vette