Clutch Replacement 2007 Aveo5

[avguy]

Interesting post there Bree (and thanks for supplying all of that detail). Sounds like this is a better mouse trap. Any comments from Rabbit, or others who have done this job previously using the "book" method?

[petrified.rabbit]

bree's method would work, i would guess it just depends on the tools and facilities you have available.

i would still drop the k-frame, im not talking about total removal. instead of the kframe, he disconnected the alignment points on the struts, which means your alignment will still be off (will be off removing the k frame.) the difference between his method and removing the kframe is the dropping of the transmission, his would come out and slide foward to come out of the car.

honestly. i've done many vws his way. figure out which way will work best for you.

I have not read the "book" i have a feeling the like Bree, experience's common sense outweighs what the book can tell you.

[avguy]

bree's method would work, i would guess it just depends on the tools and facilities you have available...

Thanks Rabbit - tools/facilities is the key item for an amature tree DIY guy like me. The more "special" (i.e. one-time) tools need to be purchased, the less worthwhile it becomes to DIY. I have a few breaker bars and a basic tool set, supplemented by the very helpful Autozone loan-a-tool program. So if this job ever becomes necessary for my '05, I would be willing to consider trying it by following the steps that Bree used. No problem putting in extra hours to get the job done, but I'd be really ticked off if it ended up costing more on a DIY than it would have in a shop. It would be interesting what the airline mechanic OP would have say about Bree's approach, but he's probably not going to be following up on this.

[petrified.rabbit]

even with brees method, for safety you should support the engine. I have something like this:

Astro Pneumatic 5820 Transverse Engine Support Bar 31" Minimum To 64" Maximum | Engine Handling Equipment | Stands | Equipment and Supplies | Automotive | Toolfetch

however, you could use a 2x4 and a chain.. it not only keep the engine from "falling out" as a potential injury hazard. since it is only held up by a jack, it keeps the wires hoses etc form becoming stretched should the engine start to hang. keep in mind, his method also only has the engine being help up by one mount.

[avguy]

even with brees method, for safety you should support the engine. ..... keep in mind, his method also only has the engine being help up by one mount.

I have this thread bookmarked, and will do something along those lines, if I ever get into this job. Thanks again - there's nothing more important than safety!

[TimE]

For all you people having to change the clutch let me help you alittle first read book then through it away its wrong I just completed 1 last nite I look atthings a little different here is what you do it took me 4 hours and 20 first time with no power tools
Do not remove k frame as others have said and the book says as well as you do not have to remove engine
I have 30 years under my belt if you have any questions you can call me # 907-947-5966
You will need a 19 mm 17 mm 14 mm 13 mm 12 mm 11 mm 10 mm socket and wrench and a 32 mm hub socket

1 loosen lug nuts

2 jack up as high as possible and suport both sides with jack stands remove wheels

3 take off cv shaft outer nuts to keep the hub from spinning but a screw driver in the vent on the brakes

4 take of the 2 bolts on each side that hold the struts to control arm

5 remove cv shafts

6 take out battery and battery plate

7 unplug the 2 wire harness that are plug into transmission remove ****er linkage from trans

8 remove transmission mount from bottom back of engine

9 support engine on oil pan with jack make sure to use a peice of wood so not to damage



11 remove upper trans mount under where the battery was lower engine with jack to get it all the way out

12 remove transmission change out clutch

Now reverse steps and put it back together

Is that the "after a little algebra" step that we're supposed to know?!?

This looks encouraging--especially since I see nothing of the exhaust removal... which I dread.