Cost of having a clutch replaced

[ontherun987]

I believe the my throw out bearing on my 1987 gl is going out. Should I replace the clutch too and any idea about how much to have a shop do it ?

[idosubaru]

$500

 

cost can vary wildly depending on area, shop, and what all gets done while it's apart.

 

it's a big job, so it's nice to replace everything while you're in there rather than pay huge labor bill again in a year or two.

 

at least replace the throw out bearing, pilot bearing, and clutch retaining clips while it's apart. all of that is like $10 and silly to skip any of those. the clutch and pressure plate are more expensive, you have no idea what condition they're in and neither do we so you'll have to make the call on that.

[Deener]

Yes do it all at once. It also may be in your best interest to get the flywheel resurfaced since it is exposed during the job and any rough spots will increase clutch wear. The shop should know to just do it anyway.

 

Clutch kits come with a throw out bearing, pilot bearing clutch disc and pressure plate. At least the 'Exedy' kits do (which seem to be pretty popular around here). If you plan on doing this yourself there are two things you need to know to order the kit - spline count for the input shaft (24...?) and disc size (probably 225mm - but double check for your exact year/engine).

 

I am unsure of what a shop would quote you, but if it's any help it took me just under 4 hours to install the Exedy kit by myself. I don't have fancy tools, except for the engine hoist. Maybe there's a board member around you that would help you out for a better price than what a shop would charge...?

 

Good luck.

[ontherun987]

Do I have to remove motor or can I drop tranny out?

[Turbone]

If you want a shop to do it, go to Pacific Import Auto in Spanaway.

They only work on Subaru's and are very knowledgeable with the old gen stuff.

http://www.yelp.com/biz/steves-pacific-import-auto-tacoma

[Deener]

Do I have to remove motor or can I drop tranny out?

 

Either/or. Someone could probably chime in about what is easiest.

 

IIRC there has been mention that you can get enough room with the radiatior out to change a clutch (search the forum a bit for more details on that). Never personally tried it that way though. Seems logical though because whenever I pull or drop a motor back in, there's lots of room to swing with the rad out of the way.

[Subruise]

if you dont want or cant afford a shop, i can do it for $200 (you buy parts). i like to pull the motor when i do it. its worth the work to me and i just did it a few weeks ago on my 91 loyale wag. servicing everything is a good idea, taking a motor out is not something you wanna do twice if you dont have to, and workin on that stuff in car isnt fun either.

 

 

RV

[Twitch de la Brat]

I have dropped a tranny and pulled an engine.

Its faster to partially drop the tranny (it took me 6 hours).

I have a write-up in the USRM about it, its under the "Transmission, Axle and

Brakes" section, linky.

I should revise that to include dropping a carrier bearing in addition to unbolting

the driveshaft from the rear diff.

 

You will have limited space to work, but it was more than enough room to pull the pressure plate and disc.

I'm sure there will be enough room to pull the flywheel as well.

The other items were very easy to get to as well, we just didn't replace them.

 

Twitch

[bheinen74]

Too many people overlook easy stuff while in there, like slide off the pivot fork, clean, inspect for cracks and wear, and use proper lubricant/grease on it, and the pivot ball, reinstall.

 

That stuff does wear if it is not getting cleaned up and greased regularly......

[man on the moon]

When I've done it I did it from the engine side, way less lying on my back that way. I didn't pull it out of the engine bay, just undo the motor mount bolts on each side--if you undo only the one you have to lift the motor as well. Slide it forward and rolled it a few degrees so the clutch area was exposed. (Put a piece of plywood against the radiator so you don't smash it in).

 

If you undo the crossmember mount bolt you have to lift the motor as well. Easier to undo the pair of bolts holding the mount to the motor and just slide it (but it's up to you--works either way).

[Flowmastered87GL]

Make sure to get new clips for the throw out bearing (they are like 2 bucks each and hold the bearing to the fork) and also get a new rear main seal. Preferibly from the dealer.

 

I would agree that PIA as Turbone mentioned is a good bet. They have supported the local Subaru community for years and I have never heard anything bad about them.