New to Subaru and manual cars, need help

[screemingbark]

I'm Dave and I'm new to Subaru's and manual trans. I just bought a 91' Legacy with an EJ22T AWD and LSD. I need to replace the clutch(it lasted a whole 5 hours after bringing it home). I don't have any clue how to replace a clutch. Can someone post a step by step guide of how to do this? I know I might be asking a bit much, but I really don't want to make this more work than it needs to be. I already know what parts I need.

Thanks

[AWD_addict]

That's a great car, and somewhat rare too.

check this out
http://bbs.legacycentral.org/viewtopic.php?t=14485

[screemingbark]

Thanks for the link. I've looked at this before, but didn't really go through it.

[screemingbark]

Anyone else have anything I should know before I start taking apart my car?

[Buffman]

if you're mechanically inclined it should be pretty straightforward to replace a clutch. Granted it's not as easy as pulling a rwd trans, it shouldn't be that difficult.

[screemingbark]

Should I pull the engine or move the trans back off the engine? I've read of a few different options on how to do this. Any suggestions?

[n2x4]

I vote pull engine! Drain coolant, remove radiator and fans, disconnect fuel lines, throttle cables, 3 wire connectors, starter, transmission bolts, and engine mount bolts, and so on. It may seem like more work, but I'd rather do than then bench press a transmission....

[screemingbark]

I do have to replace a valve cover gasket, but I was told the easiest way to do the clutch is to move the trans back off the engine and hold it up with a jack and the cross member(?) I guess I'll just get in there and do it...

[n2x4]

I've done it both ways, and it was just nicer to have the motor out of the car, and on the hoist where I could sit in a chair and install the clutch. Plenty of room to inspect everything. Dropping the trans was too much of a balancing act. Whatever you choose, good luck!

[Legacy777]

The big thing everyone seems to get stuck on is removing the pivot pin for the clutch fork. You can not separate the engine and transmission without removing that.

Also, when you go to reinstall clutch, put throw out bearing on the transmission snout, then put the clutch fork in with the pivot pin. Do this before you mate the engine & trans together. Then when they're together the throw out bearing will clip into the pressure plate.

[New92]

The big thing everyone seems to get stuck on is removing the pivot pin for the clutch fork. You can not separate the engine and transmission without removing that.

+1
That little bit of ignorance cost me 1/2 a days work??!!

[screemingbark]

I'm learning some good info here, any and all help is appreciated!

[New92]

Also, you dont need to drain the clutch hydraulic system. You can pull the master through the fire wall and just wire it out of the way on the tranny somewhere. Just dont invert it or you will get air in the system and likely spill fluid.