how to change a clutch in a 1981 chevy c30
How to change a clutch in a 1981 chevy c30?
$20 repair manual or a visit to Auto Zones website can give you step by step. Or . Raise vehicle high enough to be able to work and remove trans from the side on the ground. Block vehicle , remove drive shaft, shift and clutch linkage remove trans mount bolts at the cross member, dust shield at the front ( if it still has one ). Support trans and engine, remove bell housing bolts, remove trans cross member. And lower away. Re and re the clutch disk , pressure plate and throw out and pilot bearing. It`s a good idea to have the flywheel resurfaced even if you do not see small hairline cracks in the surface. Borrow or rent a clutch alignment tool or you will curse for hours trying to get the input shaft in. Have fun. In the driveway with some air tools , ramps, all your parts and a box of beer . 2 guys can hit it off in an afternoon. may take longer to do the clutch after drinking all that beer though. Machining the flywheel not included..
