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  Replacing clutch Myself You can if you have the proper tools and know-how. Changing a clutch is a big job on a rear-wheel drive car or truck, and an even tougher job on a front-wheel drive car or minivan. See this youtube video link on how to replace clutch: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ppg_70IM_qQ Replacing the clutch is easy, just make sure your car is supported in the air. Remove all the bolts that are on the transmission, sliding it back just enough to reach the bolts that are holding the clutch on. Remove it and using a spline tool, line it up, put it back in the way you took it off. It depends if its front or rear wheel drive. Automatic: remove linkage and then the transmission; then remove the pressure plate and clutch; possible resurface flywheel, if not replace. Next comes reassembly: install clutch and pressure plate, use clutch alignment tool to center, then tighten pressure plate to torque spec, and reassemble in reverse and tighten all associated parts to spec. It ...

Automatic Transmission Clutch This article explains how an automotive transmission clutch assembly works. Helpful Information When cars were first invented the only option for a  transmission was manual (standard.)  This gear box was just that a box filled with  gears  that rotated together while engaging particular gears to different gear ratios. This operation would not be possible without the use of a clutch assembly. Common Problems Clutch slip, which occurs when the clutch disc has worn out and replacement is required. Clutch chatter, this occurs when the pressure plate has failed not producing the correct amount of pressure to hold the disc securely. An automotive clutch assembly is used to disengage the engine from the transmission and is comprised of a clutch disc, pressure plate, clutch fork, clutch cable or primary and secondary cylinder, throwout and pilot bearings, (Note: Some front wheel drive vehicles do not use a pilot bearing). A f...