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96 clutch replacement Posted By: cplds On: 03-17-2010 @ 11:11:01 Reply | Edit I have a 96 conv. firebird 3.8ltr 5 speed with dual exhaust. It is completely stock. The clutch needs replacement and I will be working off of jack stands. Is there anything special about performing this operation or is it standard GM? Can it be done off the ground or do you absolutely need a lift? I know the bell housing is tight to the firewall, does this create a problem getting to the bolts? What about the stock dual exhaust? Thanks for your help! Posted By: Jeremiah On: 04-26-2009 @ 21:21:18 Reply | Top | Edit I did mine (on my 97 v6 camaro) with a floor jack, 2 jackstands, and an extra set of hands. -- 2005 GMC 1500HD 6.0L, 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix ..only own GM and always will  [ Edited on 04/26/2009 @ 21:21:50 ] Posted By: cypher_2001 On: 04-28-2009 @ 10:19:08 Reply | Top | Edit Have lots of 3/8th extensions handy lol. That top bolt on the bellhousing is a PITA to get to. Also, replace your slave cylinder while you are in there. It is about 110 bucks, dealer item I think. Just take your time with it! -- NIHILIST AND PROUD! F*CK IT ALL! [ Edited on 04/28/2009 @ 10:19:51 ] Posted By: ken125 On: 05-05-2009 @ 22:08:02 Reply | Top | Edit i find it easier to remove the trans from the bellhousing then removing the bellhousing makes them top bolts alot easier -- 1997 silver six speed Camaro. Pacesetter lts, magnaflow catback, No cats, no emissions and a cheap crappy ebay cold air kit! 08 R6S no mods, non needed 95 s-10 4cyl 5 speed DD Posted By: cypher_2001 On: 05-08-2009 @ 08:53:45 Reply | Top | Edit You can't remove the T-5 bellhousing without removing the whole transmission unfortunately. -- NIHILIST AND PROUD! F*CK IT ALL! Posted By: cplds On: 05-09-2009 @ 10:45:19 Reply | Top | Edit So are you saying that the trans and bell housing have to come out together as a unit and not separately? Posted By: cplds On: 05-09-2009 @ 10:48:03 Reply | Top | Edit Yea, I was going to have a buddy stop by once I had the majority of the work done. Thanks for the help. Posted By: cplds On: 05-09-2009 @ 10:50:54 Reply | Top | Edit So what are we talking here,a eight to ten hour project? Posted By: Howi152 On: 05-10-2009 @ 22:54:38 Reply | Top | Edit Its would be a 4 hour or less job on a rack, but its hard to quote time with out knowing what tools you have and tech knowelege -- rip: 
Posted By: cypher_2001 On: 05-11-2009 @ 09:09:13 Reply | Top | Edit Yeah, it has to come out as a complete unit. I found the most time consuming part is getting the input shaft loose. Sometimes corrosion can build up around it, and thats when a prybar on the bellhousing helps out quite a bit. -- NIHILIST AND PROUD! F*CK IT ALL!
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