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FGC15 clutch removal

Hi all,
I'm replacing the clutch in my old FGC15 and don't have a service manual.
I've removed the bronze plug on the transaxle and pulled the splined engine shaft forward using a modified small block Chev harmonic balancer tool.
I've been able to remove the six bolts holding the clutch assembly to the flywheel.
How do I compress the clutch to make it thin enough to now slide up out of the bell housing?
The clutch has 9 springs and three levers (which are destroyed where they contact the throw out bearing).
Any tips or guidance would be greatly appreciated.
Andrew
  • Posted 31 Oct 2016 06:14
  • By AndrewM
  • joined 31 Oct'16 - 1 message
  • New South Wales, Australia
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I am having a hard time finding the main drive shaft puller tool. Do you know what threads are on the shaft so I can make my own? Or know of any other homemade tools to pull the drive shaft to swap out the clutch? Thanks!
  • Posted 1 Dec 2021 06:44
  • By RYAN_TRAMMELL
  • joined 1 Dec'21 - 4 messages
  • Texas, United States
Ryan
The pressure plate has 3 bolt holes which are accessible thru the holes in the back of the cover. I would get a replacement pressure plate before trying to remove yours to see exactly where the bolts go & what size they'll be.

You tighten these 3 bolts into the back of the pressure plate to collapse it in to make it thinner which will make removal possible.
  • Posted 16 Nov 2016 13:40
  • By bbforks
  • joined 1 Mar'12 - 1,437 messages
  • Pennsylvania, United States
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