I would recommend getting a second hand, or maybe even a third. It's also a lot easer to use an engine hoist.

One major thing is when putting the trans back on after the clutch is installed. Make sure you mount the trans onto the motor slow and carefully without popping the clip off the pressure plate.

There is also a small o ring that is on the transfer case. Be sure its still there when bolting up the t-case back to the trans.

Follow this guide and all will be well:

http://www.evomoto.com/tech_info.php?tech_id=27

 

Hardest part was the drive shaft and pulling it out, other than that it was fairly easy with my dad helping out. Oh, and the stupid clips that keep on the undertray.

 

Go with the exedy hd twin push/pull conversion kit from AMS. I love the clutch and it simplifies the design for the actuation of the clutch. Plus, it makes the removal and installation process easier, going forward.

Also, if you haven't removed your EGR system the solenoid valve is on the back side of the engine on the bracket below the intake manifold. Make sure this is disconnected or removed because it's in a spot where it will get damaged easily. I had to replace mine twice because the shop that did the work damaged both times.

 

Ill certainly have a buddy helping me. Im also active duty, so I have access to there auto hobby shops on base. Which is going to be a huge help and give me access to a plethora of tools. Thanks for the link to evomoto.. that's by far the best write up I've seen.

As for the clutch, I've considered the exeddy twin but the price tag is a bit much and seems like overkill for the numbers im putting down. Maybe im wrong, but im going to keep doing some research! !!

 

After you guys install your own clutch, do you an alignment?

 

I'm a former aviation mechanic as well, spent 4 years after working as a dealer tech, and now work as a mechanic for the government. If there is ONE clutch job I hate to do, it is the evo. I just did two last month, one was my own. I have a lift in my garage, an engine support, floor trans jack, all my tools and a 60 gallon compressor. It still sucks.

My tips:

Don't disconnect the banjo fitting on the transfer case if you have an ACD equipped car. Take a cheap chinese or craftsman wrench and cut it down so that you can loosen the bolt that is blocked by the banjo fitting. Then tie the transfer case out of the way. No need to full remove it, and you won't have a worry about bleeding the ACD.

If you don't have an engine support, build one...dealing with an engine hoist is a pain in the *** (I did my first evo clutch with one) and so is a jack under the oil pan.

Take a deep breath when you go to reinstall the transmission. There is not a lot of room when the subframe is there, so you will need to get the perfect angle to get the trans in nice and smooth. Here's where a trans jack is handy. The one I use is attached to a floor jack, so it would work even for a car on jackstands.

-Gabe

 

I don't know when, but I'm gonna have to do one of these (getting close to 75K on the stocker). I might as well start getting prepared. How do you make an engine support?

 

I can do a Honda, Nissan tyranny in 4 hours. My evolution took 3 days lol it was mostly because I forgot some tools but it is not very fun.

 

Its not that bad with probably the most annoying thing being the harness clips all around the transmission.
I'm in favor of lowering your subframe (and checking things there) while you do it.
My wife's Toyota Matrix was actually a little worse.
~j.

 

ratchet wrenches are you best friend during this job especially for the back trans mount i can do and evo trans and clucth in about 5-6 hours on the ground no lift i got it down to a science and being that i work on so many evos around where i live. there is a little ring / clip on the trans where the shift linkage is take a engine hoist and mountain climber c clips and clip it to the trans and start jacking up the trans it holds the trans perfectly level while doing this and just slide it on very quick and very easy good luck pm me if you have any questions.

 

Have a pic of this exact spot?

 

I don't have the tools or skills to do it myself so I got mine done at a shop. Labor wasn't as much as 600 but I wish I coulda done it myself to save some ca$h.... GL dude

 

On a DSM awd tranny you unbolt the motor mount, flip it 180 and attach the hoist to the motor mount. This is at the center of gravity and the transmission hangs level. So, I know how sweet this is. I gotta find the spot you are talking about.

 

I just took mine off. Took me about 8hrs taking the ACD TC completely off to send to rebuild. Did it alone, to make it easier i lowered the subframe. Trans slipped out with no problem. Now hoping it goes back as easy.

 

Dropping the steering rack makes it trivial:
https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/ev...s-trivial.html