Throw Out Bearing Blues

[echo419]

Originally Posted by ka-t_240

TOB can be done in a couple hours especially if you have a friend or two. If you have someone that NEEDS to look at the house when you're working on it, leave trans under the car and take it off stands. We had mine done in under 2 hours.

Not sure how its a $1700 quote, pretty sure Subaru Job code is only 2.5-3 hrs and the part is under $75 bucks(cheaper from Toyota dealers)

I don't doubt I could have it out and back in rather quickly. my previous car was a 3KGT VR4. I rebuilt it from scratch and had the gearbox out more times than I can count. this is simple by comparison.

it's just getting her to understand that it's ok is really not possible. I'm going to ask around and see if I can do it at someone else's house. but that's probably not going to happen.

[Ultramaroon]

Originally Posted by echo419

I don't doubt I could have it out and back in rather quickly. my previous car was a 3KGT VR4. I rebuilt it from scratch and had the gearbox out more times than I can count. this is simple by comparison.

Give yourself a full day to do it the first time carefully. It's way easier than an AWD setup, but it's different. Look carefully at how I support the engine. That's a big help. Don't bother with the clutch itself.

[echo419]

Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

Give yourself a full day to do it the first time carefully. It's way easier than an AWD setup, but it's different. Look carefully at how I support the engine. That's a big help. Don't bother with the clutch itself.

I read the DIY thread and watched a couple of videos. this is an easy job.

it's basically remove the cover pieces underneath and the exhaust.

use a ratchet strap to support the engine.

take out the pins holding in the shifter.

and then a handful of bolts holding the gearbox to the engine and voila.

lower carefully and take out clutch.

sure there's a few other steps but that's basically it.

[Ultramaroon]

Originally Posted by echo419

I read the DIY thread and watched a couple of videos. this is an easy job.

It really is. That's pretty much it. Drain the gear oil so it doesn't make a huge mess when you pull the driveshaft. I've never watched videos so I don't know if they go into it.


I've seen pics of you so I know you'll have no trouble bench pressing the trans out and back. You can rest the bell housing on the sway bar if you need.

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

It really is. That's pretty much it. Drain the gear oil so it doesn't make a huge mess when you pull the driveshaft. I've never watched videos so I don't know if they go into it.


I've seen pics of you so I know you'll have no trouble bench pressing the trans out and back. You can rest the bell housing on the sway bar if you need.

Well, he don't look all that strong to me - even with the red mask -




humfrz

[ermax]

The only thing I will add is to don’t even waste your time trying to remove that rubber boot from the linkage. Get a knife and cut that crap off and don’t replace it. I managed to waste a bunch of time trying to remove it without ripping it and ended up ripping it on the way back on. Also don’t make the mistake of thinking you can release this boot from the interior of the car because you can’t. The only way off is to stretch the crap out of it.

I know it’s already been said but do not underestimate the importance of supporting the front of the engine. If the tranny doesn’t slide right off then try raising/lowering the front of the engine to get the angle just right.

There is a video of a guy removing the tranny in 20 mins and about 10 minutes of it is removing a cross threaded bolt on the over pipe. It really is that easy. So is pulling the engine.

[dynarun55]

Guys, can anybody post a link to the TSB relating to TOB please. Not able to find it anywhere! Thanks in advance.

So I had the '2 metal rods brushing' each other noise at lower rpms when I press clutch before. This morning, cold start, its full on squeaking when I press the clutch when the car is at a standstill. When I press the depress the clutch completely, I even got the engine to stall. How much time do I have before I need to replace the TOB.

Again thanks for all the posts regarding this topic

[echo419]

just dropped the car at the shop. I hate myself.

[Ultramaroon]

Originally Posted by echo419

just dropped the car at the shop. I hate myself.

weak sauce i am disappoint

[WNDSRFR]

Originally Posted by dynarun55

Guys, can anybody post a link to the TSB relating to TOB please. Not able to find it anywhere! Thanks in advance.

So I had the '2 metal rods brushing' each other noise at lower rpms when I press clutch before. This morning, cold start, its full on squeaking when I press the clutch when the car is at a standstill. When I press the depress the clutch completely, I even got the engine to stall. How much time do I have before I need to replace the TOB.

Again thanks for all the posts regarding this topic

You need to replace it NOW. Before you get stranded and need a tow.

[WNDSRFR]

Originally Posted by ermax

The only thing I will add is to don’t even waste your time trying to remove that rubber boot from the linkage. Get a knife and cut that crap off and don’t replace it. I managed to waste a bunch of time trying to remove it without ripping it and ended up ripping it on the way back on. Also don’t make the mistake of thinking you can release this boot from the interior of the car because you can’t. The only way off is to stretch the crap out of it.

I know it’s already been said but do not underestimate the importance of supporting the front of the engine. If the tranny doesn’t slide right off then try raising/lowering the front of the engine to get the angle just right.

There is a video of a guy removing the tranny in 20 mins and about 10 minutes of it is removing a cross threaded bolt on the over pipe. It really is that easy. So is pulling the engine.

ermax speaks the truth. Heed his words and everything will go smoothly.

[echo419]

Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

weak sauce i am disappoint

I'd say this song describes how I feel right now.

[ame]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZJL4UGSbeFg[/ame]

[MX-5RACER]

Another thing you can do is remove the lower studs and that will give you some room to spin the transmission to line up the splines on the input shaft and the clutch disc. Also, make sure you leave the transmission in gear when you pull it out. There is nothing more frustrating than putting a transmission back and having the input shaft just spin when you are trying to rotate the transmission to line up the spline. Leaving it in gear will give the transmission a little resistance on the input shaft to keep it from rotating.

[Ultramaroon]

Originally Posted by echo419

I'd say this song describes how I feel right now.

lolol....


I'll put the seat down for you.