Clutch Changing Questions Need Help

[SargeRX8]

Hey guys,

In the process of changing my clutch. I just have a few questions and wondering if anyone can help out.

First, should I clean the bellhousing cover from all the grime and crap which has built up? What is the best way to remove the spigot bushing out of the thing? Also want to know what parts of the gearbox(where the clutch sits) I need to lubricate? I got a small pouch of exedy grease and need to know where to put this shit. Do I put some on the thrust bearing? I know I put some on the input shaft. What about the pivot ball thing?

How do I remove the thrust bearing from the carrier?

Any tips for fitting in those top two bolts coz they took about 3 hours to get out.

Also when I was tilting the engine back, it went back but didn't seem to go far enough to fit tools in to reach those two bolts(I lifted it by hand not a jack). Should I use a jack to push it further?

Cheers guys.

Also to note the old clutch was in there for a little while. When I pulled the flywheel out, I noticed nothing at all on the bolts. I'm not gonna locktite these things. I got engine oil and a torque wrench so Ill do as suggested in the Nissan manual. My dad said a dyna bolt will get the spigot bush out, thats how he done my brothers motor.

Edited April 12, 2011 by SargeRX8