[jjthegreat]

800 bucks? well worth it. It involves dropping a subframe which can be a pain for older cars due to bolts seizing.
Google around, you will see lots of threads about how to change a clutch. Its quite an involved job on these cars.

 

[sonnyvoth]

i read about the subframe, is there any place i could find a step by step guide? i'd rather do it myself than pay that much $$.

 

[unclemiltie]

you can also pull the engine/trans out the top if you have a hoist.

If you think you might want to do the timing chains take the engine out the top and do them while it's out.


if you think you might want to do the subframe bushings, take the transmission out the bottom, you can leave the engine in.

This:

http://www.twinsaabs.com/9-5_repair/suspension/subframe/intro.asp?nsteps=5

is the best tutorial on how to remove the subframe, the transmission is pretty easy after that.


I did mine by taking the engine out the top since the engine was toast, did the clutch and slave while it was out. Steep pull, take crank pulley off or it won't come out. a load leveler or something to help move the engine/trans around while pulling (I used a come along) is absolutely necessary.

Also, remember to bleed the slave before you bolt the transmission to the engine and put it in. CAn't be bled in the car so it'll be coming back out!