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Old Jan 15, 2003 | 11:59 AM
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Clutch install

My clutch has just about had it, and I plan on replacing it with a South Bend unit... but I'm not looking forward to the install. Whats the best way to support the tranny as I remove it? I'm more at home working on autos and I usually use a floor jack and a 2x4 under the pan, but there doesn't appear to be any good place to do something similar on the NV5600. I don't own a tranny jack nor do I have easy access to one. I got plenty of friends I can bribe with beer but I understand the 5600 is really heavy, plus I got the transfer case to contend with also. Anyone got any tips/advice, or maybe a how-to article? Your help is, as always, appreciated.<br>Dave
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Old Jan 16, 2003 | 06:00 AM
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Re:Clutch install

Be safe go to a tool rental company and rent a tranny jack...it will make the job much ezer ;D
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Old Jan 16, 2003 | 05:47 PM
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Re:Clutch install

It took me about a day to put mine in on my 01. Definetly get a jack. I did mine by myself. Dont forget to replace the pilot bearing and becareful with the input shaft and dont hurt the bearing. If you have some friends to help you its not that bad. it is a tight fit under there tho. good luck
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Old Jan 16, 2003 | 06:48 PM
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Before you install the clutch disc in the pressure plate, slide it on the input shaft on the trans. Someone in another thread had a hard time getting their input shaft in because there was a burr on the clutch disc which wouldn't let the trans fully seat. As for the trans jack, It would be much safer and easier with one.<br>Good luck
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Old Jan 18, 2003 | 02:44 PM
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Re:Clutch install

It was me with the clutch disk burr, that little piece of metal cost me a full night without my truck &gt; I would go with everyone else and say to get a good jack, the job will go much smoother. Another thing I've done is had a buddy in the rear of the truck use the rear drive shaft as a lever against the rear-most crossmember. Not sure how correct this method is but for those small final adjustments when your arms are burning from being over your head it seems to help. good luck with the install......andy
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Old Jan 30, 2003 | 06:01 AM
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Re:Clutch install

I rented a pretty nice jack from a local rental shop for $20 for the weekend. Best $20 bucks I spent in a while. I think it would be impossible w/o a trans jack.
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Old Jan 30, 2003 | 10:50 PM
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NV 5600 is heavy. About 200 lbs more than NV 4500.<br>With the S/B clutch, you'll have to resurface the flywheel. Install new pilot bearing. Examine input shaft for any burrs, galling etc. Don't reuse a questionable input shaft as it'll take out the new pilot bearing.<br>I like to remove the transfer case, then the transmission.<br>The crossmember is a tight fit. Some trucks are more troublesome than others. Anyone else experienced crossmember removal trouble?<br>A transmission jack is a must. A floor jack with the transmission adapter will work but it should have a safety chain and be rated for the weight.<br>Like everything else in life, the first one is the hardest.<br>John<br>
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Old Jan 31, 2003 | 11:39 AM
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Re:Clutch install

I nailed a couple of 2x4's together to make a |_| shaped craddle and held the 5600 with it.... of course that's just the crazy way of us insane southern rednecks, ya hear. :P
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