Help pressure plate removal
 

as you can see in the pic i pulled the motor but i cannot remove the pressure plate. I do not know much about transmission stuff so what do i do? do i have to go uder and pry or is there a different way?

Thanks for any input

Take a look at this vid.

http://www.zeroglabs.com/rx7/pullclutch.htm

I'm in the same situation right now and the video is dead, anybody got it hosted somewhere else or can give me tips?

There's a release collar on the other side of the pressure plate that you need to separate, you can see it thought the inspection plate on the bell housing, which by the way you should have done before you pulled the tranny out.

thanks, i'll take a look at it tomorrow. i left the tranny in place however.

you did not have to unbolt the pressure plate from the flywheel. all you had to do is take a long flat head screwdriver and pop the goldish o-ring clip that sits around the pressure plat springs (as seen through the access hole on the bottom passenger side of the trans).
-J-

haha damn i type slow! haha

Good...I find the collar will release much easier if you leave the bell housing bolts till last...Have fun...lol

Sgtblue beat me to it.

Here is another good thread with the video in it...

https://www.rx7club.com/showthread.p...clutch+problem

It's also in the FAQ under "Clutch"

The way you have it right there in the picture, move the clutch fork backward toward the back of the car which moves the collar forward, then gently pry the large "snap" ring from the collar. After the ring is removed the plate should slide off the collar.

But you need to understand how this collar works. Watch the video

tom

My domain expired and is now being cyber-squatted... in the meantime...


http://71.102.125.165/rx7/pullclutch.htm

this is the exact same video found on Google video, but you can download and save it easily if you get it directly from me :)

RX7 RAGE- are you replacing the clutch or removing the engine?

This year isn't staring out any ........ than last year!

LOL.....Pulling your hair out Chuck !!!! Same ol Shit, over and over huh...



Tom