How to replace a throw out bearing?

[lilwhite92]

The throw out bearing is on it's way out on my '92 ext. cab. When I push the clutch in, I get a horrible sound like, well, a bearing calling it quits. How hard is it to replace a throw out bearing in a T5 5 speed? I don't know a whole lot about the internal workings of a manual trans, so could someone explain to me what is involved? And, about how much I should expect to pay for the part itself? P.S. my truck is 2WD.

[Hicks84s10]

Its not that hard to replce a throwout bearing. you get some grease and pack it in the hole, then pack it it with a hammer and something the same size as your input shaft. This will put grease behind the beaing and push it out. Do this a few times and she'll pop right out. And while you have the trans off I'd just replace the whole clutch. And the throwout bearing ins not in the trans its in the end of the crankshaft.

[Hicks84s10]

Stupid edit button not being there. The part wont be exspensive, but if you got with a clutch kit it'll run around $130-$150

[lilwhite92]

Thanks for the help. The clutch isn't bad, but I will look into replacing it anyways if I can get everything as cheap as you say. Might as well do everything at once, right?

[Hicks84s10]

Thats the way I always looked at it.

[67Truckin]

The Pilot bearing is in the end of the crankshaft and it is a bronze bushing unless you have the diesel which uses a roller bearing.
The Throw out bearing rides on the input shaft of the transmission and pushes the prongs on the clutch pressure plate to release the pressure on the clutch when shifting. :)
Most times it is the throw out bearing that goes bad and causes the rumbling or grinding noise. However you should replace all if you take it apart to fix any one of the components.

[lilwhite92]

If I let a shop replace the clutch, throw out bearing and all, how much should I expect to pay for everything?

[Hicks84s10]

The Pilot bearing is in the end of the crankshaft and it is a bronze bushing unless you have the diesel which uses a roller bearing.
The Throw out bearing rides on the input shaft of the transmission and pushes the prongs on the clutch pressure plate to release the pressure on the clutch when shifting. :)
Most times it is the throw out bearing that goes bad and causes the rumbling or grinding noise. However you should replace all if you take it apart to fix any one of the components.

Thanks 67 Truckin. I must have been half asleep. haha

[lilwhite92]

Alright, new plan. I have got several estamates(sp?) from various shops in the area to install an entire clutch kit. I took Hicks84's advice as well as others to do everything at once, wrather than just the bearing. So far, the best price I can find is $375 minus the cost of parts. Long story short, I'm going to give this a wack myself with help from my dad. Is this something I can do with just hand tools? I have installed a shift kit in a TH350 by myself before as well as swapped trannies, but never took apart a manual trans. Side note: is my clutch hydraulic or cable operated? Any input is appreciated.

[steve]

Alright, new plan. I have got several estamates(sp?) from various shops in the area to install an entire clutch kit. I took Hicks84's advice as well as others to do everything at once, wrather than just the bearing. So far, the best price I can find is $375 minus the cost of parts. Long story short, I'm going to give this a wack myself with help from my dad. Is this something I can do with just hand tools? I have installed a shift kit in a TH350 by myself before as well as swapped trannies, but never took apart a manual trans. Side note: is my clutch hydraulic or cable operated? Any input is appreciated.


You should have no problem changing the clutch. It is easy on those trucks. And to answer your question, your clutch is hydraulic.

[lilwhite92]

One more thing, I found a 5 piece clutch kit from Pep Boys (ugh) for $80. It includes the clutch, pressure plate, throe out bearing, pilot bearing, and something else I'm forgetting. It is made by LUK. Does it sound like a POS?

[steve]

One more thing, I found a 5 piece clutch kit from Pep Boys (ugh) for $80. It includes the clutch, pressure plate, throe out bearing, pilot bearing, and something else I'm forgetting. It is made by LUK. Does it sound like a POS?

It probably includes the installation tool. And it is probably be just as good as any after market clutch kit. It won’t hold up as well as OEM and it won’t perform as well as a performance clutch kit, but it will treat you good.

[bottomacher]

First, get the book and read it. It can make the job much easier and avoid sequence problems. It isn't a fun job, but it's not complicated. Two big things to know: torque the new pressure plate down carefully and evenly, and don't let the weight of the tranny ever be supported by the clutch plate. Before you put it together, you may want to have the flywheel resurfaced at a machine shop to remove warping and heat spots. It's cheap and makes the clutch work much better.

[rwillingham]

is it possible and whats involved with puting in a 700r4 in place of a stock 5 speed in a 92 s10 2.8 v6

besides flexplate flywheel swap and.. maybe driveshaft length

does stock computer play a part with the 700r4 swap or is it vaccum controled?

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[s10junker]

the 700r4 still has electronics to be hooked up and the newer model being the 4l60e or 4l80e has even more since it is the same tranny only it has an electronic valve body you could get a stand alone computer for it but i wouldn't think that it would be worth it unless you are building a race truck changing the clutch and throwout bearing would be your best bet just get the clutch kit and you should be fine i agree about getting a manual to help you and just take your time to make sure everything is right and i'd at least get the flywheel checked by a competant machine shop