New to these pages but need a clutch soon. '96 model 5 speed. I am a pretty experienced DIYer with lots of experience doing clutches on Hondas and other cars. Is this something I should tackle myself or best left to others? Is it a real ***** or not too bad? Any subframes to come out? Hoist needed to hold engine? Any help appreciated. Factory clutch got 105,000+ so I'll probably do another but shave a few pounds off the flywheel like I do the Hondas.
LeeinKY

 

When I did mine, I had never really done a clutch before. It's a PITA, but if you are experienced, it's pretty straightforward. There aren't any subframes that have to come out. You pretty much just disconnect everything from the transmission you can see attached and let her drop. You will need to support the engine though, you will be removing motormounts. http://www.motorvate.ca has a pretty good guide. Since your familair with Honda's, you may be a Centerforce person. People here have had much better results with ACT, I'd recommend that one.

 

Hey, this is OT, but what part of ky are you from? Im in Lexington.

 

You don't have to remove the motor mounts. I took my tranny out a few weeks ago to rebuild it (finished last night) b/c of the bearing failrue. I just layed down under the tranny and dropped in on my chest. Its around 110 lbs. When I did my 5spd swap few months ago, I did lower the engine but its not necessary. Just make sure you jack up your car high enoug off the ground

 

Thanks for all the comments, sounds much like the Honda's clutch install but bigger. I have used Centerforce and ACT before but since this car is the family ride and the OE one made 105,000, I'll probably stick with stock parts. I have a hoist to hold the engine, etc. so I'll probably be fine. This car (a '96 Inf. I30T actually but a Maxima clone)has been ultra reliable so this will be the first work other than oil changes in 50,000 miles. It is reportedly an uncommon Infiniti with the 5 speed and limited slip from the one year it was offered. Does anyone know if the LSD is serviceable? I think it is about worn out but I am not going to sink money into it to buy a new LSD.
BTW, after living in Lexington for 10 years, I am in Florence, KY on the southern edge of Cinci.
LeeinKY
I30T, Konis, Eibachs, Greddy exhaust, Stillen intake and TSW Trophys