How to Replace a Clutch in your Car or Truck (Full DIY Guide)

Learn how to replace a clutch, flywheel, pressure plate, throw out bearing (aka release bearing), pilot bearing and rear main seal in this video!

My clutch was fine but my throwout bearing was bad so I decided to show how to replace all of the wear items while the transmission was off. This includes replacing the pilot bearing which the transmission input shaft goes into, the throwout bearing which engages the pressure plate via the clutch fork, the flywheel which I upgraded to an aluminum light weight flywheel, and finally the rear main seal because that is a common wear item which causes oil leaks in higher mileage motors. With the transmission out, it is worth it to replace all of these parts now instead of having to do this all over again. Most clutch kits come with the throwout bearing and pilot bearing so you just need to buy a rear main seal.

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[chrisfix]

I set out to create the most in-depth clutch replacement video in the world! Hopefully the video was helpful!

[alexsavastru]

Everyone: You can't replace a clutch without specialized tools
Chris: *hold my b r e a d*

[marcusluckado]

When you buy 2 pilot bearings.. just so you can show the viewers both extraction methods. We love you Chris. 👍🏽😎

[kingb]

Chris is so detailed I feel like a pro mechanic even though I've never fixed any cars before

[ethan-gysx]

been keeping bread in my toolbox ever since i found this tip. i don’t use it much but it’s developed this nice, blue and fluffy patina.

[The.church.of.scientology]

Chris: "let's replace our clutch"


*rebuilds entire transmission*

[WolfJustWolf]

750k views in 2 days for a video on how to change a clutch, in a country where almost everyone drives an automatic.
Well done !
Great quality stuff.

[SnailG]

I love how you take a scary and intimidating job, and turn it into a super simple process that's not daunting at all.
I've rebuilt my suspension, engine, transmission, new clutch, rebuilt my diff, etc. All cause of you. My car is track ready BECAUSE OF YOU. Thank you Chris❤

[ttv_aharri]

4 years later and this video still hits. LOVE YOU CHRIS. You inspire me to be a mechanic when I get older

[Axxetto]

Why we love chris?
He makes everything simple.
He's saves everyone money.
He's makes us learn more.
And this is pure entertainment even for a non car guy

Edit: 4 years later got a Lexus IS and I am now a car guy who enjoys working on my car :)

[mopar_randy]

"Mom i need bread"
"Why"
"Its for my car"

[onebreath]

While my clutch is a little different and my transmission way smaller, this definitely gave me some useful tips for replacing my clutch! Just got done putting it all back together

[AdrianOnAdrenaline]

Just wanted to share that because of you Chris I was able to do this job on my 01 Silverado. I’m no mechanic by a long shot but you put it in a manner that is understood. Huge thanks for these videos and the amount of organization that goes into them. Keep doing what you’re doing sir!!

[karlleego]

Do I have a car? No. Will I replace my clutch myself when I get a car? Probably no. Did I watch the video. Yes

[danielpatton]

I don't even own a manual transmission. Why am I watching this?

Because now I could fix it just from watching this.

You're an awesome teacher sir.

[Psalm_.]

How you can remember to explain so many steps and details is amazing. At my age, (64) this would overwhelm me. I’m also a woman, and did not grow up working on cars. This is why boys AND girls should start learning mechanics as CHILDREN!

[docbaig]

Save this man at all costs. He's worth his weight in gold.

[donm]

I'm sorry I didn't catch all that the first time, could you please go over it again but this time use my 98 ranger as an example? I promise to watch more closely!

[emiliovaldez]

Hey guys ChrisFix here and today I'll be showing you how to rebuild your transmission. All you'll need is some warm soapy wooder, medium strength thread locker, and a potato...

30 mins later

And that's how you do a complete transmission rebuild.

Me: damn this guy is good

Lol love your videos. very thorough

[jackn]

Some other tips to supplement this great video:

1. Even with the alignment tool, if it’s a plastic one, the clutch disc will likely sag a little. So before you tighten the pressure plate bolts, make sure the alignment tool is centered in the pilot bearing and level.
2. Some transmissions will have a small amount of play at the input shaft so do some research before buying a new
tranny if yours has end play.
3. Another trick to lining up the input shaft to the splines, is manipulating the gear levers and put it in gear then rotate the rear tailshaft until it lines up and fits in. This causes the input shaft to rotate. Then put it back into neutral as you push it in.
4. Don’t hammer in bearing pilot bushings!