forcing it will do damage to the splines. not recommended. get a clutch alignment tool. they are given with complete clutch kits. makes the job very simple. dylan
________________________________ From: neil n <musomuso@GMAIL.COM> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Sent: Sat, March 20, 2010 2:52:08 AM Subject: Trans. Install: Input shaft & clutch splines Hi all. When installing the transmission, is it obvious if input shaft/clutch splines aren't lining up? Is it possible the transmission can be "forced" in even if splines misaligned? I'm not totally unfamiliar with VW transaxle remove/install, but tonight, it was a royal PAIN. (don't ask) Anyhow, when things finally lined up, and enough thread was showing on lower studs, I used lower nuts, then uppers, to bring the transmission and engine together. It all "felt" ok while doing this, but because I had to use the nuts, I'm asking the above. FWIW, I did jockey the crank back/forth to help make sure splines lined up. ** For others running an I4 with carrier ~ in middle of block, with transmission removed, engine might tilt toward rear of vehicle. MIne did. Jacking up pulley end of engine to normal position obviously helps to line up studs. Before I did this, the rear portion of the transmission was hanging up on cross member, barely allowing lower studs to pass through clutch housing holes. Oh and if you're using a KEP, be mindful of that longer stud. Not sure if all KEP/VW use this, but mine does. Thanks! Neil. -- Neil Nicholson '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/ http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines |
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