JP91

How long will it take me and what is the best way to changer clutch in my 85 f150 4x4. I'm thinking dropping the drive shaft and sliding the trans/transfer case back. Let me know please and thank you.

Good old Bill

Its impossible to make an estimate on the time, who knows what your equipment and tools are. Yes, sliding the trans and xfer case back as an assemble is doable, not easy but doable.

johnboy250

Also. You should just drop the the trans. And xfercase rather then leaving it in the air. You need a larger amount of room for the.clutch to removed and install. But just like bill said it isn't very easy.

JP91

Ok. Isnt all of that gonna be real heavy. I'm no ***** but I know I couldn't hold all that up and my dad get bolts started. My jack is a very little jack and wouldn't be much help. And my other problem will be lining the input shaft up with the clutch. I can turn the back of the transfer case to turn the input shaft right? Thanks for the help guys.

johnboy250

Well do will need a strudy floor Jack. And maybe a Jack stand. As far as you input shaft yea you can turn you yoke to line up the spline but you'll also need to Aline you cough and pressure plate all that stuff. And when you do finally stab it in make sure to draw up all you bell houseing bolts evenly

Good old Bill

Yes, it will be heavy. I have a low boy transmission jack just made for the job, that is how I did my 88 Bronco II. Read an interesting thread, either here or another forum. That guy uses the real long tie down straps with ratchets. He lassoed the frame and tranny and would ratchet it up or down as necessary. An interesting concept to say the least! As you are on your back, save it, and seperate the xfer case from tranny. That will be enough of a challenge.

JP91

Ok guys I really appreciate the help. It will save my *** and keep me from havin a blow out

JP91

I'm not gonna have to adjust the pressure plate am I. All I have to really do is align the clutch disc and bolt it down right?

Good old Bill

The clutch assy I put in my BII came with the clutch alignment tool. Inserted tool into the disc splines, pushed it into the pilot bearing and installed bolts for pressure plate.

JP91

Ok. I didnt think i would have to. I work on tractors and some you have to do some weird stuff to them to get the clutch to work right. Thanks