Focus st170 clutch change

B16JUS · 22-10-2009, 12:58 PM

just thought id ask incase there is any special tool or technique needed.

ive said i will help a friend change his clutch on his st170 i say help he hasnt got a clue lol

im presuming its driveshafts off, bellhousing bolts, clutch cable, reverse sensor

is there any special tools needed ? or special technique

cheers

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cossieDavedree · 22-10-2009, 01:33 PM

hydraulic release not cable, the flywheels are dual mass so hopefully theres not too much play in it. If flywheel fooked get a silvertop flywheel and clutch kit,

The cables for the gear change can stretch or bind so check they are free to move,
Otherwise a pretty normal job.

B16JUS · 22-10-2009, 02:52 PM

cool cheers for that

fingers crossed lol

B16JUS · 29-10-2009, 08:33 PM

sorry 1 more question im not sure on.

are the drive shafts like vw etc just unbolt or when removed they leak fluid everywhere ?

cossieDavedree · 29-10-2009, 11:51 PM

u'll have to drain the gearbox oil first yep,

Sp3no · 30-10-2009, 01:11 AM

Did mine a few weeks ago, as mentioned the fly wheel and slave cylinder will need replacing also. There are approximately 13 bolts holding the gearbox to the engine.
Drain fluid
Shafts out
Remove rear gearbox mount
support engine
remove air filter box
remove battery and battery tray
remove coilpack
support gearbox
Remove gearbox mount
unclip gear selector cables
Remove clip and pull slave cylinder hydraulic line from box
unclip speed sensor and reverse light switch
loosen subframe bolts, 4 at back 2 up behind the suspension strut, lower and inch
wedge engine forward about 300mm with a bit of wood
remove the 13 gearbox bolts, all different lengths so draw a diagram for where they came from
Wiggle gearbox off.
Refit is reverse of removal.

Things to note, you need a breaker bar for some nuts, if your removing the shafts completely you will need a 32mm socket. Definately change the fly wheel it WILL die if not already. Dont forget NEW flywheel bolts DONT use old ones.
Patience, i did mine myself with no help, took all weekend. I would never have done it without 2 hydraulic trolley jacks AND a gearbox support bar.
Dont forget your tourqe wrench
You will have to bleed the brake system, with the clutch pedal after so dont forget brake fluid. Gearbox oil get from Ford 75w90 is the stuff you need. Bleeding the clutch can be a pain, you might need to reverse bleed the clutch and you may need to bleed the brake system also

Good luck its a twat of a job

22-10-2009, 02:52 PM	#3
B16JUS I've found that life I needed.. It's HERE!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 1,119 Rep Power: 10	cool cheers for that fingers crossed lol __________________ cossie sold M3 sold RS6 about to be chipped

29-10-2009, 08:33 PM	#4
B16JUS I've found that life I needed.. It's HERE!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 1,119 Rep Power: 10	sorry 1 more question im not sure on. are the drive shafts like vw etc just unbolt or when removed they leak fluid everywhere ? __________________ cossie sold M3 sold RS6 about to be chipped

30-10-2009, 01:11 AM	#6
Sp3no I've found that life I needed.. It's HERE!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (1) Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Leicester Posts: 1,185 Rep Power: 5	Did mine a few weeks ago, as mentioned the fly wheel and slave cylinder will need replacing also. There are approximately 13 bolts holding the gearbox to the engine. Drain fluid Shafts out Remove rear gearbox mount support engine remove air filter box remove battery and battery tray remove coilpack support gearbox Remove gearbox mount unclip gear selector cables Remove clip and pull slave cylinder hydraulic line from box unclip speed sensor and reverse light switch loosen subframe bolts, 4 at back 2 up behind the suspension strut, lower and inch wedge engine forward about 300mm with a bit of wood remove the 13 gearbox bolts, all different lengths so draw a diagram for where they came from Wiggle gearbox off. Refit is reverse of removal. Things to note, you need a breaker bar for some nuts, if your removing the shafts completely you will need a 32mm socket. Definately change the fly wheel it WILL die if not already. Dont forget NEW flywheel bolts DONT use old ones. Patience, i did mine myself with no help, took all weekend. I would never have done it without 2 hydraulic trolley jacks AND a gearbox support bar. Dont forget your tourqe wrench You will have to bleed the brake system, with the clutch pedal after so dont forget brake fluid. Gearbox oil get from Ford 75w90 is the stuff you need. Bleeding the clutch can be a pain, you might need to reverse bleed the clutch and you may need to bleed the brake system also Good luck its a twat of a job Last edited by Sp3no; 30-10-2009 at 01:16 AM.

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22-10-2009, 01:33 PM	#2
cossieDavedree Too many posts.. I need a life!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Hampshire Posts: 692 Rep Power: 6	hydraulic release not cable, the flywheels are dual mass so hopefully theres not too much play in it. If flywheel fooked get a silvertop flywheel and clutch kit, The cables for the gear change can stretch or bind so check they are free to move, Otherwise a pretty normal job.

29-10-2009, 11:51 PM	#5
cossieDavedree Too many posts.. I need a life!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Hampshire Posts: 692 Rep Power: 6	u'll have to drain the gearbox oil first yep,

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