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targetinspect Samba Member
Joined: January 10, 2011 Posts: 91
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Posted: Sun Feb 12, 2012 6:27 pm Post subject: How do I install these spring clips, throw out bearing... |
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I have tried all afternoon to install the 2 little spring clips that hold the throw out bearing in place with no luck. Is there a special tool? I cant spread them apart wide enough, they keep popping out of place when trying to fasten them to the grooves and holes etc. Any one have a trick to getting these things in place? |
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jpwerks Samba Member
Joined: July 16, 2009 Posts: 56 Location: Pacific Grove,Ca
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Posted: Sun Feb 12, 2012 7:18 pm Post subject: how do I put on the spring clips, throw out bearing |
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put one clip on the throw out arm groove,line up the t.o. bearing hole onto the clip on that side.
put the other clip in the other hole ( t.o. bearing)
use small pliers or needle nose to put spring on arm (groove)
not that hard.................. _________________ 81' single cab 1.8T Syncro (converted)
85 Vanagon 1.8T
55 chevy
2008 330i BMW
2000 jetta 1.8T
2004 Golf 2.0 |
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targetinspect Samba Member
Joined: January 10, 2011 Posts: 91
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Posted: Mon Feb 13, 2012 8:30 am Post subject: |
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Got em' on, finally... Thanks... |
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vwpackrat Samba Member
Joined: December 12, 2001 Posts: 611 Location: TX
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Posted: Mon Feb 13, 2012 11:49 am Post subject: |
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Be sure and put some safety wire on them because they can fall off. _________________ 62 Convertible Bug
67 Westfalia |
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3foldfolly Samba Member
Joined: March 08, 2009 Posts: 894 Location: Edwardsville, Il
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Posted: Tue Feb 14, 2012 8:54 pm Post subject: |
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vwpackrat wrote: |
Be sure and put some safety wire on them because they can fall off. |
I wouldn't do that. |
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targetinspect Samba Member
Joined: January 10, 2011 Posts: 91
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Posted: Wed Feb 15, 2012 9:18 am Post subject: |
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Actually, the clips when installed rub and bind on the back of the bearing, (photo is bearing backwards after removing) This is a sure fire way to give me problems from premature clip failure, who the f designed these, a 5 cent clip is holding my clutch assembly hostage... I'd rather weld the assembly on with a u joint type housing, or fastened with 2 set screws or the like, anyone make something better?
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targetinspect Samba Member
Joined: January 10, 2011 Posts: 91
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Posted: Wed Feb 15, 2012 9:31 am Post subject: |
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Heres my idea, just need to machine a couple of parts and problem friggin solved, why doesn't anyone make these? (Slot for stupid clips not used).
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