Honda Accord - Clutch Install - Tech

Of all the pros of having a manual transmission-launch at any RPM, heel-toeing, gear selection, not having to reek of estrogen-one definite con is changing your clutch. FR's aren't bad but we're not going to lie, a clutch job in a FF is a bitch, and then some. While we were going to cop out and show you a 240SX clutch install, the masters of all things clutch, Clutch Masters, suggested doing a Honda instead. Follow along as we trick Stephen from Nissan tuning masters, G-Dimension, into performing a clutch swap in a '97 Honda Accord.

1. Remove the battery, battery tray, wheels (fronts only, unless you need a workout), intake, and the 36mm axle nut in the picture.
1. Remove the battery, battery tray, wheels (fronts only, unless you need a workout), inta
2. Loosen the 17mm nut and bolt off the bottom of the strut. You'll need a wrench/ratchet with a strong enough grip to hold the nut in place.
2. Loosen the 17mm nut and bolt off the bottom of the strut. You'll need a wrench/ratchet
3. Take off the two bolts (14mm bolt on top and 17mm bolt on bottom) holding the starter in place. Loosen the two bolts connecting the power line and remove the starter.
3. Take off the two bolts (14mm bolt on top and 17mm bolt on bottom) holding the starter i

4. Loosen the two 12mm bolts holding the slave cylinder and the one 10mm holding down the hard line.
4. Loosen the two 12mm bolts holding the slave cylinder and the one 10mm holding down the
5. Unbolt the cross and support bars and remove.
6. Remove the cotter pin and 17mm bolt. Next, we recommend using a ball-joint remover tool to take out the tension rod then pull the assembly out and to the side. Do this for both axles.
6. Remove the cotter pin and 17mm bolt. Next, we recommend using a ball-joint remover tool

7. Take off the 17mm nut located on the front of the tension rod.
8. Remove the transmission oil drain plug using a 3/8-inch socket and drain. A catch can is a good idea.
8. Remove the transmission oil drain plug using a 3/8-inch socket and drain. A catch can i
9. Remove the 14mm bolts fastening the headers.