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1997 Honda Accord Clutch Replacement - Clutch Hitter

Honda Accord Clutch Masters Clutch Install

By Carter Jung, Photography by Carter Jung
  • 1997 Honda Accord Engine Mount
    13. Unfasten the 17mm bolt off the engine mount.
  • 1997 Honda Accord Transmission Nuts
    14. Remove the three 17mm nuts holding the mount onto the transmission.
  • 1997 Honda Accord Transmission View
    15. Place a jack under the transmission and remove the dust shield and transmission bolts.
  • 1997 Honda Accord Transmission View
    16. Grunt, sweat, pull, push, and mallet the transmission off the motor.
  • 1997 Honda Accord Clutch
    17. Remove the six 10mm bolts holding down the pressure plate, followed by the eight 17mm bolts on the flywheel. Compare the two units and stare at the Clutch Masters unit in awe.
    1997 Honda Accord Clutch
    17. Remove the six 10mm bolts holding down the pressure plate, followed by the eight 17mm
  • 1997 Honda Accord Flywheel
    18a. Mount the new flywheel using Loctite threadlock and torque down bolts in a criss-cross pattern to 76 lb-ft.
    1997 Honda Accord Flywheel
    18a. Mount the new flywheel using Loctite threadlock and torque down bolts in a criss-cros
  • 1997 Honda Accord Flywheel Installation
    18b. It's a good idea to replace the main seal beforehand.
  • 1997 Honda Accord Pressure Plate
    19. Use the clutch alignment tool provided by Clutch Masters and place the pressure plate over it. Fasten the pressure plate bolts to 19 lb-ft.
    1997 Honda Accord Pressure Plate
    19. Use the clutch alignment tool provided by Clutch Masters and place the pressure plate
  • 1997 Honda Accord Transmission View
    20. Replace the throw-out bearing and shoehorn the transmission back on, then reverse the steps. Good Luck!
    1997 Honda Accord Transmission View
    20. Replace the throw-out bearing and shoehorn the transmission back on, then reverse the

MSRP: Clutch Masters FX100 kit $383

PROS: comes with a new throw-out bearing and alignment tool

CONS: besides the install itself, not much

INSTALL DIFFICULTY: very difficult

VERDICT: If you need to replace the stock clutch, a Clutch Masters clutch kit is a good option, especially if you don't want to deal with core swaps.

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Clutch Masters G-Dimension
817 Lawson St.
City of industry
CA  91748
By Carter Jung
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