1997 Honda Accord Clutch Replacement - Clutch Hitter

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...        read full caption 1. Remove the battery, battery tray, wheels (fronts only, unless you need a workout), intake, and the 36mm axle nut in the picture.	2. Loosen the 17mm nut and...        read full caption 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.	3. Take off the two bolts...        read full caption 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.
4. Loosen the two 12mm bolts...        read full caption 4. Loosen the two 12mm bolts holding the slave cylinder and the one 10mm holding down the hard line.	5. Unbolt the cross and support...        read full caption 5. Unbolt the cross and support bars and remove.	6. Remove the cotter pin and...        read full caption 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.
7. Take off the 17mm nut located...        read full caption 7. Take off the 17mm nut located on the front of the tension rod.	8. Remove the transmission...        read full caption 8. Remove the transmission oil drain plug using a 3/8-inch socket and drain. A catch can is a good idea.	9. Remove the 14mm bolts fastening...        read full caption 9. Remove the 14mm bolts fastening the headers.
10. Use a crowbar and hammer...        read full caption 10. Use a crowbar and hammer to slide the axles out of the transmission.	11. Remove the 17mm transmission...        read full caption 11. Remove the 17mm transmission bolts.	12. Remove this sensor in...        read full caption 12. Remove this sensor in back of the transmission.