clutch line removal tool

[ncsdaonex]

can someone send me a pic of the clutch removal tool for a 1990 ranger 4 cylinder

 

[Sevensecondsuv]

I used a sawzall. This only works if you're installing a new slave anyways. Just make sure you cut the line between the slave cylinder and the connector (on the part of the line that gets replaced with the new slave. Once you have the tranny out, you can mess around with getting the stupid "not-quick"-disconnect apart.

Thats how I did mine anyways.

 

[ncsdaonex]

I used a sawzall. This only works if you're installing a new slave anyways. Just make sure you cut the line between the slave cylinder and the connector (on the part of the line that gets replaced with the new slave. Once you have the tranny out, you can mess around with getting the stupid "not-quick"-disconnect apart.

Thats how I did mine anyways.

i dont want to break it, i want a picture of the tool

 

[Mark_88]

I don't have a pic of the tool, but I used two screwdrivers to push the plastic ring inwards and, after several hours of grunting, using up every swear word combination, and going to the junkyard to 'test' it...I finally got it out.

The tool is simply a U-shaped prong that allows you to apply pressure to both sides of the plastic ring and push it inwards...when you are looking at the connector you will see a rim that pulls back and exposes the white plastic retainer...put a screwdriver on either side of it and push inwards towards the tranny...it helps if you have a third arm in this case to pull the connector out while pushing the plastic in...that's the only real benefit of the actual tool...aside from relieving you or around $50 that you could probably put towards the price of the slave cylinder...

If you can afford the tool, go to a Ford dealer and they will order it for you...otherwise...see if you can get someone else under there with you to pull your wire, er, hose...

 

[Confederate Forge]

Its really not that hard to get that thing off. I wouldnt even get the tool. I took one off with my pocket knife. All you have to do is compress the white ring and push it in towards the tranny. Once you get it compressed and started into the hole you are on easy street. Push it in till you cant see it sticking out anymore then push it in a little more. It should come right off. Probably be best to use a pair of needle nose pliers and a flat tip screw driver. When you get the tip started into the hole it will hold it compressed so you wont need the pliers after that. The tool just looks like this lUl. Its like a flat piece of steel with a U cut into the end.

 

[BlackBII]

There should be a small white ring clip, you push that into the housing, towards the tranny, which releases the tiny metal fingers holding the line in. Then you pull the line out, sometimes it helps to push the line in then out. You can use the tool, or a small flathead. Usually pretty easy after the first time

From another thread

 

[Mark_88]

Thanks Black BII...I like how they added reality to the image with the cut on the right hand...

 

[BlackBII]

Thanks Black BII...I like how they added reality to the image with the cut on the right hand...

lol, never noticed that. Happens every time!

 

[feellnfroggy]

I don't have a pic of the tool, but I used two screwdrivers to push the plastic ring inwards and, after several hours of grunting, using up every swear word combination, and going to the junkyard to 'test' it...I finally got it out.

The tool is simply a U-shaped prong that allows you to apply pressure to both sides of the plastic ring and push it inwards...when you are looking at the connector you will see a rim that pulls back and exposes the white plastic retainer...put a screwdriver on either side of it and push inwards towards the tranny...it helps if you have a third arm in this case to pull the connector out while pushing the plastic in...that's the only real benefit of the actual tool...aside from relieving you or around $50 that you could probably put towards the price of the slave cylinder...

If you can afford the tool, go to a Ford dealer and they will order it for you...otherwise...see if you can get someone else under there with you to pull your wire, er, hose...

I hafta agree with him, research your fowl vocabulary and get a couple flatheads. Set aside about 3 hrs. and get to cussin, it will come off jsut fine.

 

[krugford]

If I recall, the tool is only a few bucks from the local parts store....

 

[Mark_88]

If I recall, the tool is only a few bucks from the local parts store....

Maybe in the USA...I priced one in Canada and Ford wanted something like $49.00 plus tax...that's why I went with the screwdrivers and made a trip to the boneyard to see if I could get one off that way...it came out with hardly a hitch so I took the whole master cylinder with me and used that to replace mine...then I struggled for a few hours but it finally conceded...

 

[Confederate Forge]

I hafta agree with him, research your fowl vocabulary and get a couple flatheads. Set aside about 3 hrs. and get to cussin, it will come off jsut fine.

I cant believe you guys are having this much trouble with this thing. 3 hours?? I would be cussing too.

 

[Mark_88]

I cant believe you guys are having this much trouble with this thing. 3 hours?? I would be cussing too.

I think the biggest problem with mine was someone tried to do it and mangled all the retaining teeth on the slave...the plastic ring simply would not go under the teeth to separate them from the connector...the one in the boneyard looked pristine so either it had never been touched or the person used the right tool...

 

[PlumCrazy]

I bought one from NAPA for like 8 bucks, then when I was about to throw the box from the new clutch away I found out it had come with one.

-plumcrazy

 

[feellnfroggy]

I think the biggest problem with mine was someone tried to do it and mangled all the retaining teeth on the slave...the plastic ring simply would not go under the teeth to separate them from the connector...the one in the boneyard looked pristine so either it had never been touched or the person used the right tool...

This was my problem, it had been messed with before. It was my very first time, (hydraulic clutch virgin) and the white ring looked like a toothed gear lol.

EDIT:: a properly sized box wrench might work just fine. Its amazing what you think of reading other peoples posts.