disconnecting clutch pedal

[mi_dad04]

How do you disconnect the clutch pedal from the master cylinder rod without breaking the clip?

 

[blackbronc]

Pry and pray! They break easily and a new one is $10+(for a $.25 part). If you can see it with a mirror or get your head in right positon you might be able to depress the tabs and slide it out. But it's probably worn anyway.

 

[mi_dad04]

i just made a tool to pop the rod out of the master. it was much easier to get the master through the firewall with no rod attached

 

[sfwjesse]

usually only breaks one tab. It appears 3 tabs is enough to hold it in when you pop it back together....least it was for me. I ended up replacing the master though so i didnt get to see how it held up over time

 

[pmilano1]

I'm trying to get the pin out also, what exactly am I prying?

This seems to be the most daunting task today....

Is there a picture of what the clip looks like somewhere?

 

[pmilano1]

I got it...

Now to wrestle with the top bolts.

Is it easier to drop the tranny down and get them from the bottom?

 

[sfwjesse]

Assuming you are talking about bell housing bolts right? On my V6 i found it easier to get them by "feel" from the top, but you need a ratchet with a pivoting head. My dad is doing his 4 banger right now and said he got his easy from beneath.

 

[pmilano1]

Makes sense. My only pivot ratchet is busted atm....

 

[pmilano1]

Any other tips on getting this thing out?