Forcedbird

I am about to embark on my first removal and installation of the clutch. I have done quite a bit of reading on here and the helm manual. Now I have a few questions about the special tools listed in the helm manual that are needed to do the clutch.

1) Tool # 07LAB-PV00100 or 07924-PD20003 (Ring Gear Holder). This is used to hold the flywheel in place while you remove the 8 12x1.0mm.

Now instead of using that “special tool” can use this: Crank Pulley Tool with a break bar attached to it and have the handle of the breaker bar resting on the driver’s side shock tower to keep the flywheel from turning?

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2) Tool # 07LAF-PT00110 (Clutch Alignment Shaft) with Tool # 07936-3710100 (Removal Handle) both used in the removal and installation of the clutch as said in the helm manual.

With my research on here I didn’t see anyone mention these two tools with their removal and install. Are they needed?

Does the alignment tool that came with my ACT clutch kit replace these two “special tools mentioned above?

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3) Tool # 07749-0010000 (Driver) with Tool # 07746-0010200 (Attachment, 32 x 37 mm) both of these are used to drive the pilot bearing into the flywheel.

First @ Majestic Honda, when I pluged in 07746-0010200 into the parts search it comes up as (Attachment, 37 X 40MM). Which one is the correct size?

Can I get these tools anywhere else (non Honda brand)? Do I really need these or can I use an alternative to press in the pilot bearing?

Thanks.

Stratocaster

You can get by without the OEM tools. The pilot bearing is pressed into the flywheel, and most places that will do this for you, assuming you don't have a press, will have something that will work.

I have never needed the ring gear holder.

s2klariat

I didn't have to use a press to get my pilot bearing into the flywheel? Although I was replacing the flywheel so it was off the car so I don't know if that had anything to do with it.

SilverS2kF22C1

You don't need the special tools. you can use a screwdriver to hold the flywheel in place during tightening. To install the pilot bearing I used a 2lb dead blow and tapped it in no problem.

My alignment tool was junk, i couldn't get the tranny the last 1/4" home but the tool said the alignement was good... I ended up loosening the PP and moving the clutch diskl around until it looked on center to me, tranny slide right home after that...

s2klariat

Also use a good molygrease on the splines of the clutch disk and the input shaft of the transmission. Also grease the clutch fork where it meets the throw out bearing. This will ensure a butter smooth clutch. Might as well bleed and replace the clutch fluid as well while your down there.

Forcedbird

Thanks for all of the input. I hope I could get to it his weekend. I am excited to see how this clutch is going to feel.