# HOW TO: rb20 clutch install **URL:** \ **Category:** SON240sx Automotive\ **Created:** [March 11, 2009, 3:04pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-to-rb20-clutch-install/122496 "2009-03-11T15:04:09Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 14\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![kix89](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/kix89/32/5689_2.png) [@kix89](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/kix89)\ **Post date:** [March 11, 2009, 3:04pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-to-rb20-clutch-install/122496/1 "2009-03-11T15:04:09Z")
ok, so first things first, make sure the plate that sits between the engine and the flywheel to block off the open spaces the tranny leaves when mated to the engine, is between the engine and flywheel, it sucks when this process has to be repeated, believe me. You might have to fab up some kind of bushing puller like this to pull out the pilot bushing, mine was in there tight, it took me a few tries with the bolt and uni-strut to get it out. [![http://img8.imageshack.us/img8/4130/dsc03460q.th.jpg](http://img8.imageshack.us/img8/4130/dsc03460q.th.jpg)](http://img8.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc03460q.jpg) make sure you put some wood behind the piece of uni-strut, or whatever you’re using so that you don’t scratch the shit out of your fly-wheel. [![http://img10.imageshack.us/img10/5708/dsc03461j.th.jpg](http://img10.imageshack.us/img10/5708/dsc03461j.th.jpg)](http://img10.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc03461j.jpg) this is the old bushing [![http://img12.imageshack.us/img12/6241/dsc03458y.th.jpg](http://img12.imageshack.us/img12/6241/dsc03458y.th.jpg)](http://img12.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc03458y.jpg) install the new bushing, you might have to tap, or in my case, hit it in. once you do that, you’ll be good to put the alignment tool and clutch on the engine. make sure you use the spline lubricant that came with your clutch kit. don’t get any on the friction part of the clutch, it will not be good. [![http://img8.imageshack.us/img8/2066/dsc03462u.th.jpg](http://img8.imageshack.us/img8/2066/dsc03462u.th.jpg)](http://img8.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc03462u.jpg) make sure you torque down the pressure plate to the proper specs, you’ll need something to stop the engine from turning over while you do this, a piece of wood worked fine for me. [![http://img14.imageshack.us/img14/9886/dsc03466l.th.jpg](http://img14.imageshack.us/img14/9886/dsc03466l.th.jpg)](http://img14.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc03466l.jpg) once you’re done this step, install the throw-out bearing into your transmission, and bolt your tranny onto the engine! this is much easier to do with the engine out of the car, and it is DEFINITELY recommended before putting the engine into the car. a fresh clutch is always a nice feeling. if i’ve missed anything, please, let me know. ---
**Author:** ![Specialedition](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/specialedition/32/5714_2.png) [@Specialedition](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Specialedition)\ **Post date:** [March 13, 2009, 8:14am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-to-rb20-clutch-install/122496/2 "2009-03-13T08:14:53Z")
Nice post! ---
**Author:** ![87s15lt1](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/87s15lt1/32/5706_2.png) [@87s15lt1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/87s15lt1)\ **Post date:** [March 13, 2009, 8:18am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-to-rb20-clutch-install/122496/3 "2009-03-13T08:18:25Z")
just a tip…for the pilot bearing/bushing. a sharp chisel and a hammer. smash it up. pull it out. MUCH easier and faster. 😉 great post though. You could kind of just say generic Clutch :how to: ---
**Author:** ![DJPyro](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/278dde/32.png) [@DJPyro](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/DJPyro)\ **Post date:** [March 13, 2009, 9:21am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-to-rb20-clutch-install/122496/4 "2009-03-13T09:21:19Z")
^ Werd, basically identical to any other RWD clutch swap, but it’s nice and simple. Shows how easy the job really is. ---
**Author:** ![kix89](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/kix89/32/5689_2.png) [@kix89](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/kix89)\ **Post date:** [March 13, 2009, 9:32am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-to-rb20-clutch-install/122496/5 "2009-03-13T09:32:37Z")
meh, wanted to cut down on all the “is this for a ka or sr clutch?” and i didn’t wanna use a chisel just in case lol. thanks for the compliments! ---
**Author:** ![RED\_LINE](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/red_line/32/5656_2.png) [@RED\_LINE](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/RED_LINE)\ **Post date:** [March 13, 2009, 6:05pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-to-rb20-clutch-install/122496/6 "2009-03-13T18:05:27Z")
can you still accomplish this without having to take the engine out? & what about resurfacing the flywheel? lol ---
**Author:** ![DJPyro](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/278dde/32.png) [@DJPyro](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/DJPyro)\ **Post date:** [March 13, 2009, 6:36pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-to-rb20-clutch-install/122496/7 "2009-03-13T18:36:29Z")
You can but it’s a bit of a bitch. To my knowledge, resurfacing the flywheel is only _really_ necessary if the flywheel is glazed, or if you’re putting a different compound clutch. ---
**Author:** ![87s15lt1](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/87s15lt1/32/5706_2.png) [@87s15lt1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/87s15lt1)\ **Post date:** [March 13, 2009, 7:25pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-to-rb20-clutch-install/122496/8 "2009-03-13T19:25:02Z")
> [@DJPyro"](#): > > You can but it’s a bit of a bitch. > > To my knowledge, resurfacing the flywheel is only _really_ necessary if the flywheel is glazed, or if you’re putting a different compound clutch. WHOA. ALWAYS resurface the fly wheel. lol. ALWAYS ---
**Author:** ![kix89](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/kix89/32/5689_2.png) [@kix89](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/kix89)\ **Post date:** [March 13, 2009, 8:04pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-to-rb20-clutch-install/122496/9 "2009-03-13T20:04:36Z")
yeah, flywheel should always be resurfaced, OR, take more time to break in the clutch, that’s what i was always told anyways. and i’ve done tranny work under the car, and it is 10 times easier to do the work outside of the car, especially when you’re mating the tranny back up to the engine. ---
**Author:** ![87s15lt1](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/87s15lt1/32/5706_2.png) [@87s15lt1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/87s15lt1)\ **Post date:** [March 13, 2009, 8:10pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-to-rb20-clutch-install/122496/10 "2009-03-13T20:10:36Z")
the trick…on any 240. is to drop the front cross member a bit. loosen all the bolts 😉 drops the motor. letting the trans sliiiide right into place ---
**Author:** ![RED\_LINE](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/red_line/32/5656_2.png) [@RED\_LINE](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/RED_LINE)\ **Post date:** [March 13, 2009, 8:13pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-to-rb20-clutch-install/122496/11 "2009-03-13T20:13:06Z")
^ ya, I hear ya. just that I’m gonna be installing a new clutch kit soon, guess it’s best to have a shop do it instead. would it still be easier and possible for a shop to do it, without removing the engine? lol ---
**Author:** ![Martino](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/martino/32/5674_2.png) [@Martino](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Martino)\ **Post date:** [March 13, 2009, 11:49pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-to-rb20-clutch-install/122496/12 "2009-03-13T23:49:42Z")
> [@On another topic](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/20806/5): > > the trick…on any 240. is to drop the front cross member a bit. loosen all the bolts 😉 drops the motor. letting the trans sliiiide right into place I found jacking up the front of the motor allows enough space as well. ---
**Author:** ![kix89](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/kix89/32/5689_2.png) [@kix89](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/kix89)\ **Post date:** [March 14, 2009, 6:15am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-to-rb20-clutch-install/122496/13 "2009-03-14T06:15:27Z")
yeah, both those methods are the way to do it if you wont have the motor coming out. You’ll still end up fighting with those two bolts on the top of the tranny though, lol ---
**Author:** ![87s15lt1](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/87s15lt1/32/5706_2.png) [@87s15lt1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/87s15lt1)\ **Post date:** [March 14, 2009, 6:35am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-to-rb20-clutch-install/122496/14 "2009-03-14T06:35:32Z")
I can do any clutch no problem really. Mike, i tried the jack on the crank pulley thing, not enough on the DE. The singles are easy though.