997S Clutch ?

[500]

Are the rear wheels generally removed when doing a clutch replacement for easier access to the trans etc?

[RFM]

Not necessary with the car on a lift, i don't no on the floor or on ramps.

[PAULSPEED]

Hi,

I think you have to remove the half shafts from the transmission

with the wheels off.

Paul

[Loren]

Hi,

I think you have to remove the half shafts from the transmission

with the wheels off.

Paul

You just disconnect the half shafts at the transmission - as RFM said the wheels do not have to come off.

[500]

Thanks for the feedback.

So if the wheels do not have to come off do some tech remove them anyway for easier access to the area(s) involved?

The reason I ask this is I just had my clutch changed and found some minor damage to one of the rear rims.

Thanks in advance.

[Loren]

Basically they remove the transmission while supporting the engine with a special jack or brace when they change a clutch or do an RMS/IMS repair.

It is not that hard with a lift and the proper tools.

[500]

Would removing the rear wheels would be of no benefit?

[Loren]

Would removing the rear wheels would be of no benefit?

It is more likely that they hit a wheel with the lift or they didn't do it.

[500]

Thanks. I was thinking they may have grazed a wheel with the lift too, but don't they keep the lift arms pushed in vs. out when driving the car to the lift area?

Edited November 12, 2007 by 500