The clutch on my '82 FJ40 is not long for this world. Specs on the truck is a 2F motor, 4-speed tranny, split case transfer. New hydralic system (clutch master installed this week, new hose, slave only a few months old, fluid flushed/refilled/bled this week), so I know it isn't that. I am getting the squeal from the clutch with the pedal down so the bearing is shot, and I think something like a spring has broken since I thought I heard something break and I am hearing something rattling around in there and I am getting intermittent issues with shifting. At first, I thought it may have been something in tranny or transfer that broke, so I drained both and didn't find anything (although the oil in the transfer seemed darker even though both were recently changed, so I am wondering if I have a bearing breaking down?). I then took off the flywheel inspection cover and couldn't see anything from that vantage point. Had the better half operate the clutch while I was underneath, and clutch fork moved as it should, as well as movement from the release bearing on the clutch. Shifting has been surprising smooth before for a 28 year old vehicle. But something definitely isn't right. I have been having "clutch judder", which is probably due to my rear main leak that I have.
So, my question is, as I dive into clutch replacement, what else should I do while I am in there. I have been researching it, and it looks like I will need to drop the tranny/transfer, which sounds like a good time, so I would like to address any potential issues while I am in there.
Shopping List:
One last question, I don't think the tranny has any issues, as it has been smooth, but is there a way to check when I have it down? Check clearances, check play, post up pics, etc.?
I would love to hear any other ideas/tips/recommendations everyone might have to do it right the first time, yet as efficiently as possible since this is my daily driver, so minimized downtime is the goal.
Thanks in advance for everyone's help.
So, my question is, as I dive into clutch replacement, what else should I do while I am in there. I have been researching it, and it looks like I will need to drop the tranny/transfer, which sounds like a good time, so I would like to address any potential issues while I am in there.
Shopping List:
- Clutch Kit w/ new pilot and release bearings
- Rear Main Seal (no more leaks)
- Transfer Case Rebuild Kit (that discolored oil I found left me uneasy, and would rather have it taken care of just in case since I don't know the history on it, and have read it isn't too difficult to rebuild)
- Transmission Gasket Set (renew the seals so I don't have leaks later since I already have it down)
- U-Joints for the rear driveline (I have a rear u-joint at the transfer with some play, and it also can be felt/heard while coasting out of gear)
One last question, I don't think the tranny has any issues, as it has been smooth, but is there a way to check when I have it down? Check clearances, check play, post up pics, etc.?
I would love to hear any other ideas/tips/recommendations everyone might have to do it right the first time, yet as efficiently as possible since this is my daily driver, so minimized downtime is the goal.
Thanks in advance for everyone's help.