mike_c

iTrader: (13)

Is this how the fork sits on the pivot?


Or is it supposed to be like this:


Is the fork supposed to be in the throwout bearing like this?


Or behind it like this:

antoine

Your first pictures are correct

jbradhill

... a new question if I can.
The 1st picture shows the clutch fork with a clip that holds the fork in place. I just bought a used t56 which was a swap from a 700R4. I had never installed or worked on a manual transmission before and had only the basic understanding of how it all worked. So this has been a good learning experience. ....
But the transmission I bought did not have the clip on the fork. Unfortunately, I didn't know it was supposed to have one. That would explain why it was so loose when I was installing and when I placed the slave cyliner on it. So now I know why. If the slave cylinder does not maintain pressure on the fork it is going to slide down til it hits the bell housing (move about 1/2" out of position)

Question: Can I change a clutch fork without removing the tranny? I am thinking I might be able to loosen the pivot bolt that holds the fork in place and then pull the fork out and replace.

jbradhill

Actually after further reveiw, I found that I do have the pivot clip on the clutch fork. The real question (challenge/problem) is .... after the tranny/bell housing is bolted to the engine, I believe you somehow slide the fork onto the throw out bearing and at the same time slide the clip over the Pivot "T-Pin". Sounds simple enough, but I have been unable to get the clip to climb over the top, it keeps sliding under....

Anyone have any tips on how to get the clop over the pivot?

LilSki

iTrader: (1)

Just bend it up a bit to make sure it goes over and not under.

jbradhill

OK, so with the tranny bolted to the bellhousing, I can't get anything in there to bend the clip up. So I am planning on removing the tranny, placing the fork on w/clip and reinstalling. I am hoping that the fork will still pivot enough to allow it to mate to the throw out bearing as I install.

Unless I get better advice today, that's my plan