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1. Tyre Ratings: What to Look For These ratings appear on the tyre sidewall and help you judge quality, safety, and performance. Treadwear Rating This tells you how long a tyre is likely to last. The higher the number, the longer it should last. A treadwear of 400 means the tyre will last about 4 times longer than a baseline test tyre. Traction Rating This shows how well the tyre grips on wet roads. The grades are: AA (excellent), A (good), B (moderate), and C (poor). Temperature Rating This tells you how well the tyre resists heat. High heat resistance means the tyre won’t overheat and burst at high speeds. Grades: A (best), B, and C. Load Index This number shows how much weight one tyre can safely carry. You must match this to your vehicle's weight class. Speed Rating This tells you the maximum speed the tyre can handle safely. For example, H = 210 km/h, T = 190 km/h, etc. 2. Best Tyres for Personal Vehicles (By Model) a. Toyota Corolla / Honda Civic Recommended Tyre: Michelin Pr...

Order of removing and replacement of a clutch.




IN today's post I gathered some knowledge on how to remove a clutch from the vehicle. Follow these following steps to achieve it successfully.

 What You'll Need

      • Replacement clutch
      • Clutch alignment tool
      • Brake & clutch fluid
      • Brake & clutch bleeder
      • Various screwdrivers
      • Various size 6-point sockets
      • Ratchet
      • Breaker bar
      • Trolley jack
      • Jack stands or ramps
      • Wheel chocks
Steps:
  • First steps involve disconnecting the battery, unbolting the sifter within the cabin (two bolts), and with the car off the ground, undoing the clutch cable from the fork lever within the dust cover on the side of the gearbox. The clutch cable needs to be slackened by loosening the adjustment nuts at the firewall in the engine bay disconnect battery ,unbolt shiftier and raising the vehicle.
  • Next, disconnect the sensor wires from the gearbox and loosen and then disconnect handbrake cable so the gearbox can be removed.disconnect sensor wire.
  • Remove the tail shaft has to come out, which is a straightforward removal of four nuts and bolts.
  • A section of the exhaust has to come out to help with access. Bolts located on the exhaust are generally difficult to remove due to dirt, rust and the constant expanding and contracting of the hot exhaust pipe. A penetrant, such as WD40, can help loosen difficult bolts.section of exhaust:
  • Remove starter motor and bell housing bolts.With everything out of the way, remove the starter motor and begin removing the bell housing bolts. Some bolts may be difficult to access and require extra tools such as long extensions, swivel joints and breaker bars.
  • Remove gearbox: If it is only you, then you could use a gearbox jack or similar, or if you are on the ground, then you could also use a trolley jack. It really is a two person job, however. 
  • Remove pressure plate: Remove the old pressure plate and flywheel. To keep the engine from rotating while removing the flywheel bolts, use a large screwdriver slotted into the teeth and locked against the body. 
  • Inspect flywheel:  A second-hand flywheel was purchased from a wreckers and machined up so it was ready to go.
  •  Clean the inside of the bell housing thoroughly.
  • Fit flywheel and pressure plate:  Fit the new flywheel and pressure plate and tightened to the manufacturers specified torque. A dab of lock nut was used on all flywheel and pressure plate bolts.Note the use of the clutch alignment tool.
  • Refit gearbox:  Refitting the gearbox is largely a reverse process including reconnecting all the cables and wires. 
  • Clutch cable adjustments:  Clutch cable is adjusted at the firewall by turning the two bolts (the second locks off against the first). The clutch telemetry should find the friction point after about an inch of pedal movement.   
Here are some of the tips for replacing a clutch. Video
https://youtu.be/zNJzvc2MN2Q


    

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