Clutch: 1988 Toyota Celica
Clutch: 1988 Toyota Celica
1988 Clutch
DESCRIPTION
Clutch is a single, dry disc type using a hydraulically
operated master cylinder and clutch housing mounted slave cylinder.
On Land Cruiser, slave cylinder is adjustable. On all others, slave
cylinder is nonadjustable. Clearance is automatically compensated by
internal design of cylinder.
ADJUSTMENTS
CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
Removal (RWD Except MR2)
1) Disconnect battery cable. Remove air cleaner. Drain
cooling system. Remove upper radiator hose. On Land Cruiser, remove
cowl side trim, heater duct on transmission hump and front carpet or
mat. Remove transfer case levers.
2) On all models, remove shift lever boot, shifter assembly
and starter. Raise and support vehicle. Remove protective cover from
under engine (if equipped). Remove clutch slave cylinder with
hydraulic line connected.
3) Disconnect front exhaust pipe from manifold and converter.
Remove exhaust pipe from vehicle. Disconnect speedometer cable and
electrical leads from transmission. Remove drive shaft(s). Insert plug
into extension housing to prevent oil spillage.
4) Support engine. Support transmission with transmission
jack. Remove rear support crossmember. Remove transmission-to-engine
bolts. Pull transmission (including transfer case on Land Cruiser) to
rear. Lower and remove transmission from vehicle.
5) Mark pressure plate and flywheel for reassembly reference.
Alternately loosen pressure plate attaching bolts until pressure plate
is released. Remove clutch disc and pressure plate.
Removal (FWD)
1) Remove negative battery cable. Remove air cleaner.
Disconnect back-up light switch connector. Remove speedometer cable.
Disconnect shift control cables. Remove water inlet. Remove clutch
slave cylinder. Remove engine undercover.
2) Remove exhaust pipe assembly. Disconnect front and rear
engine/transaxle mount. Remove engine/transaxle crossmember.
Disconnect drive shafts from transaxle. Disconnect left steering
knuckle from lower control arm. Remove left drive shaft. See FWD AXLE
SHAFTS & CV JOINTS in DRIVE AXLES section.
3) Remove starter. Disconnect ground strap. Remove engine
rear plate. Raise engine and transaxle slightly. Remove left engine
mount. Remove bolts attaching engine to transaxle. Lower engine and
remove transaxle.
4) Mark pressure plate and flywheel for reassembly reference.
Loosen pressure plate attaching bolts alternately until pressure plate
is released. Remove clutch disc and pressure plate.
Removal (MR2)
1) Remove negative battery cable. Drain gear oil. Disconnect
back-up light switch connector. Remove speedometer cable. Remove water
inlet. Remove engine undercover. Remove fuel tank protector.
2) Disconnect control cable. Remove control cable bracket and
clutch release cylinder. Remove exhaust pipe assembly. Disconnect
drive shaft from side gear shaft. Remove starter. Remove engine rear
plate.
3) Remove front and rear engine mount. Remove left engine
mount. Disconnect transaxle bolts from engine. Lower engine left side
and remove transaxle. Remove side gear shaft from transaxle.
4) Mark pressure plate and flywheel for reassembly reference.
Loosen pressure plate attaching bolts alternately and evenly until
pressure plate is released. Remove clutch disc and pressure plate.
Fig. 1: Exploded View of Clutch Assemblies
Courtesy of Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc.
PILOT BEARING
Removal & Installation
Remove pilot bearing from crankshaft with Bearing Puller
(09303-3011). Coat new bearing with multipurpose grease and drive into
crankshaft with Bearing Driver (09304-30012).
OVERHAUL
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS TABLE
Application Ft. Lbs. (N.m)