Doing this on an 02 Tundra and was just looking for a similar reference to familiarize myself with the process but I gotta say, this video was great. You're very informative, don't beat around the bush, and the visuals were super nice. Great job!
Still the best video I can find on this job. Good clear explanation. And yes, I can confirm that at least 300" of extensions are required. Joking aside, great video man! Helped me save $1,200.00 from the dealer
Started doing this 1 day ago but decided to stop because all Hilux videos I found online were different to mine. This is the only video I've found that matches mine and will be using. Liked and subscribed.
Thanks for the info brother. Starting a new job tomorrow and he said im doing a clutch on a tacoma 4x4. I'm confident i could do it but having the extra bit of documentation is great help 🤙
Seeing that you could remove that support section of the cross member made me jelly. I have a little 2.4, 2 wheel drive Tacoma. The Cross Member is one solid piece. So when I did my clutch job, the transmission had to me finagled all the way past the Cross Member. But to make it even worse. It did not just go straight back. Because the Bell Housing is so much wider and taller than the actual transmission, while it was being removed, it had to be rotated about 90 degrees. All because the 2 wheel drive models have a solid Cross Member. Awesome video though. Good job.
@@KFloTacoma Yep, it is a real pain in the ars. It took 2 of us to do it last year and I am 60. Now, I am replacing my engine and trying to decide if I can pull both eng and trans during the swap. Tough finding any information on this. Basic 2001 Tacoma, 2.4 - 2RZ, manual transmission.
Wow, awesome that you're doing in depth mechanical work at 60! hat's off to you man! I've had to pull an engine and transmission before on a different vehicle and I have to say. Without a car lift, doing one at a time is a bit more time consuming but it is easier.
Just curious why you didn't remove the transfer case from the transmission? It makes it a whole lot lighter and a lot easier to handle getting in and out. Great video just like all the other ones you put out.
@@KFloTacoma I just finished up my clutch job on my 05 Taco. Last week I was wondering why you didn't separate the transmission from the transfer case. I pulled mine by myself laying on the ground and I wouldn't have been able to handle getting it out in one piece. However when I went to reassemble I realized there is no way to rotate the shaft to get the splines to line up with the clutch plate if they are not joined , hence the shop manuals directions to leave joined. So I bolted them back together , and took a couple of ratchet straps mounted to the frame and cradling the tranny/transfer case and raised it into position ( when bolted together no way one guy can muscle it into place with out chance of injury) I have done clutches on dozens of various 4 wheel drive trucks and have never seen one where they had to be bolted together first..
This video is old. So I hope you will reply. First of all so detailed and slow so I can retain information. Thank you for understanding your audience. Second..would this be comparable to first gen 98 Tacomas 6 cylinder manual 5 speed 4x4 Please say "yes!" Hehe.
@@KFloTacoma Thank you brotha! Deeply appreciated this video. Can't wait to burn up more company's time watching your videos. Hehehe. By the way, you got a new subscriber.
I have a 3rd gen Tacoma, I bought a clutch kit from Toyota dealership a couple days ago but it didn't come with a disc alignment tool. Do the 2nd gen and the 3rd gen uses the same disc alignment tool?
They should be at that point. You can call the techs and ask. If you wanted to to check, you can open the fill plug and stick your finger in the fill port to dip into the transmission oil.
Can you confirm the Tacoma generation the vehicle in this video? I have a 2003 - is this the process I would follow? Also - is this for an automatic or manual transmission? I have a manual (2.7) - is this video for me? Thanks!
Unfortunately I don't have a 3rd gen. These are videos on my personal truck in my garage on my free time. Most of the techniques can be translated into the third gen but you will have to look up proper torque specs
The clutch is an open system. Theres a vent on the bottom (if you remeber the little plastic cover at the bottom) and there is an open vent by the clutch release piston. This allows all the clutch dust to be vented out. So sealing the bell housing is a moot point. Additionally, the shop manual does not call out for any type of sealant to be applied.
I did but that became a moot point. The center of gravity was on the motor mounts and the jacks got in the way when trying to lower the transmission. When the transmission came off, the motor stood up straight and off the jacks anyway, so those motor mounts held them real tight. I discovered at the reinstallation that the motor mounts was plenty strong to keep the motor from rotating in the pitch direction.
First thank you for posting thing information. I was wondering if you had the throw out bearing and related issues that Toyota engineered wrong on the 6 speed manuals? If so did you find a solution? Apparently the throw out bearing is made of steel and the pilot shaft is aluminium. When the bearing slides on the shaft it eats the aluminum shaft away and make the bearing constantly chirp. I got this issue at 30,000 miles and Toyota pretty much told me to go fly a kite. I know its a known issue for the early 6 speed manual transmissions but haven't heard of a good solution to fix it. Thanks again for posting this video.
Dan, that's a very good question. I did notice that there was a very minor wear on the pilot shaft and thought nothing further of it until after I assembled the whole thing. Later on, i did find out that this was an issue and found a product that supposedly fixes it. It's basically a SS sleeve that goes over the shaft paired with an oversized TOB. Here's the website for you to check out: www.urdusa.com/throwout-bearing-upgraderepair-kit-2005-tacoma-v6-6-speed/
same thing different names: flare-nut wrench tube wrench line wrench en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wrench#Types www.liveabout.com/what-is-a-line-wrench-281841#:~:text=A%20Very%20Useful%20Mechanics%20Tool&text=If%20you%20are%20working%20with,can%20be%20a%20life%20saver.&text=To%20use%20a%20line%20wrench,hex%20part%20of%20the%20fitting.
If youre talking about the 4wd actuator, it's at the front diff. The front diff is attached to the trans by the front drive shaft. It's not attached to the trans. If you're talking about the transfer case. It's attached to the rear of the trans. Let me know if you still need some clarity.
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Doing this on an 02 Tundra and was just looking for a similar reference to familiarize myself with the process but I gotta say, this video was great. You're very informative, don't beat around the bush, and the visuals were super nice. Great job!
Glad I could help! Please help my channel grow by sharing my vids with your Tundra/Tacoma friends!
Still the best video I can find on this job. Good clear explanation. And yes, I can confirm that at least 300" of extensions are required. Joking aside, great video man! Helped me save $1,200.00 from the dealer
Glad it helped bro! Thanks for the kind words!
Started doing this 1 day ago but decided to stop because all Hilux videos I found online were different to mine. This is the only video I've found that matches mine and will be using. Liked and subscribed.
Awesome! that's great to hear. Which year Hilux to you have?
@@KFloTacoma 2008
Thanks dude, this helped me change my clutch on my 3rd Gen taco
Awesome! Glad it helped. Thanks for watching and supporting the channel!
Good job dude. Pulling the motor out of my 2000 Tacoma currently.
Sweet! good luck dude! thanks for supporting the channel!
Thanks for the info brother. Starting a new job tomorrow and he said im doing a clutch on a tacoma 4x4. I'm confident i could do it but having the extra bit of documentation is great help
🤙
Awesome! Good luck with that. It should be pretty straight forward. Just take your time and double check your work along the way
Solid production my dude! I'll be tackling the same but on an FJ Cruiser automatic to replace the torque converter.
Sweet! best of luck, you'll definitely be saving a ton of money doing it yourself
just took out my transmission and reinstalled cause third gears synchronizer ring needed to be replaces thanks for the info and help
Thanks for watching and supporting the channel!
Thanks for posting this. You had me rollin at 9:02
Glad you enjoyed
great detail, and good angles thanks
Awesome! Thanks for watching and supporting the channel!
Hi can you make a video how to remove the gas line from. The engine to the gas tank i have a rust chassis that I have to wheld.
Seeing that you could remove that support section of the cross member made me jelly. I have a little 2.4, 2 wheel drive Tacoma. The Cross Member is one solid piece. So when I did my clutch job, the transmission had to me finagled all the way past the Cross Member. But to make it even worse. It did not just go straight back. Because the Bell Housing is so much wider and taller than the actual transmission, while it was being removed, it had to be rotated about 90 degrees. All because the 2 wheel drive models have a solid Cross Member. Awesome video though. Good job.
Dang that sounds like a terrible time having to manipulate that transmission
@@KFloTacoma Yep, it is a real pain in the ars. It took 2 of us to do it last year and I am 60. Now, I am replacing my engine and trying to decide if I can pull both eng and trans during the swap. Tough finding any information on this. Basic 2001 Tacoma, 2.4 - 2RZ, manual transmission.
Wow, awesome that you're doing in depth mechanical work at 60! hat's off to you man! I've had to pull an engine and transmission before on a different vehicle and I have to say. Without a car lift, doing one at a time is a bit more time consuming but it is easier.
great video! Would have appreciated including clutch engagement adjustment, but still putting good content out there!
Thanks for the kind words bro. I have that video already released. Check it out: ua-cam.com/video/8VQjS-Eq4tQ/v-deo.html
Do you need to drain the transmission fluid before dropping the transmission?
Life saver, thank you!!!
Happy to help! Thanks for watching and supporting the channel!
Just curious why you didn't remove the transfer case from the transmission? It makes it a whole lot lighter and a lot easier to handle getting in and out. Great video just like all the other ones you put out.
I went with the recommendations from the shop manual. That's a good idea though. Thanks for watching and supporting the channel!
@@KFloTacoma I just finished up my clutch job on my 05 Taco. Last week I was wondering why you didn't separate the transmission from the transfer case. I pulled mine by myself laying on the ground and I wouldn't have been able to handle getting it out in one piece. However when I went to reassemble I realized there is no way to rotate the shaft to get the splines to line up with the clutch plate if they are not joined , hence the shop manuals directions to leave joined. So I bolted them back together , and took a couple of ratchet straps mounted to the frame and cradling the tranny/transfer case and raised it into position ( when bolted together no way one guy can muscle it into place with out chance of injury) I have done clutches on dozens of various 4 wheel drive trucks and have never seen one where they had to be bolted together first..
This video is old. So I hope you will reply. First of all so detailed and slow so I can retain information. Thank you for understanding your audience. Second..would this be comparable to first gen 98 Tacomas 6 cylinder manual 5 speed 4x4 Please say "yes!" Hehe.
Lol I can tell you that the philosophy is the same but the exact steps may differ.
@@KFloTacoma Thank you brotha! Deeply appreciated this video. Can't wait to burn up more company's time watching your videos. Hehehe. By the way, you got a new subscriber.
Haha, I appreciate it bro!
Good man like that help me
Thanks for watching and supporting the channel 🤙
Stick the wrench through the shifter hole and use less extensions
That's a great idea!
Is that vent only for 4 wheel drive?
I have a 3rd gen Tacoma, I bought a clutch kit from Toyota dealership a couple days ago but it didn't come with a disc alignment tool. Do the 2nd gen and the 3rd gen uses the same disc alignment tool?
Do you have to remove the fluid when removing the transmission?
According to the manual, you're supposed to. It can probably be done without removing the fluid.
@@KFloTacoma Thanks for answering! The dealer had to remove my transmission to change a wiring harness. Do you think they changed the fluid?
They should be at that point. You can call the techs and ask. If you wanted to to check, you can open the fill plug and stick your finger in the fill port to dip into the transmission oil.
Good instructional video series👍 I'm sure you mentioned it before, How many miles did you get out of the 1st clutch?
I got about 130K from the oem clutch. I do drive on the beach a lot so you're mileage may be a bit more if you drive more at regular conditions
WOW!
Awesome video!
Glad you enjoyed it
I have a 2005 tacama prerunner might be able to access top bolts from inside engine compartment?
Only one way to find out right?
Any help with an automatic transmission?😩
Hey man, youre awesome!
No, you're awesome! Thanks for watching and supporting the channel
@@KFloTacoma hey quick question, i called the toyota dealership and they said no input bearing on gen 2 tacomas. What has been your expierence?
That is correct. No input bearing. If you watch the clutch replacement series, you'll see there is none at the motor side
@@KFloTacomaOk thank you, toyota said its because on the 6 speed model they beefed up the input shaft. They said on the 5speed model it takes one.
average how long is the long ass extension looking to find then soon
Can you confirm the Tacoma generation the vehicle in this video? I have a 2003 - is this the process I would follow?
Also - is this for an automatic or manual transmission? I have a manual (2.7) - is this video for me?
Thanks!
I have a 2009 - 2nd gen. This is also a manual transmission 4 liter. The process should be pretty similar
Where's the video on a 2016 and up clutch replace
Unfortunately I don't have a 3rd gen. These are videos on my personal truck in my garage on my free time. Most of the techniques can be translated into the third gen but you will have to look up proper torque specs
Does same apply to an automatic transmission on 4runner 4 generation?
The overall idea should be the same - but it's not going to be the same exact steps.
Why didn't you remove the transfer case before taking it out?
This is part of the clutch replacement series and i didn't need to take it out
How long of a socket wrench extension is needed to remove the two upper bolts on the transmission? Is it 3 or 6 feet of socket extensions?
Its roughly the length of the transmission which is 3~4 feet
Would removing the bed help in anyway? I’m looking at getting a 99 Tacoma with clutch work that needs to be done.
Unfortunately not, the transmission is right under the cabin section of the truck.
@@KFloTacoma thanks man! love the channel keep up the great work.
Don’t you have to seal the transmission in some sort of way putting it back over the clutch?
The clutch is an open system. Theres a vent on the bottom (if you remeber the little plastic cover at the bottom) and there is an open vent by the clutch release piston. This allows all the clutch dust to be vented out. So sealing the bell housing is a moot point. Additionally, the shop manual does not call out for any type of sealant to be applied.
Is this v6
Yes it is
Do you have engine jacked up or supported?
I did but that became a moot point. The center of gravity was on the motor mounts and the jacks got in the way when trying to lower the transmission. When the transmission came off, the motor stood up straight and off the jacks anyway, so those motor mounts held them real tight. I discovered at the reinstallation that the motor mounts was plenty strong to keep the motor from rotating in the pitch direction.
First thank you for posting thing information. I was wondering if you had the throw out bearing and related issues that Toyota engineered wrong on the 6 speed manuals? If so did you find a solution? Apparently the throw out bearing is made of steel and the pilot shaft is aluminium. When the bearing slides on the shaft it eats the aluminum shaft away and make the bearing constantly chirp. I got this issue at 30,000 miles and Toyota pretty much told me to go fly a kite. I know its a known issue for the early 6 speed manual transmissions but haven't heard of a good solution to fix it. Thanks again for posting this video.
Dan, that's a very good question. I did notice that there was a very minor wear on the pilot shaft and thought nothing further of it until after I assembled the whole thing. Later on, i did find out that this was an issue and found a product that supposedly fixes it. It's basically a SS sleeve that goes over the shaft paired with an oversized TOB. Here's the website for you to check out: www.urdusa.com/throwout-bearing-upgraderepair-kit-2005-tacoma-v6-6-speed/
@@KFloTacoma Really? I will look into that suggestion. Thanks again for these videos. They are extremely helpful
Yea, in theory these should work since it is a harder material
@@KFloTacoma I will keep an eye out for the new video
Thanks bro. Please share my vids with your tacoma friends to help my channel grow! I do also talk a little bit about our discussion in my latest video
It’s a 6 point wrench flared
same thing different names:
flare-nut wrench
tube wrench
line wrench
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wrench#Types
www.liveabout.com/what-is-a-line-wrench-281841#:~:text=A%20Very%20Useful%20Mechanics%20Tool&text=If%20you%20are%20working%20with,can%20be%20a%20life%20saver.&text=To%20use%20a%20line%20wrench,hex%20part%20of%20the%20fitting.
Is this a 4 wheel drive?
Yes sirree
OK. Didn't see you pull the 4 wheel shifter. Must have missed that.
Now I get it. Watching it again.
If youre talking about the 4wd actuator, it's at the front diff. The front diff is attached to the trans by the front drive shaft. It's not attached to the trans. If you're talking about the transfer case. It's attached to the rear of the trans. Let me know if you still need some clarity.
@@KFloTacoma Were all good. Love the detail in the video
Hell is that you
LOL definitely not an easy job. Would definitely be hell if you round a bell housing bolt
9:02 😂😂