First xantia TD clutch change

pridz · Post by **pridz** » 27 Sep 2010, 17:46

Well chaps I am readying myself for my first P reg xantia td sx clutch change,I have spent some time searching through the archives for all the help,ideas and tips to try and build my confidence and ready myself.The clutch has done 178k.Over the last twelve months it has got progressively worse,so what I am after from all those who have completed this task is anything they would have done,should have done or done differently if they were to do it again.Thanks very much.Pridz

jgra1 · Post by **jgra1** » 27 Sep 2010, 18:06

hi Pridz, a fair few of us have done this.. I will come back to you later.. but it's not a terrible job.. an engine hoist useful if your working alone (to hold box through the engine bay)

change release arm bushings and driveshaft outer seals while your at it..

John

red_dwarfers · Post by **red_dwarfers** » 27 Sep 2010, 18:42

I've never done a clutch change myself, but if you need a hand I'm fairly central in Devon and willing to help out if I can

citroenxm · Post by **citroenxm** » 27 Sep 2010, 22:17

The two hardest parts are: Removing the PIN out of the clutch release arm that the cable operates on, this is so the release bearing forks can come out from behind the release bearing....because of the PULL clutch design...

The second can either fall out, or sieze in place... thats the drivers side Half shaft bearing once the hocky sick bolts are out the way....

Its easyest to remove BOTH drive shafts, it helps with manouverin the box - you do not have to remove the box, Ive found with two jacks, one to suport the engine the other you can use to support the Box, one edge on the subframe the other on the jack, you can then just get your hand in to remove and refit the clutch... bit be warned ITS DAMM TIGHT!!!

Remove the Gearbox mount and spigot on the box, then watch the two hydraulic pipes that run just under the chassis run...

Ive done a few now, but I still find it a bit fiddley, and the box is damm heavy...

Paul

flying clutchman · Post by **flying clutchman** » 30 Sep 2010, 19:03

pridz wrote:Well chaps I am readying myself for my first P reg xantia td sx clutch change,I have spent some time searching through the archives for all the help,ideas and tips to try and build my confidence and ready myself.The clutch has done 178k.Over the last twelve months it has got progressively worse,so what I am after from all those who have completed this task is anything they would have done,should have done or done differently if they were to do it again.Thanks very much.Pridz

It's not too difficult apart from getting the pin out of the clutch arm. These can seize in after a few years. The stupid plastic cable and pipe guide is a pain as well. (throw away) When you put the box back in be patient and make sure you've engaged the arms of the clutch fork before you push the box home. (If you don't speak french the words HAUT and BAS mean high and low. they're stamped on the bearing clip). Once you've tightened the bellhousing bolts up put a screwdriver in the clutch arm pin hole. you should be able to waggle the shaft a tiny amount if it's in properly. If it's rock solid it's wrong!

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