96 Escort Clutch Replacement

Feb 26, 2009 1 Replies
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My brother and I are planning on replacing the clutch on my 96 Escort



1.9L. Chilton mentions installing installing transaxle plugs (T88C-7025-AH) between the differential side gears to avoid misalignment. Is this part mandatory for this job or are they just being overly cautious? Any advice is appreciated

Thank



Matt.


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Just use a wooden dowel that fits into the holes. Chiltons and Haynes recommended the same thing when I did the clutch on my 1990 GT, but I didn't need them. The side gears never moved. I think in some of the older MTX trannys the side gears would move and it's been a precaution ever since.

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