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snipped-for-privacy@netscape.net (mbjj) writes in.....
We need to do a clutch and rear seal on an '89 ranger 2.9L. We got as far as removing the "quick disconnect" hydraulic line from the internal slave cylinder on the trans before we got stymied.
Even used penetratrating oil to ......
How do I get this thing out so that I can finish this job?
THis is the first clutch to be replaced and it has 151000 miles on it. Suggestions?
We did it in a military hobby garage so tools are readily available.
thanks ========= ========= (from Marsh)
NOTE.....there's spring tension pushing against the little white collar, inside the connector that you're trying to push it into.
with that in mind........
Soak it down with some more of that penetrating oil. (spray ??)
Wipe off any dirt on the tubing where the little white collar rides on.
Use some sort of "pick" to get the collar to come back out or the connector, wiggle the tubing while your trying to get it back out. Technicians use a tool similar to a dentist pick. Anything handy or "McGiver'd" will work.
Once you get the little collar back out....... use some sort of SPRAY LUBRICANT around the collar. Spray inside the connector that you're trying to push it into. Between soakings work the collar in and out of the connector as best you can. YOU'RE CLEANING THE COUPLER of all the dirt and grime build-up that's inside that connector you're trying to get to come loose. If you think you have it cleaned enough... wait till you try it this way....the dirt that's still in there is gonna suprise you.
If you've scarred up the little white collar by prying on it, you are going to have to try to clean the 'burrs' off if you can. Being carefull and using a NEW razor blade, it can be deburred. (not a big deal) As long as you have'nt fubared the collar.
Once you know it's cleaned up, and the collar isn't burred, then push the collar back into the coupler, use a "pocket" screwdriver to work around the outer edge, make sure the collar recesses inside the coupler fitting....and give a little wiggle and tug and out she'll come.
any whooo.....
if you get all the dirt out of the coupler.... off of the tubing.....have that sucker clean as a bean....and the collar deburred.... she'll slide on in there releasing the spring tabs .....
then a bit of LIGHT wiggling as you give a tug on the tubing , will release the coupler.
RECAP...
Use a spray lubricant it will wash it out easy...and lube it
Deburr the collar it's a tight fit, and burrs on the outer edge just create resistance
Work the collar in and out as you soak it down, washing all the dirt out.
Work the collar into the coupler, being sure that it is at least flush with the outer edge of the coupler, or better yet....slightly recessed into it. (it should go in just slightly pass the rim of the coupler)
Wiggle...tug...pop, out she'll come.
you got you a little dirt up in there Soldier, clean that thing!
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What if you've buggered up the coupler and it won't do it's job???
Cut the line.
good luck, m ike a lpha r omeo s ierra h otel ~63 charlie~ ============= =============
hmmmmm........
wonder if i shudda told him how to bleed it.....