How To Replace the Clutch in a Ford Ranger Manual 5 speed ✔
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- Опубликовано: 12 сен 2024
- How to replace the clutch in a 2008 Ford Ranger. Also applies to all other Ford Ranger w/ manual 5 speed transmission. I did the slave cylinder and pilot bearing as well.
The key to those upper bell housing bolts is to lower the back end of transmission and get ~3 ft of extension and go from behind the transmission. You can see the bolts once its tipped down and easy to reach with the very long extension. Piece of cake!
yes good idea
PAY FOR IT DEFINITELY!!!!!!!
I am a 49yr old Carpenter and I would rather shlep/carry plywood all week for minimum wage then do this again!!!!!
The #2 bolts up top 😠😠 nevermind #3.
Alone made me wish I took it to a mechanic.
BUT!!!!!!!!!
I'M A CARPENTER
I CAN DO ANYTHING
B*******LS*******T.
ANNNNND
NOOOOBODY talks about getting the muffler system out of the way.
But if you are going to do this 💩
"PB BLASTER" IS YOUR BEST FRIEND and look for the bolts that are facing the opposite way.
ALSO
Why are nobody's hands dirty in these videos 🤷.
I was as greasy as a pig at a hog-calling contest.
I'm also in Florida mid summer
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I'm down with the lots of extensions Idea... but i find the trans doesn't droop much. the dang 2.3 liter basically you cant move it enough...or maybe the motor mounts are not wore enough to let it tilt.
I wish I saw this sooner took me days to figure it out. This definitely seems to be the best way by far
The 3' extension is the only way to get to the left top bolt. The right top bolt is best addressed the same way, but you can get the top right bolt by feel. I tape the bolt to the socket when I reinstall.
BOTTLE METHOD: if you wanna bleed your clutch or brakes by just opening the bleeder and pumping brakes/clutch, your suppose to get a clear plastic or glass bottle and a piece of tubing thats fits tightly on the bleeder. drill a two holes in the bottle cap but make sure one of the drill holes is same diameter as the tubing. add some brake fluid to bottle (doesnt need to be much fluid just enough so the tubing can be submerged), now screw cap on, slide tubing through cap, and attach the other end to the bleeder valve. open the bleed screw and pump your brakes or clutch. this method is the fastest, cheapest, and easiest. good video
Thanks for the video, lots of good info, mine is a 95 with the 4.0 v6. Let my brother in law borrow the truck for a couple weeks and he absolutely smoked the clutch, never again.
Very informative video! Thanks a ton. Slave cylinder took a shit in my 06 3.0. Ive done plenty of clutch jobs before, but it's always great to watch a video like this, to eliminate what learning curve I might run into. Thanks again, and merry Christmas! I'm doing my clutch job this weekend 👍
What happened when your slave went out? Did you have any grinding shifting gears before your slave went out?
just bought a 91 ranger for 125 dollars thanks for the video! this is the only thing wrong with my new truck lol!! what a steal!!!
you made me laugh a ton man, funny but super informative and all the right angles. Definitely like how you explained what not only worked but also what didnt.
"9 of them are good enough lets be honest" is all i took away from this
PAY FOR IT DEFINITELY!!!!!!!
I am a 49yr old Carpenter and I would rather shlep/carry plywood all week for minimum wage then do this again!!!!!
The #2 bolts up top 😠😠 nevermind #3.
Alone made me wish I took it to a mechanic.
BUT!!!!!!!!!
I'M A CARPENTER
I CAN DO ANYTHING
B*******LS*******T.
ANNNNND
NOOOOBODY talks about getting the muffler system out of the way.
But if you are going to do this 💩
"PB BLASTER" IS YOUR BEST FRIEND and look for the bolts that are facing the opposite way.
ALSO
Why are nobody's hands dirty in these videos 🤷.
I was as greasy as a pig at a hog-calling contest.
I'm also in Florida mid summer
🌞🔥🔥🔥🌞
Lmao oh my. Made me not want to do it anymore coming up these day’s
Weight reduction
I was reading then right before he said that and I didn't get it
Fantastic 😂
Thank you so much for taking the time to make this very informative video. It was very understanding, visual and useful! Most vids have awkward camera angles, misleading info and lacks a lot of detail.
There's a much easier way to put the fluid back in the transmission instead of pumping it in on the side. While the shifter knob is out, pour it right down in the transmission there.
that's exactly what I did for my '99.
PAY FOR IT DEFINITELY!!!!!!!
I am a 49yr old Carpenter and I would rather shlep/carry plywood all week for minimum wage then do this again!!!!!
The #2 bolts up top 😠😠 nevermind #3.
Alone made me wish I took it to a mechanic.
BUT!!!!!!!!!
I'M A CARPENTER
I CAN DO ANYTHING
B*******LS*******T.
ANNNNND
NOOOOBODY talks about getting the muffler system out of the way.
But if you are going to do this 💩
"PB BLASTER" IS YOUR BEST FRIEND and look for the bolts that are facing the opposite way.
ALSO
Why are nobody's hands dirty in these videos 🤷.
I was as greasy as a pig at a hog-calling contest.
I'm also in Florida mid summer
🌞🔥🔥🔥🌞
Lunch meats, that's why you're a carpenter, not a mechanic. 😂
@@lunch_meats8738 yea I just had to take an angle grinder to my muffler because it was such a pain
You crack me up ! Yeah , who needs those stinking extra bolts anyway ! I really appreciate that you give ALL of the bolt specs , complete with size AND torque specs ! There are several guys out there making ok DIY mechanic vids but , almost invariably , they just about NEVER give that much needed info . Thanks a lot for the vid . Looking at a '98 Ranger with 195k that's pretty straight and only $800 . Just needs a clutch . I've done a half dozen clutch replacements but at 54 years old ... I may just pay someone this time . Thanks again .
oh man trying to decide whether I feel like doing this myself or finding a place that I can afford. great video.
By far the best ranger clutch replacement and bleeding video on RUclips. Just replaced my clutch and hydraulics, this video was the best and most informative reference.
Did you have any grinding of gears before your clutch went out?
The pilot bearing going bad is a common problem on Rangers that see a lot of hiway (high speed) driving. I ve had 12 of them (currently on #13) and travel South Texas in them-Atleast once a year (usually around 90k) a pilot bearing fails. I ve gotten to the point I just buy bearings and keep in the truck-normally the rest of the clutch is good to 180-200k (lacking abuse or hard use). Best combo is the 2.3l and 5 Spd-avoid the auto trans. Second best combo is the 3.0l V6 and the 5 spd-especially in extended cab trucks.
I wish the Aftermarket would step and produce a better bearing.
FWIW-if you use hi temp Marine Grease on the pilot bearing (lightly) during assembly-it helps.
Good video-having done this job half dozen times-I agree with you=farm it out to someone else for $3-400 if you can afford to do so.
Yup just got back home from a 10 hour trip. Heard some chattering 2 weeks later, pilot bearing is shot. Clutch only has 30k miles on it...
Thank you for making this video. I have to replace my 2007 Ranger clutch this weekend. I am actually excited to get working on it. Never replaced a clutch before.
Matt Kletke let us know how it goes
Really great info. Especially your comparison between the older Rangers ( I have a 2000 ) as opposed to the newer ones. Excellent camera work too by the way. Reluctantly, I would pay someone to do it.
I've done my slave cylinder once before and it's a much older model, but this is a great video on explaining how to do it and how to notice the difference in the types. Thanks for the video it helped much.
Thanks for the video. I’m halfway through this job right now. I found if you have about 5 feet of extensions and a wobble adapter, you can sneak over the top of the transmission to get the top two bolts. It’s a bit of a pain, but way easier than going in the way described in the video.
im halfway in to my replacment.. time to go get the pilot bearing out. not excited lol as nothing in this process has been easy , well the starter came off easy but thats about it lmao...its kinda a big project, this is my first time doing this, thanks for the video
I love the honesty..cuz its real. Spent 2 days getting a bearing out, 3 days fighing the top bolt.. haha efffff. Good work my friend
Excellent camera angles and lighting. Well done!
I'd like to know
WHERE DO THEY GET THESE CLEAN VEHICLES
Bad ass video, simple, clear instructions, good humor and real mech attitude lol.
Integrating the transmission and bell housing seems to be what makes this such a tough job. As you stated, the transmission isn't that heavy. I used to do this using ramps on the front, back wheels on the ground with the parking brake and wheel chocks. Once the driveshaft, externals and bolts were removed, it was just a matter of laying on your back, putting your knees under the front of the transmission and grabbing the tail piece with your hands, pulling it back until it was freed, then rolling to the left and laying the tranny in the grass (shade tree style). THEN you removed the bell housing to get to the innards. Putting the bell housing back on was easy enough. I admit that the transmission was a bit tougher, aligning it up and getting the shaft into the right place. It usually only took one or two tries (and not too many dirty words). Just work the transmission back onto your knees, roll right to lift it back in the ball park and push it back in with your hands. ( I seem to remember wishing that I had some shin guards.) I haven't done one with the integrated bell housing yet and it "Looks" heavy. If it was like a transmission from the old days, it would be. Seeing that it's made of aluminum, maybe not. So, since I'm not 16 anymore and not quite as strong as I used to be, I may try using a jack but it sure seems like adding one more item to get in the way in a fairly tight space. (When I did my 1984 F-150, I didn't even need to use ramps, just the parking brake. I did it in my parking space at my apartment complex back then. (The neighbors never even knew).)
this is good news! I have a single floor jack and I don't think that is going to do it.
You did a really good job on this video. Very easy to understand. I like your approach and explanations. Keep em coming.
Lina Bline I just gotta know ... Are you another female that does much of her own vehicle repair ? I'm 54 now but started doing my own work due to being too poor to pay someone and added to that , my father (read 'sperm donor') was an alcoholic ( a good mechanic but wasn't interested in helping his daughter ) . If it weren't for all the cars/trucks having all the computer stuff now ... I'd be a pretty good DIY mechanic . Anyway , if you're not a female have a good weekend anyway !
Couple of notes.
My ranger is 98 2.5L. The starter is on the passenger side by the oil pan drain.
Bearing slide hammer pulled the pilot bearing in about 45 seconds.
Removing the passenger fender made getting the bolts much easier.
Harbor freight trans lift is $120.
Give you real advice, about how to doing the job, doesn't give you any kind of distractions or any kind of information you don't need
Excellent video! I really appreciate your honesty and humor- I have done this before and had the same problems and made stupid mistakes- thanks so much
Drop trans crossmember, put tail of trails on floor jack let down easy, use several feet of rachet extensions, laydown by rearend and show that bolt whos boss. FYI this works on most trans jobs good luck
After watching, I decided to pay someone to replace my clutch,lol
Brandon Gchachu how much did they charge you? I'm pretty sure I gotta replace mine. I got a 2000 year model ranger.this sounds expensive.
Midas charged me $990, total, parts and labor, for a new clutch kit, new flywheel (mine was shot) new starter and slave cylinder.
PAY FOR IT DEFINITELY!!!!!!!
I am a 49yr old Carpenter and I would rather shlep/carry plywood all week for minimum wage then do this again!!!!!
The #2 bolts up top 😠😠 nevermind #3.
Alone made me wish I took it to a mechanic.
BUT!!!!!!!!!
I'M A CARPENTER
I CAN DO ANYTHING
B*******LS*******T.
ANNNNND
NOOOOBODY talks about getting the muffler system out of the way.
But if you are going to do this 💩
"PB BLASTER" IS YOUR BEST FRIEND and look for the bolts that are facing the opposite way.
ALSO
Why are nobody's hands dirty in these videos 🤷.
I was as greasy as a pig at a hog-calling contest.
I'm also in Florida mid summer
🌞🔥🔥🔥🌞
@@manano06
ITS WORTH EVERY PENNY DUDE
@@robertjahrling1877 drama queen
Those two top bolts are accessible via a longgggg extension from the back side of the transmission. If you move back and use a light, you can see them and use a very long extension to remove and attach them back again. I did mine and that worked well.
Awesome, note taken.
@@smittywerbenyeagermenjenso3720 Same here... I've had to do this twice now. Ready to go at #3
Bro finally someone who is going through what I’ve gone through. I’m doing the exact same job on my 2002 2.3l ford ranger and man it’s been a complete nightmare. I’m on the dremel step of the pilot bearing because nothing else has worked. But unfortunately for me I also plan to replace the oil pan gasket and that’s a whole nother ordeal in itself. Suffice it to say I couldn’t agree more with what you said in the beginning, if I could’ve paid someone else to do it, it would’ve been totally worth it.
If it makes you feel any better, I had my clutch/slave/master cylinder replaced last year at the staggering cost of $2700...I swore the next go around I'm doing it myself....
Great Job. Being an expert on anything takes a lot of painful time to get there. I am about to do my Ranger and know how much it can suck. But that's fun.
My type of fitter (mechanical engineer) top marks for honesty!
Just a tip for anyone who is having trouble with the pilot bearing removal: use a heat gun on the high setting and aim in the area around the bearing to loosen the bearing from the crank, the key is to heat whatever is holding the bearing (in this case the crank end) so the metal will expand and loosen its grip on the bearing. Then proceed to use a slide hammer and the bearing should pop right out, if it doesn't, apply more heat and try again. You can also use a small hand torch, but I prefer a heat gun so I don't melt or warp anything on accident. All bearings can and ideally should be removed and installed with heat. Hope this helps someone!
Most V8s have six bolts connecting the transmission to the motor. Dropping the crossmember and letting the transmission drop in the rear makes those bolts easier to remove. Great video!
When you hear people pumping brakes or clutch, its generally with the bleeder closed. The pumping forces the air out of all the areas and towards the bleeder or reservoir. Pump pump pump, hold, release bleeder a touch, close, repeat till no air bubbles
you should replace the rear crankshaft oil seal while your in there since you've gone to the work of getting the transmission out
The pump bleeding method is you have someone pump the brake pedal or clutch and after several pumps depress pedal to the floor, then you open the bleeder valve then close it, then release pedal and repeat
Got 228,000 miles on mine before the pilot bearing went out. Doing this by myself for the first time and I'm learning SO much. Decided to take a break when I found out that the bearing is obliterated because I can't get the damn thing out.
i got the late 90s or early 2000s model and the top bolts were done with just a wrench. but getting the transmission is the bane of my existence at the moment even with two people
Oh man, great synopsis, thanks for posting this video.. This looks like a completely ignorant job to perform. I had a similar situation with a motor home toilet that required a set of ratcheting combination wrenches.. Happy to hear that they may come in handy down the road again! Thanks again!
Been doing this for the past week appreciate the video helped alot. I have a 2003 ford ranger edge 3.0 manual transmission. And I also have to top 2 bolts, found that if you remove the passenger wheel and the cover you can get to the bolt up top on the passenger side fairly easy and after 3 days as well the top bolt was easy to access from behind the motor, didn't have to remove any mounts. Once again thanks for the video.
Pilot bearing. Bread combined with a torch and PB Blaster worked for me. Big bolt with tape on it and a small sledge.
Bro the congratulations had me rollin🤣
this helped us emensly on are 1990 ranger thank you
Well done! Thanks for giving me clue about what I'm up against.
I have an 2002 ford ranger. it has the new bolt pattern. also it's worth mentioning the 3 bolts on the passenger side that oppose the others.
The bread trick you have to use bread and grease together.Then you pound the bolt in to it.
Never heard of the "piece of bread" trick- doesn't seem like it would work that well. For old Chevys we would pack bearing grease in the hole then use a steel rod a few thousandths smaller than the pilot shaft on the end of the tranny input shaft. As you tap on the rod the hydraulic pressure on the grease gets behind the pilot bushing & forces it out.
150 p.s.i. with an air nozzle in the center of the bearing would blow it out, too. It also works great on handle bar grips as well. Both removing and installing. With removal, you have to watch where it's pointed because it WILL launch. The grease trick is a good idea for the pilot bearing, too, and has just been added to my mental arsenal. Thanks.
Got one of these to do today, safe to say I’m shitting bricks rn
Thanks. I enjoyed your video. If you are ever around Grand Junction Colorado, I will buy you a beer. :-)
this is hilarious. love the honesty, love the comedy.
Thank you for showing how to do it!!
Hey when your climbing under your car get a piece of sheet metal. You can slide a whole lot better, instead of just on concrete.
About 4 years ago, I traded the sheet metal for a set of those jig-saw puzzle type foam rubber mats. I store them by the garage door, lay them under a vehicle in what ever layout required, and they clean up pretty easily. I don't slide all that well but my knees, shoulders, back and butt all thank me for that move. Mine are different colors (I think they were meant to be kindergarten exercise mats or something like that) but I've noticed that Harbor freight has started carrying a black version.
good job bud thanks for your help. I have a 96 mazda b2300. same motor an transmission.
lol this guy is awesome. love the commentary.
tip for refilling the trans fluid instead of using a pump under the car open the fill hole have someone watch it and fill from inside the cab through the shifter faster and easier. if you wanna do it alone same process just check amount needed and fill it, check when you reach manufacturer recommended amount and see if its leaking add as needed.
Dreading on doing mine. Having shift issues unable to get into gear. Then other days its like butter... 08 rwd sport. 279,000 km
Thanks! I have a 2003 2.3 ranger and it has started to make rattling noises when I step on the clutch. I suspect it is the pilot bearing. Your video will be sooooo helpful when I get around to do this!
Thanks. I think this video is gonna help a lot. About to start slave cylinder replacement on my 88 Ford Ranger
how was the slave cylinder repair? about to do this on my '87 ranger 2.3L. did you leave the trans in place?
Big Omission: clean the surfaces of the pressure plate and the friction disc THOROUGHLY with a non-oily solvent (I use lacquer thinner myself).
jacks are for girls, I put these transmissions in by myself with no jack, also if you would've dropped the crossmember and let the tail shaft hang down you can get to the top center bolt with a swivel socket and a long extension.
Attention: The 3 torx shifter bolts are T30 not T25 on a 2000 2.5L 2wd.
Good job. Great video. Starting mine in the morning. Rest info. Thanks
Mike from seattle
Wondering what exactly your truck was doing for you to know for sure you needed a new clutch? My 09 has under 100k miles and it doesn't want to shift into gear if I am not moving. If the truck engine isn't running, it shifts fine. Of course that's not when I need it to shift! Great video though I feel really annoyed with Ford right now if I need a new clutch already.
16.15 minutes on your video you are talking about bleeding your clutch or brakes.The way I always have done it was to leave the bleeder closed and get someone to pump the brake or clutch about 5 or 6 times and hold down on the peddle while I opened the bleeder then I would close the bleeder and they would pump it up again, keep doing this until all the air is out of the line. works great as long as the person pumping the peddle does not let up on the peddle until I close the bleeder are air will suck back up into the line.
To get those 2 top bolts let tranny hang down. Take long extension with socket n bam done
Dude you sound just like John C Reilly. Great helpful video though, thank you.
Better to remove the negative cable from the battery. The computer will thank you.
Thanks man,i wil main tomorrow (wish me luck ja).
Thanks for the video!
Great Support Video!
It takes a certain someone to work off the floor....
Great video how was you clutch reacting?i have a 2003 ranger 2.3 and can’t get it in gear while truck is running but when off I can.hope you found the 3rd stater bolt.video was simplistically easy to understand
Dang dude, I'm taking it to the shop! lmao
thanks Alex for the video, it is very useful
Mark the drive shaft and diff flange.....
Thanks for this. I assume the steps will be the same for a 5 speed 2008 v6 4.0l 4x4 Ranger?
97-00 M5-r1 Transmission Housing to Engine is 28-38 ft lb per shop manual.
Mine is a extended cab with a two piece drive shaft and two cross members one I'm going to have to leave in place.it hooks the suspension together.hope it will move back enough to replace everything.
Just thought I'd mention that the pilot bearing will come right out with the bread trick, but a 5/8" (.625") bolt is too big. .550" is perfect, but a 1/2" (.500") will work ok. Put a little grease in before the bread, and refill the bread after a couple taps. I've done this on 3 clutches.
Really helpful video thank you, hey man I’m running in to a problem now that I replaced my clutch when I put my shifter back it’s stuck on one of the gears and not moving from there can you help me!
I know this is a little late but, check for a broken fork or sheared pin inside the trans
finally some one who speaks the truth, I hate thiz video;'s ,yea its quick do this do that boom your done,noooooo,it does work like that "lol" good video my guy,this is more what people need to see....
I was just about to attempt this on one of the delivery trucks. Thank you for saving me the headache. Worst design ever. You let me down, Ford
This is super duper helpful, thank you
Thanks for the very detailed video man,, but i couldn’t help recognize that Ohio Products coat you had on at the end and it looked like you were on Route 30 getting off at the dead end towards Trump.. From Canton are ya? I’m from Alliance and travel to Canton alot
I love your first comment , Pay someone.
Brother there’s a little ring once you replace the main seal some people use bread to knock loose and replace.. I have a 94 and I don’t see ho it would pop out.. is that needed ??
After I watched this video,I decide to sale my Ford ranger,.
Lol I have a 97 with 8 plugs I replaced all 8 considered selling it. Now I need to do a clutch replacement 😠😠😠
Two things in world you will find no matter where you go, Toyota and Coca Cola. stick to the best
Ford is crap
am doing a clutch now on a 6 speed xls and its the worst thing ive ever seen.lol
BOYS buy OEM parts and maintain regular maintenance and these are amazing little trucks. I have 425k on my 2.5l it starts as soon as I hit the key and idles like a top
@@thebrokenwaffle1830 a month to late buddy
Good video...Im a realist and you stating if you can find someone to do this job for $300 or $400 dollars labour do it! HELL YA
It was a self ajusting clutch plate tho wasn't it you are supose to compress it before you tighten up the screws to preload the self ajusting
god i love this guy
Great video...I can really feel your pain; and I know well how it feels. I have been there myself. These modern cars can be very difficult to work on. How often does your clutch need to be replaced?
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Thanks for the reply. The reason I was asking is because I have often wondered which is cheaper a manual or automatic. I remember paying a lot of money, back in the 1990's, to have a new clutch installed; however, with an automatic I just change the fluid and filter, which I can easily do myself.
I like driving with a manual transmission; but I just remember them being very expensive.
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That's interesting about the brake pads lasting longer. Makes perfect sense though.
I fix most things on my cars; however, clutches seem to be a very difficult job. Do you find that to be the case with your trucks?
For the drive shaft bolts, just place a long bar in betweem the U joint and allow it to touch the ground and it'll keep the shaft from turning.
The easiest way to remove the pilot bearing is to put in some axle grease and then (I use a wooden dowl) pound it out.
Also when changing the clutch, etc I alway replace the pressure plate, clutch, pilot bearing, throwout bearing and have the flywheel resurfaced. It doesn't make sense to not replace everything all at once.
Shal ' aam Aleichem
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Mike
yeah i watched it. It was a needle bearing type and yes they are a PITA to get out.
Damn, been a mechanic for over 44 yrs and never ran into that kind of a screwed up pilot bearing removal.
First time for everything I guess.
If I run into one of those, I'll whip out the Dremel, cold chisel and a cold one (for the breaks in between the cussing).
Shal ' aam Aleichem
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Mike
Damn someone forgot the old adage "Simplicity is the Ultimate in Sophistication"
The "old" days, vehicles were much easier to work on.
I still don’t understand how to get the pilot bearing out. I
I hate to screw with something I know nothing about. But I am faced with this task. I have watched a couple of videos now. And read through some of the comments.
Many years ago I remember someone changing one out and they had to adjust the clutch. No one has mentioned that in any of the videos. I do not know how they did it or what tools were used. Is this something I will have to do ? Also you changed out the clutch pressure plate and the through out bearing, right ? On my truck the clutch slave is a little different. Seems it was located on the side of the frame close to the drivers wheel. It was replaced about a few years back. Should I change that part again ?
How long did this replacement take you? Actual days or hours would be good. I'm close to replacing my 94's clutch and need a time frame of downtime.
Excellent video man! I have the exact same truck. Subscribed.
I'm extremely surprised the puller didn't pull the bearing out I've done this a few times no problem with the puller. Usually the bearing will break and come out in a couple different pieces. Tried the bread method didn't work so I went and rented the bearing puller attachment worked like a charm. So now I run and rent the slide hammer and bearing puller attachment before I even start the job. I make sure to rent the biggest heavy duty slide hammer. Auto parts store will rent all kinds of tools for free. You just have to leave a deposit that's refundable.
To get my exhaust/manifold bolts broken loose; I have a small about 6 inch long,3/8 inch drive impact that gets struck with hammer, I had success.
Its for freeing frozen rusty nuts,bolts.
Really good video thank you
What did you use to get the pilot shaft bearing back in??