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drop the cradle? #560690 03/03/03 12:01 PM
Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 134 canton michigan W WESSVT OP CEG\'er
OP WESSVT CEG\'er W Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 134 canton michigan	when replacing the clutch is it necessary to drop the cradle from the car?? or can the clutch be replaced without droppin it. f250 4x4 muddin anyone?

Re: drop the cradle? #560691 03/03/03 02:54 PM
Joined: Sep 2000 Posts: 9,602 KC, MO D DemonSVT_dup1 Hard-core CEG'er
DemonSVT_dup1 Hard-core CEG'er D Joined: Sep 2000 Posts: 9,602 KC, MO	Well if you don't you'd still have to take everything off from the top then (I.E. pull engine for starters) So yes the easiest way is to drop the subframe and all the attached components. 2000 SVT #674 13.47 @ 102 - All Motor! It was not broke; Yet I fixed it anyway.

Re: drop the cradle? #560692 03/03/03 04:14 PM
Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 10,015 The land of Vegemite and Foste... S Stazi Hard-core CEG'er
Stazi Hard-core CEG'er S Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 10,015 The land of Vegemite and Foste...	That's how we did my tranny..... 2000 SVT Turbo 295hp/269ftlb@12psi #1 for Bendix Brakes Kits! Knuckles rebuilt w/new bearings $55 AUSSIE ENDLINKS $70 Gutted pre-cats $80/set A lack of planning on your part does not constitute an emergency on mine!

Re: drop the cradle? #560693 03/03/03 04:27 PM
Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 1,361 Oak Harbor, WA S shotwell_dup1 Hard-core CEG\'er
shotwell_dup1 Hard-core CEG\'er S Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 1,361 Oak Harbor, WA	Mine had to be dropped as well. Make sure you support the engine properly before you unbolt everything. Also, make sure you line up your subframe when you put it all back together. '98 SVT Contour, in at least 639 pieces 4 Speed MTX...synchro and shift fork replacement in progress

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