Clutch Replacement: Replace TOB Sleeve or Not?

[ILLINI-SVT]

I have everything I need for my clutch replacement, except a throwout bearing sleeve. Now, mine has not been squeeking or anything, so I can only assume that it is not damaged. Just wondering who has had to replace theirs?

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[Wiked03]

I replaced mine with the mcleod one. Just figured that was the time to do it...

 

[Cobra Dude]

I have everything I need for my clutch replacement, except a throwout bearing sleeve. Now, mine has not been squeeking or anything, so I can only assume that it is not damaged. Just wondering who has had to replace theirs?

Replace that Throwout Bearing, they are cheap. I am using a Centerforce.

 

[ILLINI-SVT]

Not the bearing (I'm definitely doing that), but the sleeve that is pressed into the bellhousing:

 

[Cobra Dude]

Give Doug a call at Sutton 708-720-8500, There is no charge for information.

 

[Mystic Terminator]

Mine was bad, you will not know until you do the job. PM Lyle, he knows which one to get.

 

[rdsnake]

I replaced mine when I did my clutch. Mine wasn't broken or making noise, just peice of mind.. I replaced it with a Mcloed, FYI you can get them thur summit for under $100 shipped. The TOB tube is easy to replace just hit the old one out with a hammer and use the old tube to hit the new tube with a hammer. I also upgraded to a 26 spline input shaft.

 

[JeffsLightning]

Give Doug a call at Sutton 708-720-8500, There is no charge for information.

Is he working there again?

 

[ILLINI-SVT]

I picked one up just for insurance, I'll see what the old one looks like. Thanks everyone.

I did talk to Tony at Sutton's parts dept to see if they stocked them (in case I needed one quick on Saturday), but apparently Ford only sells them with new bellhousings - $250.

Summit had them for $83 plus $11 shipping, 2 day delivery. Even McLeod told me to call Summit.

 

[Cobra Dude]

Is he working there again?

Yes.

 

[oldmodman]

Since I have a lift in my driveway I get "asked" to help work on lots of cars.

I've helped put in lots of clutches but on the Cobras EVERY stock Ford TOB sleeve has been galled or worse. Two were actually broken off. If it is the original one go ahead and replace it. If you are careful and have access to a press you should not have any problems. Don't forget to have fresh trans fluid to refill the tranny with after assembly.

 

[ILLINI-SVT]

I had the McLeod sleeve ready to go, but the stock sleeve looked good so we left it.

 

[TCG Member 5219]

There is a TSB on the guide sleeve, and if yours is broken Ford has a revised housing that has the sleeve already on it. I believe its non removable or something like that and wont break.

Here is the TSB> They dont list the fix, but I had mine done and it made a night and day difference.
http://www.mustangforums.com/recalls-and-tsbs/make_FORD/model_MUSTANG/year_2004/id_04134/TSB.htm