removing the slave on a t56

**gsd2000** · 05-06-2010, 06:19 AM

I require some help.

I am trying to remove the slave from a t56 gearbox which is out of a vauxhall monaro (gto).

I have removed the front bearing(?) and spring, removed the two bolts from the slave but the slave wont budge.

Is there a trick to removing the slave?

heres a picture

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/t...20on%20a%20t56

thankyou

**gsd2000** · 05-06-2010, 09:34 AM

Ok im still struggling.

Is it possible to strip a t56 with the slave in place?

I would have thought that you would need to remove it first.

Thankyou

**Wesman** · 05-06-2010, 10:10 AM

It must just be stuck to the front plate.

Those 2 screws you removed are the only things that hold it in place. Once those are out, it should come right off.

Try trapping it with a hammer to break it loose.

I assume you are going to replace it with a new one correct?? Golden rule is never reinstall an old slave, 9/10 times it will leak or blow out!!

**gsd2000** · 05-06-2010, 10:18 AM

i was planning on reusing it but i will buy an fbody slave and switch the fittings.

i have tapped it with a rubber mallet, but its still stuck.

Would a soft piece of aluminum used as a drift be a good idea, just trying to get to the rear?

If i remove the casing bolts and tap the casing from the rear would this help to push it out?

**marksls1ta** · 05-06-2010, 10:26 AM

try putting some WD 40 on it for a few moments then tap it lightly.

Thanks,
Mark

**gsd2000** · 05-06-2010, 10:30 AM

Originally Posted by marksls1ta

try putting some WD 40 on it for a few moments then tap it lightly.

Thanks,
Mark

ok i will apply some WD40 and have something to eat, give it some time to soak

**Wesman** · 05-06-2010, 11:57 AM

Originally Posted by gsd2000

i was planning on reusing it but i will buy an fbody slave and switch the fittings.

i have tapped it with a rubber mallet, but its still stuck.

Would a soft piece of aluminum used as a drift be a good idea, just trying to get to the rear?

If i remove the casing bolts and tap the casing from the rear would this help to push it out?

No, because just slides over the input shaft and bolts to the front plate, pushing from behind will do nothing.

**gsd2000** · 05-06-2010, 01:31 PM

Originally Posted by Wesman

No, because just slides over the input shaft and bolts to the front plate, pushing from behind will do nothing.

ok thanks for the advice eveyone, some wd40 left to soak for a few hours, then a few light taps with a rubber mallet did the trick. Can't believe i didnt think of this before.

Is it essential to change the slave, when doing a t56 rebuild and fitting a nice new pretty ACT twin plate clutch

**Wesman** · 05-06-2010, 05:54 PM

Originally Posted by gsd2000

ok thanks for the advice eveyone, some wd40 left to soak for a few hours, then a few light taps with a rubber mallet did the trick. Can't believe i didnt think of this before.

Is it essential to change the slave, when doing a t56 rebuild and fitting a nice new pretty ACT twin plate clutch

Its not essential, but I think it would be foolish not to do it while you're in there.

You could get lucky and have the slave last another 50K, or it could start leaking/blow out on the first startup. To me, and most others, its just not worth taking the chance for the $75 cost of a new slave.

There's nothing worse than doing a big job and then having to do it all over again because of a faulty or worn out part.