About David Scott Expertise Questions or advice regarding Suzuki 4wd vehicles as regards repair or modifications for offroad use.
Experience Been a professional mechanic over 30 yrs I've owned and modified 2 Sidekicks, and 3 Samurais, one of which I still have, and ocasionally drive, when my kids let me.
Expert: David Scott Date: 3/8/2004 Subject: Sazuki Clutch
Question How hard is it to replace the clutch in a 1987 4WD Samari?
Answer Compared to most of the popular SUV vehicles today, rather easy. First, the parts are smaller and lighter, second the transfer case is a seperate gear box from the trans, requiring only that you remove the short shaft from the trans to the transfer case. It's also not necessary to completely remove the trans, rather merely withdraw it to the rear about a foot or so to permit essential parts to be changed.
However, I INSIST that you use a factory manual, not some cheap knock off. It has the correct information, where the brand "X" manual has a bunch of non specific BS that won't help.
Go to IZOOK.COM, and use the links to find a manual and parts. While I'm personally somewhat fond of Rocky Road Outfitters, you may discover you prefer another.
If you have tools, and are relatively adventurous, you can probably do it with no trouble. If, as you are doing the job, you find specific issues, feel free to contact me as necessary.
