Throw out Bearing Retainer/Sleeve Replacement.

[robb15033]

Any experiences with replacing a broken throwout bearing retainer? What it look like where the stress split it?Change out a TO Bearing retainer before? What were the symptoms while driving?
Thanks

 

[laddanator]

Yes, it's not that bad to replace. Zak at the T45 Source is where I got my steel sleeve replacement.

 

[Rosco]

It's not too bad. You will need a t-56 bearing retainer sleeve, same as the t-45 and no carries the part number for ours. They also all seem to come billet steel which is nice. You need to split the bell housing from the transmission case. From there I used a large block of wood and placed the bell housing on it to not damage the aluminum and allow the dowel pins to hang off the side. From there i used a driver and large socket and drove the retainer out with a hammer. The same thing when driving it in, just the other side.

 

[robb15033]

Yes, it's not that bad to replace. Zak at the T45 Source is where I got my steel sleeve replacement.

Good.
I ordered a clutch fork pivot ball stud and a TO bearing retainer sleeve from them.

http://www.thet45source.com/t45-tob-tube.php
http://www.thet45source.com/t45-pivot-ball.php
OPINION POLL~:
*What do you think of the quality of the McLeod throw out bearing piece?
One came with the clutch kit. Also purchased a FRPP throw out bearing and pilot bearing. Noticed that McLeod TO bearings aren't cheap. So I'm curious how they feel, perform.

 

[Sn8kebitten]

It's not too bad. You will need a t-56 bearing retainer sleeve, same as the t-45 and no carries the part number for ours. They also all seem to come billet steel which is nice. You need to split the bell housing from the transmission case. From there I used a large block of wood and placed the bell housing on it to not damage the aluminum and allow the dowel pins to hang off the side. From there i used a driver and large socket and drove the retainer out with a hammer. The same thing when driving it in, just the other side.

Do you think that's what ford uses to replace broken sleeves with now? I had the dealership replace mine 3 years ago

 

[laddanator]

I would stick with the Ford Racing TOB.

 

[cbrown9064]

+1 on the Ford Racing bearings. Too much work to go back in there to replace the tob...

 

[robb15033]

I haven't opened anything up yet, clutch hasn't been replaced yet. I planned on using the FRPP bearing, wanted to hear any opinions on the McLeod, just because I have one.
-When a TO bearing retainer wears out, prior to breaking, where do you see the wear? Wanted to know how much wear is on the one I remove.
***One is made of forged steel, one is made of aluminum. Choices, not sure what would be better, just ordered mine from T45 Source.
LETHAL PERFORMANCE High Quality 4340 Forged Steel TOB Retainer Sleeve. LINK:http://www.lethalperformance.com/lethal-performance-t-56-throwout-bearing-retainer-sleeve.html
T45 SOURCELINK:http://www.thet45source.com/t45-tob-tube.php

 

[robb15033]

-Hope this may be useful or interesting to someone reading this. Step by step directions, parts exploded view, ect..
T45 Transmission rebuild/repair manual LINK:
http://www.pomoforacing.com/tech/PreliminaryT45rebuild.pdf

 

[robb15033]

I haven't opened anything up yet, clutch hasn't been replaced yet. I planned on using the FRPP bearing, wanted to hear any opinions on the McLeod, just because I have one.
-When a TO bearing retainer wears out, prior to breaking, where do you see the wear? Wanted to know how much wear is on the one I remove.
***One is made of forged steel, one is made of aluminum. Choices, not sure what would be better, just ordered mine from T45 Source.
LETHAL PERFORMANCE High Quality 4340 Forged Steel TOB Retainer Sleeve. LINK:http://www.lethalperformance.com/lethal-performance-t-56-throwout-bearing-retainer-sleeve.html
T45 SOURCELINK:http://www.thet45source.com/t45-tob-tube.php

Wear locations on bearing retainer sleeve?
Billet sleeve (T45 Source) going to be a weakness?