clutch replacement

[Thirty-Nine]

I had my clutch replaced at 28,000 miles. Luckily it was under warranty. I had the TRD unit put in for $40. I have not futzed with the clutch myself, though.

[sleey0]

Originally Posted by Tamago

official is probably 5-6

Thanks you

Originally Posted by Thirty-Nine

I had my clutch replaced at 28,000 miles. Luckily it was under warranty. I had the TRD unit put in for $40. I have not futzed with the clutch myself, though.

Wow. Did you have to buy the clutch at the full price or did you get it for $40? That would be some deal!

[vwtech]

Originally Posted by Tamago

the clutch swap shouldn't take more than a couple hours with a lift and tranny jack. i've dropped the clutch without dropping the subframe (but on an NCP61) it's almost easier to pull the whole engine and do the clutch on a bench, but that's my opinion of course.

I dont think it would be easier to drop the engine and trans but who knows. What is an ncp61 anyways? wow an extra 40 bucks for a trd clutch that dealer cut you a good deal.

[Thirty-Nine]

Originally Posted by sleey0

Wow. Did you have to buy the clutch at the full price or did you get it for $40? That would be some deal!

They paid for the replacement of the OEM clutch; I paid an upcharge of $40 to add the TRD unit.

[sleey0]

Still an amazing deal. I can't believe the stealership let you do that.

More power to ya!

Now if only my clutch would go lol...

[yaris2010RS]

Originally Posted by Thirty-Nine

They paid for the replacement of the OEM clutch; I paid an upcharge of $40 to add the TRD unit.

what were the terms of getting it replaced under warranty?

[vwtech]

finally got the correct input seal in and I removed the trans to find the input shaft seal is INSIDE the transmission. I had to completely disassemble the entire transmission to replace the seal the job took me 7 hours I'm just glad we had the 4 different pullers needed to remove fifth gear and pull the input shaft bearing out to replace the seal. everyone needs to take a peak under their car to make sure your not leaking gear lube as well.
on a side note the trans is very easy to pull and you do not need to remove the subframe.

[vwtech]

the new clutch (sachs) also feels way better than the stock clutch it doesn't feel like an on off switch anymore I can now take off nice and smoothly.

[Bluevitz-rs]

Originally Posted by sleey0

So, no one knows the approx labor hours for a clutch swap?

It's 4.4 on an Echo, so i'd imagine similar time on a Yaris.

(Directly from the Toyota Flat Rate Book)

[sleey0]

Is that warranty hours or labor hours? Makes a difference.

BTW, You got a digital copy of Toyo's flat-rate book? :P

Might come in handy!

[Bluevitz-rs]

Originally Posted by sleey0

Is that warranty hours or labor hours? Makes a difference.

BTW, You got a digital copy of Toyo's flat-rate book? :P

Might come in handy!

My father works for Toyota Canada, so I asked him.

[sleey0]

Got it and thanks:)

[auxmike]

Originally Posted by vwtech

finally got the correct input seal in and I removed the trans to find the input shaft seal is INSIDE the transmission. I had to completely disassemble the entire transmission to replace the seal the job took me 7 hours I'm just glad we had the 4 different pullers needed to remove fifth gear and pull the input shaft bearing out to replace the seal. everyone needs to take a peak under their car to make sure your not leaking gear lube as well.
on a side note the trans is very easy to pull and you do not need to remove the subframe.

Wow, sounds like a bad design that's not readily servicable for something as simple as a little seal. DIY hell!
I wonder if Toyota would tend to replace the whole tranny vs. keeping a tech down for 7 hours changing a seal.
Kinda glad I got the auto though I originally really wanted the stick.....

[alch3miss]

24k miles strong.. and clutch feels grreat.

[donchae]

Originally Posted by eazyace

Just curious but do any of you have problems when shifting to reverse? Sometimes I get a weird noise when shifting to reverse and sometimes it's harder than other times even though the clutch is pressed all the way. Any inputs?

just got my 2007 yaris sedan about a week now, and i noticed the same thing.. i thought that there might be something wrong with the clutch/tranny.. hmm but it seems like almost everyone's experiencing it.

[Bluevitz-rs]

Has anyone tried adjusting their clutch peddle freeplay and through?

[vwtech]

Originally Posted by donchae

just got my 2007 yaris sedan about a week now, and i noticed the same thing.. i thought that there might be something wrong with the clutch/tranny.. hmm but it seems like almost everyone's experiencing it.

mine does the same thing shift into another gear before going into reverse and it will shift in fine.

[kou]

Originally Posted by Bluevitz-rs

Has anyone tried adjusting their clutch peddle freeplay and through?

Yes i did adjust the pedal a little,i have very little play in the pedal now i did it because i wanted the clutch to engage sooner, it helps.I also relocated the switch behind the clutch.Now i can press it with my finger instead of having to slam the clutch to the floor on startup.