You are the king of the man. You have no jealousy, no hiding information, so I congratulate you. But come to our country, if someone knows something, he dies and doesn't teach it to anyone else, he takes it with him to the grave. That's why you're developing and not standing still. Good job.
Thanks. I might do my neighbor's if Ford will decide the clutch and TCM is not warranted anymore - only 85k KMS on it. No special jig needed 😊 I can breathe easier. Thanks again.
Awesome! I brought my 2014 Fiesta to ford and they did a TCM reprogramming. Now it drives significantly better but I can still tell the clutch is worn or something. Not going to lie these videos make me want to start working on my own cars.
You are a legend. My focus started slipping at 120k ford is going to replace the tcm but is saying i have to pay for the damages to the tranmission caused by it. Kinda ass but it is what it is
Thank you! This was very helpful! Very well and funny way to explain the process and so helpful to know what other options you have and can use instead of special tools.
When i remove these clutches i just take the snap rings off and dump the trans on the ground and the clutch comes out on its own. Very quick this way lol. I hate setting up the special tools
First off thanks for the video. Was looking for what tool I’d need for the spring nuts so learning that an 8 mil works is very helpful. And also you said you don’t know what pleb means. It actually is Roman, and was used to refer to the common free citizens of Rome. You can think of it like the working class, not much in the way of political power and pleb is short for plebeian. The other end of Roman society were patricians, wealthier citizens born into power. They were social classes and were hereditary I.e. you inherited them so if your father was a plebeian you were one too. So the saying “like a pleb” is saying like a simpleton or commoner. Most people use the saying to usually mean like an idiot.
When putting in the last large snap ring you talk about the “nub” on fiestas lines up the white line at the 9’ o clock position and that on focus it’s at the 6oclock position . I was doing a focus clutch replacement and both the old and the new clutch the “nub” lines up with the white line at the 9’clock position? Either way it shifts like a dream now. Thank you for all your knowledge my friend.
Thanks for the video! Currently working on diagnosing a 2012 Focus SE which seems to have a clutch problem. How do I do the clutch point relearn procedure? Thanks!
I was told that the clutch locking (or unlocking? Lol) procedure could not be done without the diagnostic equipment. But I'm guessing that's what that last step was about with the e-torx. Again thanks for the video!
Great video! Before I attempt to pull the transmission I thought maybe I would ask here about my issue. My car will often not upshift from 3rd to 4th. After driving for 5-10 minutes the car will usually shift perfectly normal. This seems to coincide with the traction control light coming on. When the light comes on, the car will upshift like normal. Ford just replaced the TCM last week. I replaced the shift actuators today . The shift forks weren't stuck when I checked them. I cleaned up all of the grounds. I'm at a loss of what could be causing this.
Hey ben awesome video!, I did have something kinda concerning i went to activate the transmission and i only got about 3 clicks out of clutch A and nothing out of clutch B did i do something wrong where i have to pull it apart again.
Thank for you the awesome video! I appreciate the in depth walk through. I will most def use the leaf blower to clean this thing up, but a ribeye would cook better in there!
Hi, Great informative video, I'm working through a few snags with my Daughter's 2014 focus here in New Zealand. I just replaced all 3 shaft (turbine) sensors and resolved the check light issue. But I've made a foolish mistake in turning the lower shaft actautor in the "wrong" direction 14 turns clockwise. I'm now getting code P2872 Clutch A - Stuck Engaged, along with weird shifting. So my question is, can I undue this by turning counter-clockwise past the spring tension? Or am I going to have to drop the gearbox and reset the fork actuator? All I felt was mild resistance (maybe 20-30 in/lbs) uniformly until I got to 14 turns in the wrong direction. The spring-back turning counter-clockwise from this point fells the same. Any advise would be great.
Hi, it should not have turned clockwise at all. You already had damage to the fork, and unfortunately made it worse. You can attempt going the other way back, but this means the worm gear is stripped
Hello Ben. I havent sene anything regarding a 2016 Ford focus with a p07a5 code on you channel. I just ordered the tool to check the clutch forks, so i should know that by thursday. But i was wondering if you know anything specific about this code. I did clear it twice already so the next time it shows up i can give more details on whay it says. I've watched just about every one of dps6 videos, and im gayhering the knowledge to tsckle this bad boy.
@SageWarriorX hi, same thing as the p07a3 but on the opposite clutch. I've got videos for p07a3. Just test on the bottom. Or watch my p287A code diag video. Same process
hi big Ben, I'm in need of a little help. I did the clutches using this video. I was meticulous about it and really took my time, but now that its back together it wont start., I'm getting P2002/U0402/P2802/U1013. it's almost like it doesn't have a TCM plugged in. is there something that needs to be programmed that a Snap On scanner can't do? Thanks for the great video !
I'm glad the video helped. I would inspect the range sensor for damage to either the sensor or wiring. If all looks ok, you can try unplugging the battery for an hour or 2 to see if that'll un-glitch the tcm. Otherwise it may be a tcm problem, but you can try replacing the range sensor first.
@@BigBensCarsAndCycles Wanted to drop a line to say YOU NAILED IT!! $20 later and the car is shifting better than it ever has. The LUK kit is fantastic, as is your video. The only thing I goofed on was not loosening the main RH motor mount when I dropped the trans.. so I ruined the mount.. but when the new one comes, it'll be 100% Thank you so much for your videos.. I imagine it saved me almost $2400 , and that aint hay !
Hey I recently did the clutch kit replacement and got the car to finally run after having to change the TR sensor I was driving with my windows up today and I can hear the forks or clutch shifting haven’t had any issues with shifting or any codes pop up but i wonder if it’s safe to drive like this
18:38 is that damage to the inner race I see from ponding on it. So there is a spline a little way behind that bearing Hopefully that is not the reason that it takes so much pounding. Lets just say I have questions Thanks for all your help. I do really appreciate it
I have a 2012 I followed your videos on putting in clutch. All done drives good but on take off it has a rattle vibration if you are little heavy on the pedal not sure what it could be also has all new mounts
@danielroundy5842 check the bolts on the bottom mount. The short gray bolt goes vertical. The longer black bolt goes horizontal. If you put the longer black bolt vertical it'll contact the inside of the subframe and vibrate
Hey Bens I already put a new clutch on my ford focus everything was perfect but now my car it doesn’t want apply Reverse just run perfectly shifter really good but no reverse any advice? Thanks and advance
Dude, get yourself a box of 7 mil. or 9 mil. gloves from Harbor Freight. They're having a sale this week/end and they're heavily discounted. You can ask the staff to try one on before you buy, too. I was using 5 mil. nitrile gloves and they never last. Got a box of 9 mil. and I've already used them multiple days. And, if you don't know already, to get them off and reuse them, blow air into them at the base of your palm and they come off pretty easily.
Ben, It looks like I broke Actuator A clutch fork spring by doing the brake cleaner and lube method. Would I be able to replace the clutch fork A only and reinstall the original low mileage clutch assembly? How does the actuator A and B spring socket get released? Is there need to unlock procedure?
Hi, you need to lock the clutch before install. I have a video for that I uploaded last week. Yes you can replace 1 fork and clean the other. But that other one can fail in the future
When I removed my A actuator I noticed the fork is shifted up and not centered in the hole….would this mean I have to remove transmission to fix this? I’m getting a code that that cutch is stuck…getting transmission overheating messages. Thank you for these videos. I’m thinking about taking this on.
Hi, with forscan or another capable scan tool, click transmission, clutch adaptive learn and follow the steps. I also have videos on that on my focus transmission playlist
oh man planning on doing this tomorrow in the garage with my daughters '14 Focus ~ Do you reccomend changing out the 2 qts of DCT fluid whiles it out on the bench? I figured it couldnt hurt at 109K and easier to get at the drain /fill ports - Thanks!
@@BigBensCarsAndCycles after 12 hrs we got it done in the garage on the floor on jackstands. Shifts right again and the car starts and drives 100x better! thanks to your video! We refrenced video like 10x along the way ...saved us a ton of money and my daughters car is safe again. The harderst /longest part was getting the trans out! We used the LUK parts from Napa.
Big ben, I have a question… I’m trying to put the new clutch using a special tool transmission Installer but when I press the clutch for put the ring, the clutch goes back up. Don’t know why. Any suggestions?
Great video. I know you said that you don't have to reset the clutch in the video. But do I have to reset my brand new luk rep clutch set? Just asking to be 100% certain?
Ben, when you install the new clutch do you have to reset the car, computer. Would disconnecting the battery work if you don't have a scan tool. Thanks Big Ben
No, all you need to do is the clutch adaptive learn with a scan tool. You can limp the car to a dealer and have them do that. Or get forscan on your laptop to do the touch point learn
Knowing me I would definitely mess this up, and right now I don't have $3000 to fix mine. It's starting to studder as soon as I accelerate, then it's fine.. would I be able to just spray some wd40 and or break cleaner where the actuators are located and cross my fingers?
Yes if the fork is sticking and causing missed shifts that can help as a temporary solution. If it's only a clutch shudder, it won't help. You can drive the car hard to lessen clutch shudder
Hello Mister , I hope you are well. I have a problem with my ford ecopsort automatic double clutch. I'm changing the forks but after changing, the speeds are no longer stable and it goes in all directions.... did I miss a few things. I'm worried that it won't be able to drive anymore because it's just the A fork that was broken but I changed both and the mechanic since then despite the reprogramming it's moving in the gearbox the gears are jumping or it's the reverse gear that's not working not... Please help me. cannot reverse or drive Should I also change the clutch? I await your advice.
@@BigBensCarsAndCycles Thank you Big Ben for your feedback, I would have liked to send you the image but I will write you the error codes: - P073E:00-6C Unable to shift into reverse - P073E:00-6C Impossible to shift into 1st gear - P073E:00-6C Impossible to shift into 2nd gear - P073E:00-6C Impossible to shift into 3rd gear - P287B:00-64 No learning of range A calibration Yes we removed the shipping protections..
Hi Ben. We replaced the forks and clutch following your video. When we went to turn the clutch to test it the inner portion around the input shaft is not spinning. Did we mess something up?
I just replaced my clutch and when I released the actuators I heard the “click” on the first actuator but no click on the second. Do I install the trans and hope for the best or do I have to remove the clutch and start over????
Did you turn them around 10 to 12 times counter clockwise each? You can roll the dice and try it, it should be fine. Or buy a clutch reset tool for 100 bucks on amazon. Lmk if you need a link or my video on doing that
Hi I bought after market torque converter that doesn’t has the align mark on it Flywheel has it but torque converter doesn’t how should I figure it up and align to flywheel correctly?
The Ford Dealership in Anniston,AL had a recall about the tcm so they fixed for free but as far as the transmission they want 2,259 to fix it or put a new one in. I joined a insurance to where it has warranty like a new car 500.00 is a lot less to spend than nearly 3,000.
I’ve heard from a mechanic that many times the clutch doesn’t need to actually be replaced but just thoroughly cleaned if the transmission is just slipping because of all of the debris in the Dual clutch area causing slips. Is this true?
Hi. yeah, i've heard of people blowing the dust out of the clutch, cleaning the forks and reusing it with positive results. I have a video on that called "Ford Focus $0 transmission rebuild"
Is there a triangle mark next to a clutch bolt that needs to go in the hole closet on yellow dot mark on the flex plate when doing the 6 flex plate bolts ?
Hello sir, Please help quick question. After I install the forks and bearings. I put the clutch down but it doesn’t spin freely. Any opinion as to why? Much appreciated sir thank you if you have a minute to answer.
Hey man, awesome set of videos for these. I also think these are really good cars and transmissions, just a little misunderstood haha My wifes 2014 has made it to 200k but its time for a clutch at this point. It's had this low pitch vibration for a long time now too, really loud, so I'm going to do all the engine and trans mounts at the same time, being sure to watch out for the black and white bolts I've been able to follow along with your videos for removing the transmission. All If have left is one bell housing bolt and the transmiaionn mounting bracket. I am stuck until I find a transmission jack or engine lift at the moment. The clutch is still in the mail anyway. Your videos on this subject are a goldmine. A couple questions about reinstallation I haven't seen adressed yet. When bolting the clutch back to the flywheel, I'm assuming I'm good to put the little piece of rubber behind the strater back in so the clutch bolts aren't dropped inside the bell housing And is there no way at all to relearn the clutch at home? If I do have to tow it, can I at least crank the car to be sure things look correct before towing? Or should I just wait for the clutch to be relearned before I even attempt to run the engine at all? Thanks in advance
I'm glad the videos helped. You will leave the rubber piece out until you go to put the starter back in because it blocks access to the clutch studs. And you can do a clutch relearn with forscan. I've got a video on that. As well as a video on torquing the clutch nuts
Hi i have question i have a 2013 fiesta 1.0 ecoboost with that transmission and the transmission works fine and is still smooth but i have a like scraping sound coming from it has anyone had a similar problem like that not wanting to have that checked yet until i have a slight idea what it could be but i think something is wrong with the clutch and not the gears because it still shifts fine
hi Ben I followed the video to a T. here's what I had before the install first and second was slipping but the car was very drivable..got the luk kit and installed it and everything went well.I removed the shipping things from both clutch Forks and made sure they were in the correct place and unlock the clutch A&B it made the normal sound and then rolled back.. reinstall the transmission made sure all the connections were back in place..now the car has no reverse and it will only go 15 mph in drive! feels like some kind of demon took over the gas pedal. when I open the driver's door I can hear some clicking for about 10 seconds. any help would be greatly appreciated
@@BigBensCarsAndCycles thanks ben. im going to take off the tcm and see how far the gear turns befor it stops just to be sure. thanks again ben..you da man!!
Hello wonder if you can help me I have a 2018 Ford fiesta diesel manual six speed 11,000 miles after an hour of driving the car every night in town for my job the car starts to shudder when releasing the clutch in first gear or reverse. This happens every time after an hour of driving. Any ideas what this could be please thank you
Hi, it could be a sticking slave cylinder. In that case, you'd need a clutch job and a new master & slave cylinder. You can start with flushing the clutch hydraulic lines with new fluid. And the brakes if it shares a reservoir
Hi Ben I'm having troubles getting the clutch down far enough to set the smaller snap ring I've tried everything from a bs hone made press to the 34mm and tapping it in and I can't seem to get it down for enough anything I mite e doing wrong or any suggestions on how to get it set down for enough
Hey, your clutch may have been unlocked. Check my video for how to lock it. It'll show you how to tell if it's lockedth-cam.com/video/xAzQ33S_ACA/w-d-xo.htmlsi=a7-iBTAj-PfeibcZ
OK I'm gonna have to go pop the clutch back out and look at the other side to see if it's unlocked 😢 i bought it brand new is there a reason why and how it mite have came unlocked?
I didn't buy luk direct but when I received the one I did buy it's stamped with Luk all over it ....maybe a knock off with fake markings not sure but I'll go check shortly and see if it's locked or not
@@BigBensCarsAndCycles cool I’m gonna tell my mechanic he charge me 400 to pull the transmission out and to put it back I do the installing of the forks clutch’s hope everything works well I’m going to take my time and do it the way you did it thanks a lot
Hello Mr. Ben, I here again to keep picking your brain. We have been saving for the new cluth kit for my daughters Ford Focus. There are different options from Amazon to EBAY,, to Ford original OME, but I wanted your recommendation as I value your expert advice. Thank you
Happy to help. I think that the LuK repset is the best choice. It's oem parts for cheaper than the dealer. It comes with everything except for transmission fluid, the axle strap and ball joint pinch hardware (if you want to replace that)
@@BigBensCarsAndCycles the middle bolt has a mark! Does that one have to be straight with the white one on the clutch? sorry but I have a problem with this
Try cleaning the grounding points. Beside and under the battery, under the air filter, and under the carpet on top of the drivers-side door sill. Take them off, sand them up, re-attach, and get some die-electric grease on top of them. What's the code mean or points to?
So the clutch they sent me according to you is for a fiesta, i called them and they said it's the right one. The nub aligns at the 9:00 position as well as the guide line. my clutch nub doesn't align at the 6:00 . Don't remember the codes but can scan again. how do i get the clutch you have.
Is there any way to know if clutch is unlocked properly other than listening for a clunk sound ? Can you take actuator motors out and retry to unlock clutch if trany already installed back on the car?
When the clutches are unlocked, the clutch will spin 360 degrees smoothly. When it's locked it'll stop at a certain point. Yes you can turn them in the vehicle. And either way, when the tcm commands the clutch to apply, it'll unlock it by itself. So it's not really needed anyway
Thanks for watching!
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I take it the EV6Z-7052-C kit is also required for this job?
You are the king of the man. You have no jealousy, no hiding information, so I congratulate you. But come to our country, if someone knows something, he dies and doesn't teach it to anyone else, he takes it with him to the grave. That's why you're developing and not standing still. Good job.
Thanks! I'm glad it helped. No sense in hiding info!
Thanks. I might do my neighbor's if Ford will decide the clutch and TCM is not warranted anymore - only 85k KMS on it. No special jig needed 😊 I can breathe easier. Thanks again.
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Awesome! I brought my 2014 Fiesta to ford and they did a TCM reprogramming. Now it drives significantly better but I can still tell the clutch is worn or something. Not going to lie these videos make me want to start working on my own cars.
@@orrinjonesjr it's an easy transmission to learn with!
This is the best channell for Focus owners in the world!! Congratulations from Brazil.
@Drausio-u6t awesome, glad the videos help!
Got us through the job. By far the best aid video we were able to find!
Very cool video. You have a calm voice that I am sure makes following your tutorial that much nicer.
Thanks, I'm glad it helped!
You are a legend. My focus started slipping at 120k ford is going to replace the tcm but is saying i have to pay for the damages to the tranmission caused by it. Kinda ass but it is what it is
Thank you! This was very helpful! Very well and funny way to explain the process and so helpful to know what other options you have and can use instead of special tools.
Big Ben. You are the man of transmission. Learn something new tonight with you. Thank you and I just subscribed to your channel.
Ben you are the man you make this look so easy thanks for these videos
Glad to help!
“like a Pleb… I Don’t know what that word means.” Subscribed right away. Great Videos Man Keep it up
Thank you! Glad it was helpful
The transmission has to be on parking when you put on the 9 pm ??
A pleb, or plebian, was a commoner in the Roman Empire; a man-on-the-street, just an average Josephus from Appian Way, Italia.
He was very good at explaining everything. Thank you.
6mm Allen fits the actuators perfectly. Great video
This video is the best I've seen for this job 👌🏻🙌🏻🙏🏻
I'm glad it was helpful to you! Thanks for watching
Hi , I want to switch clutches will I need to reset a second hand clutch after reinstalling
@noahmoyo5645 yes, if it's not already reset. Send pictures on discord or Facebook (group) of the clutch and I'll tell you if it's reset or not
I removed the electronic throttle body. I found it made things a little easier with dealing with flywheel nuts, the starter, and the shift cable.
I remember when you just hit 1K subs. I'm so happy to see you're now over 5K subs! Congrats, Ben. Keep doing God's work out here :)
Thanks! I'm so happy the channel has grown
Great video. Thanks for taking the time. Educational and funny😂
When i remove these clutches i just take the snap rings off and dump the trans on the ground and the clutch comes out on its own. Very quick this way lol. I hate setting up the special tools
Spinning one of the clutch forks is funner
Good idea lol. I'll have to try that
Very helpful you deserved a like and a comment and definitely a sub. I feel 100% more confident about doing this job
First off thanks for the video. Was looking for what tool I’d need for the spring nuts so learning that an 8 mil works is very helpful. And also you said you don’t know what pleb means. It actually is Roman, and was used to refer to the common free citizens of Rome. You can think of it like the working class, not much in the way of political power and pleb is short for plebeian. The other end of Roman society were patricians, wealthier citizens born into power. They were social classes and were hereditary I.e. you inherited them so if your father was a plebeian you were one too. So the saying “like a pleb” is saying like a simpleton or commoner. Most people use the saying to usually mean like an idiot.
you're welcome, I'm glad it helped. I appreciate you explaining that!
Perfect explanation. Thanks for taking the time to show your work. Awesome just magnificent.
I'm glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching
Thank you. I'm trying to troubleshoot my transmission. I just bought a TCM.
You're welcome. If you need any more help, I have a discord and Facebook group
When putting in the last large snap ring you talk about the “nub” on fiestas lines up the white line at the 9’ o clock position and that on focus it’s at the 6oclock position . I was doing a focus clutch replacement and both the old and the new clutch the “nub” lines up with the white line at the 9’clock position? Either way it shifts like a dream now. Thank you for all your knowledge my friend.
I'm glad your car shifts good now! That's just something I noticed when getting clutches over the counter at the parts department.
Thanks for the video! Currently working on diagnosing a 2012 Focus SE which seems to have a clutch problem. How do I do the clutch point relearn procedure? Thanks!
I was told that the clutch locking (or unlocking? Lol) procedure could not be done without the diagnostic equipment. But I'm guessing that's what that last step was about with the e-torx. Again thanks for the video!
Great video!
Before I attempt to pull the transmission I thought maybe I would ask here about my issue. My car will often not upshift from 3rd to 4th. After driving for 5-10 minutes the car will usually shift perfectly normal. This seems to coincide with the traction control light coming on. When the light comes on, the car will upshift like normal. Ford just replaced the TCM last week. I replaced the shift actuators today . The shift forks weren't stuck when I checked them. I cleaned up all of the grounds. I'm at a loss of what could be causing this.
Hey ben awesome video!, I did have something kinda concerning i went to activate the transmission and i only got about 3 clicks out of clutch A and nothing out of clutch B did i do something wrong where i have to pull it apart again.
If both snap rings are seated it's probably fine, sometimes they don't click or only a few times
Really great help! Where do you buy the Fiesta/Focus snap rings, hardware, seals, etc.??
Looking for a trusted source!!
The LuK repset comes with the snap rings, hardware etc. But you can also get a ford seal kit EV6Z-7052-C (focus) which has the hardware and snap rings
I bought the luk off ebay but does not come with center hub, customer service was no help. Any insight?
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Thanks for showing this video, and helping us save
You're very welcome
Thank for you the awesome video!
I appreciate the in depth walk through. I will most def use the leaf blower to clean this thing up, but a ribeye would cook better in there!
Hahaha glad to help! Throw 2 steaks in!
Use old axle straps as handles they fit perfectly.
Thank you!
Hi, Great informative video, I'm working through a few snags with my Daughter's 2014 focus here in New Zealand. I just replaced all 3 shaft (turbine) sensors and resolved the check light issue. But I've made a foolish mistake in turning the lower shaft actautor in the "wrong" direction 14 turns clockwise. I'm now getting code P2872 Clutch A - Stuck Engaged, along with weird shifting. So my question is, can I undue this by turning counter-clockwise past the spring tension? Or am I going to have to drop the gearbox and reset the fork actuator? All I felt was mild resistance (maybe 20-30 in/lbs) uniformly until I got to 14 turns in the wrong direction. The spring-back turning counter-clockwise from this point fells the same. Any advise would be great.
Hi, it should not have turned clockwise at all. You already had damage to the fork, and unfortunately made it worse. You can attempt going the other way back, but this means the worm gear is stripped
Hello Ben. I havent sene anything regarding a 2016 Ford focus with a p07a5 code on you channel. I just ordered the tool to check the clutch forks, so i should know that by thursday. But i was wondering if you know anything specific about this code.
I did clear it twice already so the next time it shows up i can give more details on whay it says.
I've watched just about every one of dps6 videos, and im gayhering the knowledge to tsckle this bad boy.
@SageWarriorX hi, same thing as the p07a3 but on the opposite clutch. I've got videos for p07a3. Just test on the bottom. Or watch my p287A code diag video. Same process
@BigBensCarsAndCycles awesome thank you for the speedy response.
The spring bolts to the forks are they different or the same for each forks or does each forks has his own spring bolt specific for each fork.
hi big Ben, I'm in need of a little help. I did the clutches using this video. I was meticulous about it and really took my time, but now that its back together it wont start., I'm getting P2002/U0402/P2802/U1013. it's almost like it doesn't have a TCM plugged in. is there something that needs to be programmed that a Snap On scanner can't do? Thanks for the great video !
I'm glad the video helped. I would inspect the range sensor for damage to either the sensor or wiring. If all looks ok, you can try unplugging the battery for an hour or 2 to see if that'll un-glitch the tcm. Otherwise it may be a tcm problem, but you can try replacing the range sensor first.
@@BigBensCarsAndCycles Wanted to drop a line to say YOU NAILED IT!! $20 later and the car is shifting better than it ever has. The LUK kit is fantastic, as is your video. The only thing I goofed on was not loosening the main RH motor mount when I dropped the trans.. so I ruined the mount.. but when the new one comes, it'll be 100% Thank you so much for your videos.. I imagine it saved me almost $2400 , and that aint hay !
Hey I recently did the clutch kit replacement and got the car to finally run after having to change the TR sensor I was driving with my windows up today and I can hear the forks or clutch shifting haven’t had any issues with shifting or any codes pop up but i wonder if it’s safe to drive like this
@LuisGarcia-pr3rv hi it's normal for it to engage the next gear ahead of time
18:38 is that damage to the inner race I see from ponding on it. So there is a spline a little way behind that bearing Hopefully that is not the reason that it takes so much pounding. Lets just say I have questions Thanks for all your help. I do really appreciate it
I have a 2012 I followed your videos on putting in clutch. All done drives good but on take off it has a rattle vibration if you are little heavy on the pedal not sure what it could be also has all new mounts
@danielroundy5842 check the bolts on the bottom mount. The short gray bolt goes vertical. The longer black bolt goes horizontal. If you put the longer black bolt vertical it'll contact the inside of the subframe and vibrate
Hey Bens I already put a new clutch on my ford focus everything was perfect but now my car it doesn’t want apply Reverse just run perfectly shifter really good but no reverse any advice? Thanks and advance
Hi, any fault codes present? I would do a fork test on the bottom fork, and try swapping the actuators top to bottom to see if hte issue transfers
@@BigBensCarsAndCycles thanks Bens Do I need to do all the procedures after that again ?
@@BigBensCarsAndCycles Code was p1705
Dude, get yourself a box of 7 mil. or 9 mil. gloves from Harbor Freight. They're having a sale this week/end and they're heavily discounted. You can ask the staff to try one on before you buy, too. I was using 5 mil. nitrile gloves and they never last. Got a box of 9 mil. and I've already used them multiple days.
And, if you don't know already, to get them off and reuse them, blow air into them at the base of your palm and they come off pretty easily.
Thanks for the tip! Unfortunately these are what my work provides us. They keep getting cheaper, year by year too! lol.
Ben, It looks like I broke Actuator A clutch fork spring by doing the brake cleaner and lube method. Would I be able to replace the clutch fork A only and reinstall the original low mileage clutch assembly? How does the actuator A and B spring socket get released? Is there need to unlock procedure?
Hi, you need to lock the clutch before install. I have a video for that I uploaded last week. Yes you can replace 1 fork and clean the other. But that other one can fail in the future
When I removed my A actuator I noticed the fork is shifted up and not centered in the hole….would this mean I have to remove transmission to fix this? I’m getting a code that that cutch is stuck…getting transmission overheating messages.
Thank you for these videos. I’m thinking about taking this on.
You're welcome, glad to help..yes it sounds like the fork is damaged
Another important question for you actually very important DO I HAVE TO REPLACE THE FLYWHEEL?
When putting shift to reverse or neutral it shaking? Do you think it is shift fork?
Hello. Excellent job bud but at the end of the video you said clutch re-learn position? Can you explain sorry my first time doing this
Hi, with forscan or another capable scan tool, click transmission, clutch adaptive learn and follow the steps. I also have videos on that on my focus transmission playlist
oh man planning on doing this tomorrow in the garage with my daughters '14 Focus ~ Do you reccomend changing out the 2 qts of DCT fluid whiles it out on the bench? I figured it couldnt hurt at 109K and easier to get at the drain /fill ports - Thanks!
Yup! I recommend it
@@BigBensCarsAndCycles after 12 hrs we got it done in the garage on the floor on jackstands. Shifts right again and the car starts and drives 100x better! thanks to your video! We refrenced video like 10x along the way ...saved us a ton of money and my daughters car is safe again. The harderst /longest part was getting the trans out! We used the LUK parts from Napa.
you are good man. thank you for sharing
Happy to help!
The Amazon link for the clutch assembly… will it work for a 2019 ford fiesta Se ?
Yes, it will
Big ben, I have a question… I’m trying to put the new clutch using a special tool transmission Installer but when I press the clutch for put the ring, the clutch goes back up. Don’t know why. Any suggestions?
@@nelsonmaldonado7094 I think your clutch didn't come locked / reset. I've got a video for that and it'll show how to check
@@BigBensCarsAndCycles ben Thanks for responding Can you sent me the link To watch the video also can you give me your email ?
Great video. I know you said that you don't have to reset the clutch in the video. But do I have to reset my brand new luk rep clutch set? Just asking to be 100% certain?
@ceezauto213 nope, it should come reset. If you're not sure if it is, you can take a picture and post it on my discord. Link in description
@BigBensCarsAndCycles Thanks I appreciate you sharing your knowledge with everyone! 👍
@@BigBensCarsAndCycles Which type of gear oil can you use as a replacement for the original transmission fluid again?
Ben, when you install the new clutch do you have to reset the car, computer. Would disconnecting the battery work if you don't have a scan tool. Thanks Big Ben
No, all you need to do is the clutch adaptive learn with a scan tool. You can limp the car to a dealer and have them do that. Or get forscan on your laptop to do the touch point learn
Thanks Big Ben, you really do care about helping people, not a lot people like you so glad I found you. Keep them coming
Disconnecting the battery doesn't work and you don't really have to reset anything actually.
Knowing me I would definitely mess this up, and right now I don't have $3000 to fix mine. It's starting to studder as soon as I accelerate, then it's fine.. would I be able to just spray some wd40 and or break cleaner where the actuators are located and cross my fingers?
Yes if the fork is sticking and causing missed shifts that can help as a temporary solution. If it's only a clutch shudder, it won't help. You can drive the car hard to lessen clutch shudder
Thank you so much sir, much appreciated 🙏
Hello Mister , I hope you are well.
I have a problem with my ford ecopsort automatic double clutch. I'm changing the forks but after changing, the speeds are no longer stable and it goes in all directions.... did I miss a few things. I'm worried that it won't be able to drive anymore because it's just the A fork that was broken but I changed both and the mechanic since then despite the reprogramming it's moving in the gearbox the gears are jumping or it's the reverse gear that's not working not... Please help me.
cannot reverse or drive
Should I also change the clutch? I await your advice.
What fault codes are you getting. And did you remove the shipping clips from the forks
@@BigBensCarsAndCycles Thank you Big Ben for your feedback, I would have liked to send you the image but I will write you the error codes:
- P073E:00-6C Unable to shift into reverse
- P073E:00-6C Impossible to shift into 1st gear
- P073E:00-6C Impossible to shift into 2nd gear
- P073E:00-6C Impossible to shift into 3rd gear
- P287B:00-64 No learning of range A calibration
Yes we removed the shipping protections..
Thanks. A well-done video. All necessary information presented .
Thank you!
Hi Ben. We replaced the forks and clutch following your video. When we went to turn the clutch to test it the inner portion around the input shaft is not spinning. Did we mess something up?
Hi, no thats fine. If you put it in neutral it should all spin. The shaft is just locked on the parking paw
@@BigBensCarsAndCycles we can’t put it in neutral without it being put back on the car, right? Moving the shifter switch doesn’t seem to do anything.
@@justinlozano8453 you can move the lever the cable connects to on the transmission
Is this a diesel engine Ford focus or it's a petrol engine? Is the clutch system the same on petrol engines and diesel?
Sir, when we are changing dual clutch of Ford dps6 then do we have to change all parts in clutch housing?
You can clean and reuse everything but they're issue prone and good to replace
I have one of them clips broke on the bottom of the bearing like you showed. Is that OK to use like that?
Hi, no you should get a warranty replacement
@@BigBensCarsAndCycles it's just that plastic clip. It just holds the metal ring till installed. Looks like the bearing sleeve holds it in place.
@@topgunpressurecleaning8930 oh alright, worth a shot then
@@BigBensCarsAndCycles I hope so but my gut feeling says it'll be fine. If not it will be a hard lesson learned. 🤪
@@topgunpressurecleaning8930 take a picture and post it on my discord or Facebook group?
I just replaced my clutch and when I released the actuators I heard the “click” on the first actuator but no click on the second. Do I install the trans and hope for the best or do I have to remove the clutch and start over????
Did you turn them around 10 to 12 times counter clockwise each? You can roll the dice and try it, it should be fine. Or buy a clutch reset tool for 100 bucks on amazon. Lmk if you need a link or my video on doing that
Hi
I bought after market torque converter that doesn’t has the align mark on it
Flywheel has it but torque converter doesn’t how should I figure it up and align to flywheel correctly?
I've seen several focuses with misaligned clutches and it's never caused a problem, I wouldn't worry about it
The car vibrates and some said it’s from not align the torque converter with flywheel.the engine mount is new
The Ford Dealership in Anniston,AL had a recall about the tcm so they fixed for free but as far as the transmission they want 2,259 to fix it or put a new one in. I joined a insurance to where it has warranty like a new car 500.00 is a lot less to spend than nearly 3,000.
I’ve heard from a mechanic that many times the clutch doesn’t need to actually be replaced but just thoroughly cleaned if the transmission is just slipping because of all of the debris in the Dual clutch area causing slips. Is this true?
Hi. yeah, i've heard of people blowing the dust out of the clutch, cleaning the forks and reusing it with positive results. I have a video on that called "Ford Focus $0 transmission rebuild"
You’re a good man Charlie Brown
Great job, you are legend 👏
Is there a triangle mark next to a clutch bolt that needs to go in the hole closet on yellow dot mark on the flex plate when doing the 6 flex plate bolts ?
Correct
Hey ben, my luk kit came with the snap rings and gear already in place, do i disassemble it to follow what you did? Or do i leave it together?
Hi, you can remove and reuse the bigger snap ring that comes pre installed
@@BigBensCarsAndCycles sweet thanks for the quick response!
Wait if I pull that snap ring off won't I have to relock the clutch? @@BigBensCarsAndCycles
@promethieos1875 no, the clutch only needs to be locked once you've unlocked it
@@BigBensCarsAndCycles alright, again I appreciate it! Your videos have been fantastic help!
Hello sir,
Please help quick question. After I install the forks and bearings. I put the clutch down but it doesn’t spin freely. Any opinion as to why?
Much appreciated sir thank you if you have a minute to answer.
Can you make sure the clutch is locked (reset) you can post pics of the clutch in my discord or fb group. Discord would be quicker
Hey man, awesome set of videos for these. I also think these are really good cars and transmissions, just a little misunderstood haha
My wifes 2014 has made it to 200k but its time for a clutch at this point. It's had this low pitch vibration for a long time now too, really loud, so I'm going to do all the engine and trans mounts at the same time, being sure to watch out for the black and white bolts
I've been able to follow along with your videos for removing the transmission. All If have left is one bell housing bolt and the transmiaionn mounting bracket. I am stuck until I find a transmission jack or engine lift at the moment. The clutch is still in the mail anyway.
Your videos on this subject are a goldmine.
A couple questions about reinstallation I haven't seen adressed yet.
When bolting the clutch back to the flywheel, I'm assuming I'm good to put the little piece of rubber behind the strater back in so the clutch bolts aren't dropped inside the bell housing
And is there no way at all to relearn the clutch at home? If I do have to tow it, can I at least crank the car to be sure things look correct before towing? Or should I just wait for the clutch to be relearned before I even attempt to run the engine at all?
Thanks in advance
I'm glad the videos helped. You will leave the rubber piece out until you go to put the starter back in because it blocks access to the clutch studs. And you can do a clutch relearn with forscan. I've got a video on that. As well as a video on torquing the clutch nuts
@BigBensCarsAndCycles Awesome! Thanks, I'll look for those 2 videos
Hi i have question i have a 2013 fiesta 1.0 ecoboost with that transmission and the transmission works fine and is still smooth but i have a like scraping sound coming from it has anyone had a similar problem like that not wanting to have that checked yet until i have a slight idea what it could be but i think something is wrong with the clutch and not the gears because it still shifts fine
hi Ben I followed the video to a T. here's what I had before the install first and second was slipping but the car was very drivable..got the luk kit and installed it and everything went well.I removed the shipping things from both clutch Forks and made sure they were in the correct place and unlock the clutch A&B it made the normal sound and then rolled back..
reinstall the transmission made sure all the connections were back in place..now the car has no reverse and it will only go 15 mph in drive! feels like some kind of demon took over the gas pedal. when I open the driver's door I can hear some clicking for about 10 seconds. any help would be greatly appreciated
Hi, what fault codes are you getting for the tcm
@@BigBensCarsAndCycles p2837 and p287b
@@kenkem396 it's probably a bad tcm th-cam.com/video/CYx0564ifdo/w-d-xo.htmlsi=_AVDFauT-chsVw1C
@@BigBensCarsAndCycles thanks ben. im going to take off the tcm and see how far the gear turns befor it stops just to be sure. thanks again ben..you da man!!
Hello wonder if you can help me I have a 2018 Ford fiesta diesel manual six speed 11,000 miles after an hour of driving the car every night in town for my job the car starts to shudder when releasing the clutch in first gear or reverse. This happens every time after an hour of driving. Any ideas what this could be please thank you
Hi, it could be a sticking slave cylinder. In that case, you'd need a clutch job and a new master & slave cylinder. You can start with flushing the clutch hydraulic lines with new fluid. And the brakes if it shares a reservoir
Hello , where did you order the parts , are they oem ?
@Anpu1804 yes they're oem and it's on amazon amzn.to/48ppwVJ
If you dont have the grease, what do you use?
Standard grease or molybdenum disulfate
Hi Ben I'm having troubles getting the clutch down far enough to set the smaller snap ring I've tried everything from a bs hone made press to the 34mm and tapping it in and I can't seem to get it down for enough anything I mite e doing wrong or any suggestions on how to get it set down for enough
Hey, your clutch may have been unlocked. Check my video for how to lock it. It'll show you how to tell if it's lockedth-cam.com/video/xAzQ33S_ACA/w-d-xo.htmlsi=a7-iBTAj-PfeibcZ
OK I'm gonna have to go pop the clutch back out and look at the other side to see if it's unlocked 😢 i bought it brand new is there a reason why and how it mite have came unlocked?
@@TravisHadder-gg7uk a new oem or luk clutch will come locked. But other brands may not
I didn't buy luk direct but when I received the one I did buy it's stamped with Luk all over it ....maybe a knock off with fake markings not sure but I'll go check shortly and see if it's locked or not
@@TravisHadder-gg7uk some aftermarket sellers sell slightly used luk clutches
I have the code P2701 car don’t go in reverse .
If I replace all this parts your showing in the video would that fix my problem
Yes, that should take care of your issue
@@BigBensCarsAndCycles cool I’m gonna tell my mechanic he charge me 400 to pull the transmission out and to put it back I do the installing of the forks clutch’s hope everything works well I’m going to take my time and do it the way you did it thanks a lot
@@BigBensCarsAndCycles I found a wire was cut near the transmission filter ?
@@teresahernandez3512 there isnt a transmission filter in the DPS6 transmission.
Hi boss my clutch lock can test put in
Awesome work Amigo 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾
I'm glad it helped!
Ben do you think the idea of dry dc trans is inferior to wet clutch? not worth fuel savings as you'll have increased mechanical repairs costs? thanks
@questionreality6003 Hi, yes I believe a wet clutch is superior. It would likely prevent any of the shudder issues, and be more reliable long term
Thanks man ❤😊
Another great tutorial!!! Thanks Ben.
You're welcome! I'm glad it was helpful!
Mine seems stuck when I hammer it down like it don’t go down at all like the clutch is stopping on something I don’t want to hammer to hard
Ford dealership they wanted $3500 to change clutch & forks, I don't get it , thank you sir
You're welcome and yeah that's about the going rate. Slightly high.
Wonderful, job👍
Do all the Luk sets come preloaded?
Yes the clutch is locked and ready to drop in
@@BigBensCarsAndCycles your knowledge is a gift. Thank you
Hello Mr. Ben, I here again to keep picking your brain. We have been saving for the new cluth kit for my daughters Ford Focus. There are different options from Amazon to EBAY,, to Ford original OME, but I wanted your recommendation as I value your expert advice.
Thank you
Happy to help. I think that the LuK repset is the best choice. It's oem parts for cheaper than the dealer. It comes with everything except for transmission fluid, the axle strap and ball joint pinch hardware (if you want to replace that)
The transmission has to be on parking when you put on 9 ??
The transmission doesn't need to be in park when you install the clutch
@@BigBensCarsAndCycles the middle bolt has a mark! Does that one have to be straight with the white one on the clutch? sorry but I have a problem with this
@@joseanaya8276 Yes! Align the mark on the clutch stud with the one on the flexplate
i have 2017 Ford focus i have code p07A5 and has rough shifts and has new actuators do you know what is problem thanks
Did the problem begin after installing the new actuators? If so warranty them. If not replace the clutch and forks
Try cleaning the grounding points. Beside and under the battery, under the air filter, and under the carpet on top of the drivers-side door sill. Take them off, sand them up, re-attach, and get some die-electric grease on top of them.
What's the code mean or points to?
Thanks
No problem. And thank you too !
thank very much good video
So the clutch they sent me according to you is for a fiesta, i called them and they said it's the right one. The nub aligns at the 9:00 position as well as the guide line. my clutch nub doesn't align at the 6:00 . Don't remember the codes but can scan again.
how do i get the clutch you have.
I have the 2015 focus a/t Trans
Trans is overheating, and service faults the actuators keep clicking.
Had to do a manual training the other training had error at end.
And the link you have sent me to the same clutch i bought is it possible they packaged the wrong one. Any thoughts of what i should do.
I am having a issue with getting the clutch down far enough to install retaining ring. I did already unlock clutches
You need to relock the clutch or check my video for installing it while unlocked. I used wood and a ratchet strap
Is there any way to know if clutch is unlocked properly other than listening for a clunk sound ? Can you take actuator motors out and retry to unlock clutch if trany already installed back on the car?
When the clutches are unlocked, the clutch will spin 360 degrees smoothly. When it's locked it'll stop at a certain point. Yes you can turn them in the vehicle. And either way, when the tcm commands the clutch to apply, it'll unlock it by itself. So it's not really needed anyway
What is the second snap ring index for? I installed the snap ring but dont see the little nub like yours
There should be a nub, but if not don't worry about it, just put it together. Just make sure the snap ring is seated
How do I get a mechanic here in LA who works with transmission? PA 18702
Amazing!
Thanks!
You're very welcome! Thanks so much for your support!
Big Ben , I put my clutch back on and put the small gear on top of the clutch and the clutch won’t spin
@@freddyfred6689 did you unlock the clutch?
Yes I used t40 to unlock and still the same
Did you know that the passenger side axle strap fits two of the clutch studs to use for a handle to lift the clutch pack.
I used to have a couple of those! And, honestly, I don't even remember where I got that handle from I've been using.
Drats I already got the e8
Thanks 😅
I dont have that special socket looking tool to set the new clutch back in, anyone know of a substitute??