1971 S clutch install

[TheWerkstatt]

I can't figure out how to get the arm for the release bearing in with trans mounted. What am I missing? I took it off by taking the 9 cap screws out that hold the pressure plate on. I hope this isn't the way it has to back on!

[howard freeman]

Look thru the hole on the tranny,position the arm behind the release bearing,turn the release bearing until the arm slides over the bearing, then turn back so the 2 ears on the release bearing are lined up on the fork. I hope you replaced the ball socket under the arm while you were there,or you will be taking it out again.
Howard

P.S. torque the 9 clutch bolts to 18 ft/lbs.

[budge96]

I don't remember being able to reach the ball socket while trans was installed on my '71 targa
if i didn't know better I'd say the fork needs to be installed before bolting trans to engine.
'70 and '71 were push clutches as I recall so cable sheathing accuates fork...Bert

[TheWerkstatt]

The clutch doesn't use a ball socket. The fork bolts to the trans, a special bolt with a built in ball socket.

[howard freeman]

That special bolt is called the ball socket.
Howard

[howard freeman]

The procedure I gave you is correct. I have been a Porsche Tech for 35 years & have done many,but haven't seen a 70 or 71, which both had this set up in years.
Howard

[Flieger]

On 70 and 71 the pull clutch uses a throwout bearing that is fixed to the diaphragm spring. To remove it involves rotating the bearing 90 degrees so that it disengages (it has two protrustions as I understand) from the throwout bearing actuating arm.