This is how to remove the starter, this will work even w/ the motor in the car.
Just enough room for your hand.
Comparison of the auto and manual starters.
These are the clutch components and how to install them correctly.
Clutch hydraulics.
The brake pedal removed.
This is the little template you'll have to drill through to mount the master cylinder.
The master cylinder mounted to the firewall.
View from the other side of the firewall.
Manual brake pedal installed.
Both pedals installed.
The motor had a bad rear main seal, you can tell by the oil tracks that go down from the crank. You'll want to do this before the clutch assemblies, you wouldn't want to have to undo all your work.
Old and new rear main seal.
New seal installed.
Brand new Flywheel installed.
Clutch disc and throwout bearing greased up.
The Acura Vigor has a "Pull-Type" clutch, wherein you have to install the throwout bearing inside the clutch pressure plate.
Clutch fully installed.
Manual transmission.
This rear sensor is the back-up light switch, I'll need to splice it into the proper wire.
Compared to the wiring on the auto trans, the back-up light switch and the clutch/neutral switch are the only ones I need to worry about.
