Ford Focus Dual Clutch & Fork Replacement | NO SPECIAL TOOLS! 2012-2018

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[@BigBensCarsAndCycles]

Thanks for watching! Dual Clutch OEM Clutch & Fork Kit: amzn.to/47GMeIl OBD Link EX (For Forscan): amzn.to/3HsvidV

[@samuelizuelu2120]

Good day champ, can I come n work with u, I'm very hard working, good learner n very respectful My location now is Ghana

[@xirabolt]

I take it the EV6Z-7052-C kit is also required for this job?

[@davieboy1970]

Why is the kit that you list here with the Amazon link over $600 . Would you can get the full kit on Amazon for around 300 to 350?

[@bakial2030]

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.

[@BigBensCarsAndCycles]

Thanks! I'm glad it helped. No sense in hiding info!

[@pliedtka]

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.

[@OG_GeneralPerchie]

​@@BigBensCarsAndCycles only commies and democrats (no difference) hold information

[@Zenco-]

“like a Pleb… I Don’t know what that word means.” Subscribed right away. Great Videos Man Keep it up

[@BigBensCarsAndCycles]

Thank you! Glad it was helpful

[@joseanaya8276]

The transmission has to be on parking when you put on the 9 pm ??

[@darrinrice367]

A pleb, or plebian, was a commoner in the Roman Empire; a man-on-the-street, just an average Josephus from Appian Way, Italia.

[@Drausio-u6t]

This is the best channell for Focus owners in the world!! Congratulations from Brazil.

[@BigBensCarsAndCycles]

@Drausio-u6t awesome, glad the videos help!

[@DK-ii5sc]

Very cool video. You have a calm voice that I am sure makes following your tutorial that much nicer.

[@BigBensCarsAndCycles]

Thanks, I'm glad it helped!

[@orrinjonesjr]

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.

[@BigBensCarsAndCycles]

@@orrinjonesjr it's an easy transmission to learn with!

[@colts0322]

Got us through the job. By far the best aid video we were able to find!

[@NaviYT]

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 :)

[@BigBensCarsAndCycles]

Thanks! I'm so happy the channel has grown

[@michaellee7724]

Big Ben. You are the man of transmission. Learn something new tonight with you. Thank you and I just subscribed to your channel.

[@davieboy1970]

I’m really glad you pointed out in your video to inspect the throw out bearing for those little clips. So I bought a whole new clutch kit and after watching your video, I checked my throw out bearing for those clips and sure enough that whole bottom plastic was cracked and busted right in two. That really makes me mad because I was planning on having it altogether and get it in the vehicle right away. Now I’m gonna have to wait for them to send me a new throw out bearing

[@UnknownLantan]

How did went for you?

[@JohnEverett-g3k]

Ben you are the man you make this look so easy thanks for these videos

[@BigBensCarsAndCycles]

Glad to help!

[@shars_n_gels444]

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.

[@randalcalvert270]

This video is the best I've seen for this job 👌🏻🙌🏻🙏🏻

[@BigBensCarsAndCycles]

I'm glad it was helpful to you! Thanks for watching

[@noahmoyo5645]

Hi , I want to switch clutches will I need to reset a second hand clutch after reinstalling

[@BigBensCarsAndCycles]

@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

[@thehamburglur100]

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

[@TjFisher-x7z]

He was very good at explaining everything. Thank you.

[@austinfrom9194]

6mm Allen fits the actuators perfectly. Great video

[@austinsadler8698]

Very helpful you deserved a like and a comment and definitely a sub. I feel 100% more confident about doing this job

[@chesternowacki7688]

Thanks!

[@BigBensCarsAndCycles]

You're very welcome! Thanks so much for your support!

[@lelahorne]

I love this video and this guy is funny, why are people not complimenting the humor? 😂💀

[@CarRentalPapi]

Thank you. This was everything I needed and entertaining

[@basham50]

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.

[@75tbird]

Perfect explanation. Thanks for taking the time to show your work. Awesome just magnificent.

[@BigBensCarsAndCycles]

I'm glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching

[@bodysaan9159]

Thanks

[@BigBensCarsAndCycles]

No problem. And thank you too !

[@mikefightmaster]

Thanks!

[@BigBensCarsAndCycles]

Thanks for your support!

[@frost-bittenpunk2019]

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.

[@BigBensCarsAndCycles]

you're welcome, I'm glad it helped. I appreciate you explaining that!

[@sonofsteve566]

been watching a lot of your videos lately, Great Job with explaining! quick question: just pulled engine slapped in a known good junk yard motor 👍, problem now is clutch A stuck. dumb question before I pull the transmission. these clutchs need to be reset after engine swap? wish I would pulled clutch when engine was out. auction buy went in project blind.

[@BigBensCarsAndCycles]

@@sonofsteve566 hi, thanks for watching. It doesn't need reset. I would proceed with diagnosis as usual

[@sonofsteve566]

@BigBensCarsAndCycles well then,, out comes transmission and clutch. appreciate you!

[@TurboTurdBurglar]

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

[@01mustang05]

Spinning one of the clutch forks is funner

[@BigBensCarsAndCycles]

Good idea lol. I'll have to try that

[@thedude632]

A pry bar works fine goofy

[@thedude632]

Put it on its side on the trans jack and hook it

[@philp9957]

First of all, I want to thank you for making these videos.. I can't tell you how helpful many of them have been, but especially this on. I followed this video and successfully changed my clutch and forks. BUT, ever since, I get a 'growl' when accelerating, it feels like it's right under the floorboard where the drivers feet go. I thought maybe I damaged the main mount, so I changed that first.. No change. I thought I was pretty careful with the transmission mount, but maybe I damaged it , being 135k old? Just curious about your thoughts. Thanks again! .

[@BigBensCarsAndCycles]

@philp9957 hi, glad it helped! Would you record the noise on your phone and post it in my discord or Facebook group? I'll watch it

[@philp9957]

@ I am not sure it’ll translate in a recording .. it’s a vibration more felt than heard .. but there is SOME sound to it. It’s strongest around 4500 rpm wether in gear or not , but can be felt at idle . It’s not really bad , and the car shifts better than it did new.. and oddly , better fuel economy since the clutch .

[@dadsgarage.alwaysopen]

Amazing video! Thanks for taking the time to share this with us! My 2018 Focus with 78k miles 1.0 L has a knocking sound at idle that goes away when I press the clutch. I was thinking it may be the clutch assembly but wanted to ask what you think?

[@BigBensCarsAndCycles]

Hi, glad it helped! manual transmission? Might have to just take out the transmission and see whats going on to be sure. check the input shaft bearing, slave cylinder and clutch itself

[@dadsgarage.alwaysopen]

Yes it’s a manual. Thanks for your quick reply!

[@basham50]

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.

[@BigBensCarsAndCycles]

I'm glad your car shifts good now! That's just something I noticed when getting clutches over the counter at the parts department.

[@hueymaker4344]

Really great help! Where do you buy the Fiesta/Focus snap rings, hardware, seals, etc.?? Looking for a trusted source!!

[@BigBensCarsAndCycles]

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

[@andrewclements1551]

I bought the luk off ebay but does not come with center hub, customer service was no help. Any insight?

[@tl9455]

Great video. Thanks for taking the time. Educational and funny😂

[@mcbran7]

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!

[@BigBensCarsAndCycles]

Hahaha glad to help! Throw 2 steaks in!

[@muhammadwaqas54]

Thanks alot ... the videos have been great help to pull down the transmission... one thing has been bothering me... how would i know if my transmission is not bad... worried thay id change the clutch and realize that transmission was also failing or had failed...

[@BigBensCarsAndCycles]

@muhammadwaqas54 hi, depends on codes. If you join the discord server I can help 1 on 1

[@muhammadwaqas54]

@BigBensCarsAndCycles p07a2 and p2700

[@muhammadwaqas54]

​@@BigBensCarsAndCycles i have p07a2 and p2700... how to find you on discord... never used it before sorry

[@Dbiggs707]

Got a ? Just did a clutch and fork job. Wouldn’t have have been able to do it without all your videos!!! It’s all done clutch adaptive relearn did all good. But now I have the p 2765 ?

[@BigBensCarsAndCycles]

Hi, I've got a video for DPS6 sensor identification. Your code is for input speed sensor "B" please check to see if you damaged the wires during transmission removal (near the sensor)

[@aldinmujacic7655]

you are the best for fords ,hello from idaho!

[@questionreality6003]

Canada helping its big brother to the South, always will

[@parkermize]

Thank you. I'm trying to troubleshoot my transmission. I just bought a TCM.

[@BigBensCarsAndCycles]

You're welcome. If you need any more help, I have a discord and Facebook group

[@ceezauto213]

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?

[@BigBensCarsAndCycles]

@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

[@ceezauto213]

@BigBensCarsAndCycles Thanks I appreciate you sharing your knowledge with everyone! 👍

[@ceezauto213]

@@BigBensCarsAndCycles Which type of gear oil can you use as a replacement for the original transmission fluid again?

[@TrevorAnnett]

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.

[@BFA921123]

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!

[@BFA921123]

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!

[@JorgeDiaz-x3x]

Thanks for showing this video, and helping us save

[@BigBensCarsAndCycles]

You're very welcome

[@noahsteeves4333]

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.

[@BigBensCarsAndCycles]

If both snap rings are seated it's probably fine, sometimes they don't click or only a few times

[@naritasebastian5196]

Very nice video and good straight on info. Thank you. I have a questions if you can help me pls. I own a F. Focus Mk 3,5 (facelift) 09.2015, with Powershift g.b. and my flywheel seems to be affected (vibrations in the car, some noise and so on) - so needs to be replace. If I will replace the flywheel it is necessary to change also the transmission oil of the PowerShift gearbox? Do you need to take out the oil or you will loose it when you work on the flywheel? I'm asking because I recently change this transmission oil (25-30k km ago) and some service guys told me that the oil for the PowerShift GB. witll need to be changed. My clutch is ok - for now. :) Thank you once again.

[@BigBensCarsAndCycles]

@naritasebastian5196 hi, if you've got the dry dual clutch, I think you just need to retorque the clutch nuts and your vibration should go away. Otherwise no you won't lose fluid by changing the flywheel

[@danielroundy5842]

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

[@BigBensCarsAndCycles]

@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

[@daveydacusguitars9033]

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

[@BigBensCarsAndCycles]

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

[@daveydacusguitars9033]

@BigBensCarsAndCycles Awesome! Thanks, I'll look for those 2 videos

[@nelsonmaldonado7094]

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

[@BigBensCarsAndCycles]

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

[@nelsonmaldonado7094]

@@BigBensCarsAndCycles thanks Bens Do I need to do all the procedures after that again ?

[@nelsonmaldonado7094]

@@BigBensCarsAndCycles Code was p1705

[@pacificrotech]

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.

[@BigBensCarsAndCycles]

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

[@katkiller5647]

Use old axle straps as handles they fit perfectly.

[@BigBensCarsAndCycles]

Thank you!

[@dougm.635]

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]

Yup! I recommend it

[@dougm.635]

@@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.

[@AngelTorres-dt8if]

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

[@BigBensCarsAndCycles]

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

[@justinlozano8453]

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?

[@BigBensCarsAndCycles]

Hi, no thats fine. If you put it in neutral it should all spin. The shaft is just locked on the parking paw

[@justinlozano8453]

@@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.

[@BigBensCarsAndCycles]

@@justinlozano8453 you can move the lever the cable connects to on the transmission

[@richarddiaz8248]

Hi Ben do you have the part number you use to install the clutch snap ring The socket picture is hard to read the PN Thank you very much

[@nelsonmaldonado7094]

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?

[@BigBensCarsAndCycles]

@@nelsonmaldonado7094 I think your clutch didn't come locked / reset. I've got a video for that and it'll show how to check

[@nelsonmaldonado7094]

@@BigBensCarsAndCycles ben Thanks for responding Can you sent me the link To watch the video also can you give me your email ?

[@smokeyblack4]

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.

[@philp9957]

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 !

[@BigBensCarsAndCycles]

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.

[@philp9957]

@@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 !

[@kenkem396]

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]

Hi, what fault codes are you getting for the tcm

[@kenkem396]

@@BigBensCarsAndCycles p2837 and p287b

[@BigBensCarsAndCycles]

@@kenkem396 it's probably a bad tcm kzbin.info/www/bejne/eYrbYWhsac6ZmtEsi=_AVDFauT-chsVw1C

[@kenkem396]

@@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!!

[@suunyday5382]

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?

[@BigBensCarsAndCycles]

I've seen several focuses with misaligned clutches and it's never caused a problem, I wouldn't worry about it

[@suunyday5382]

The car vibrates and some said it’s from not align the torque converter with flywheel.the engine mount is new

[@BoxtruckGeneral]

We cleaned the actuator and it was working better but now it started reving up to 4k rpm every time it changes gear would you reccomend this for me ? Or what other can it be

[@mugwah100]

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

[@SageWarriorX]

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.

[@BigBensCarsAndCycles]

@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

[@SageWarriorX]

@BigBensCarsAndCycles awesome thank you for the speedy response.

[@SageWarriorX]

@BigBensCarsAndCycles I got the tool! Just checked both forks, and they are butter smooth with zero sounds when turning. I've got reverse, 1st, 3rd, and 5th gear and whta may feel like 6 gear while driving around 70mph. I can also no longer put the car in S to use the paddle shifters which is what was getting it by for the past few weeks. From watching all of your videos it sounds like it may be the upper actuator, which is clutch A correct? And that one controls 2nd, 4th, and 6th gear right?

[@genesislandscape]

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

[@BigBensCarsAndCycles]

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

[@genesislandscape]

Thanks Big Ben, you really do care about helping people, not a lot people like you so glad I found you. Keep them coming

[@01mustang05]

Disconnecting the battery doesn't work and you don't really have to reset anything actually.

[@mikefightmaster]

Thanks. A well-done video. All necessary information presented .

[@BigBensCarsAndCycles]

Thank you!

[@docfullmer2102]

So what do we do when one of the dowel pins is missing? It was on the lower clutch fork side which was the bad fork. Also, my new OEM fork doesn't rebound or slide back (while holding level in my hand & spinning with special tool by hand). Is it supposed to?

[@BigBensCarsAndCycles]

@@docfullmer2102 buy a new dowel, and it's only going to rebound when the clutch is in, pushing down on it

[@relyt22ful]

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.

[@BigBensCarsAndCycles]

You're welcome, glad to help..yes it sounds like the fork is damaged

[@davieboy1970]

I’m on my second clutch kit and the first one I had to return because it was broken in shipping. I have been struggling trying to figure out what’s going on. The first clutch kit did the same thing and now the second one I’m also having a problem. So the problem is when I set the clutch down in place and make sure it’s on the splines. So using a socket like you did to pound the clutch down no matter how hard I hit it I cannot get a clutch to go down far enough to expose the lip where the C clip is supposed to go. Both clutches are doing the same thing. I’m hoping maybe you can give me an idea of what I’m doing wrong. I don’t see that I’m doing anything wrong because I watched several videos besides yours and they’re all pretty much the same using a socket or using the old shaft protector thing no matter what I do I cannot get it to go down far enough to expose the ridge for the C clip.

[@BigBensCarsAndCycles]

make sure the clutch is fully locked / reset. And make sure the clutch forks and slave cylinder aren't deformed or damaged

[@davieboy1970]

2014 Ford focus. I got the clutch kit from eBay and I noticed there is no marking or stamp on the clutch for lining it up with the mark on the flywheel. So how will I know which way to bolt it to the flywheel does it have to be a certain way to be balanced?

[@BigBensCarsAndCycles]

@davieboy1970 hey it'll be fine, don't worry about that. I haven't seen it cause vibration. It's more important to seat and torque the clutch properly against the flexplate

[@danielrenauld785]

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?

[@BigBensCarsAndCycles]

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

[@kopeskysteven]

What is the basic problem with the Ford Focus transmissions? People freak me out about it, but I haven’t had any problems remotely with my 2017 Ford Focus SE

[@BigBensCarsAndCycles]

clutch shudder and eventually sticking clutch apply forks

[@Trish-h6k]

My 2017 ford focus clutch forks gave out at 160,000 miles . Also the Catalacyt converter

[@teresahernandez3512]

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

[@BigBensCarsAndCycles]

Yes, that should take care of your issue

[@teresahernandez3512]

@@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

[@teresahernandez3512]

@@BigBensCarsAndCycles I found a wire was cut near the transmission filter ?

[@Sovek86]

@@teresahernandez3512 there isnt a transmission filter in the DPS6 transmission.

[@jAyCiTyII585II]

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?

[@BigBensCarsAndCycles]

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

[@jAyCiTyII585II]

Thank you so much sir, much appreciated 🙏

[@emtera1]

Great job, you are legend 👏

[@josephhalwagy6435]

you are good man. thank you for sharing

[@BigBensCarsAndCycles]

Happy to help!

[@fernandoa.1323]

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

[@BigBensCarsAndCycles]

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)

[@ItchyKneeSon]

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.

[@BigBensCarsAndCycles]

Thanks for the tip! Unfortunately these are what my work provides us. They keep getting cheaper, year by year too! lol.

[@LuisGarcia-pr3rv]

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

[@BigBensCarsAndCycles]

@LuisGarcia-pr3rv hi it's normal for it to engage the next gear ahead of time

[@mojahedkar3220]

As i hear you tighten fork bolt torque 45 ft/lbs which is 60 NM, and fork spring bolt 10 to 14 ft/lbs which 14 to 18 NM, please confirm if that is right

[@BigBensCarsAndCycles]

spring bolts 18-22 ft lbs, torx-45 bolts 12-14 ft lbs

[@mojahedkar3220]

@@BigBensCarsAndCycles Ok, thank you so much for clarifying.

[@mikereynolds1981]

What is a reasonable cost to get this done at a dealership or would it be cheaper at a transmission shop? Ford Dealer told me 3,600

[@mikereynolds1981]

What you do this with 164,000 miles on it? Thank you

[@BigBensCarsAndCycles]

3600 is somewhat high, not by much. If they're doing actuators too then thats fine. And theres a lot of shops that won't touch the transmission. You can call around.

[@frankpa3263]

When putting shift to reverse or neutral it shaking? Do you think it is shift fork?

[@fortuneebouengsahola7448]

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]

What fault codes are you getting. And did you remove the shipping clips from the forks

[@fortuneebouengsahola7448]

@@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..

[@topgunpressurecleaning8930]

I have one of them clips broke on the bottom of the bearing like you showed. Is that OK to use like that?

[@BigBensCarsAndCycles]

Hi, no you should get a warranty replacement

[@topgunpressurecleaning8930]

@@BigBensCarsAndCycles it's just that plastic clip. It just holds the metal ring till installed. Looks like the bearing sleeve holds it in place.

[@BigBensCarsAndCycles]

@@topgunpressurecleaning8930 oh alright, worth a shot then

[@topgunpressurecleaning8930]

@@BigBensCarsAndCycles I hope so but my gut feeling says it'll be fine. If not it will be a hard lesson learned. 🤪

[@BigBensCarsAndCycles]

@@topgunpressurecleaning8930 take a picture and post it on my discord or Facebook group?

[@diverteddym]

Any lubrication required for the actuator?

[@BigBensCarsAndCycles]

just a touch of grease on the clutch fork tips and actuator gear

[@diverteddym]

@@BigBensCarsAndCycles forks come with their lubricant. But the actuator doesn't. Which grease should I use?

[@ChrisHarrison-z8m]

The Amazon link for the clutch assembly… will it work for a 2019 ford fiesta Se ?

[@BigBensCarsAndCycles]

Yes, it will

[@andresquinonezramirez9373]

Another important question for you actually very important DO I HAVE TO REPLACE THE FLYWHEEL?

[@HunterLeeBeane-to1ot]

I can confidently say I now can work on my own transmissions lol

[@HunterLeeBeane-to1ot]

What about fluid life tho? The dealer try’s to say it’s life time fluid definitely not and when and how do you get that changed not wanting to do it myself

[@promethieos1875]

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?

[@BigBensCarsAndCycles]

Hi, you can remove and reuse the bigger snap ring that comes pre installed

[@promethieos1875]

@@BigBensCarsAndCycles sweet thanks for the quick response!

[@promethieos1875]

Wait if I pull that snap ring off won't I have to relock the clutch? ​@@BigBensCarsAndCycles

[@BigBensCarsAndCycles]

@promethieos1875 no, the clutch only needs to be locked once you've unlocked it

[@promethieos1875]

@@BigBensCarsAndCycles alright, again I appreciate it! Your videos have been fantastic help!

[@raghavbajaj8974]

Sir, when we are changing dual clutch of Ford dps6 then do we have to change all parts in clutch housing?

[@BigBensCarsAndCycles]

You can clean and reuse everything but they're issue prone and good to replace

[@Anpu1804]

Hello , where did you order the parts , are they oem ?

[@BigBensCarsAndCycles]

@Anpu1804 yes they're oem and it's on amazon amzn.to/48ppwVJ

[@projectchurch7706]

Help I was using the same thing to hammer the clutch down and it work got the snap ring ect but then I spun the for with the special tool and the snap ring came off which caused it so come apart I tried all day to get back together but the clutch wouldn’t go back down it’s however 20 degrees outside so I am thinking maybe the metal is stuck or something

[@BigBensCarsAndCycles]

The clutch needs to be reset for it to go back down all the way, i have a video for that you can watch inside where its warm, and have a cup of hot coco at the same time

[@projectchurch7706]

@ haha thank you it was a new clutch I accidentally misinterpreted the video and spun actuator b 10 times it clicked but went right back and at that point the snap ring came up and now it won’t go back together do you think I locked the clutch or something when I spun it because it was new idk I’m super confused and hoping I didn’t break anything by hammering

[@projectchurch7706]

Added question does the clutch automatically lock or need reset rather when you take it out because I pulled it out after the snap ring came up.

[@KyleDelaney21]

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?

[@BigBensCarsAndCycles]

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"

[@KyleDelaney21]

You’re a good man Charlie Brown

[@TravisHadder-gg7uk]

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

[@BigBensCarsAndCycles]

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 lockedkzbin.info/www/bejne/rnLdgmZpiMR0eaMsi=a7-iBTAj-PfeibcZ

[@TravisHadder-gg7uk]

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?

[@BigBensCarsAndCycles]

@@TravisHadder-gg7uk a new oem or luk clutch will come locked. But other brands may not

[@TravisHadder-gg7uk]

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]

@@TravisHadder-gg7uk some aftermarket sellers sell slightly used luk clutches

[@leonardchinguri9288]

Is this a diesel engine Ford focus or it's a petrol engine? Is the clutch system the same on petrol engines and diesel?

[@RareAvoTrees]

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 ?

[@BigBensCarsAndCycles]

Correct

[@zourdiesel8579]

Awesome work Amigo 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@BigBensCarsAndCycles]

I'm glad it helped!

[@erichp-c3288]

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.

[@BigBensCarsAndCycles]

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

[@jakoblutz1892]

PC principle is also an excellent mechanic, who knew?

[@RealDj4040]

You don’t have a diy video replacing the black seals on that? With the new brown seals.

[@BigBensCarsAndCycles]

@RealDj4040 yeah I've got that

[@RotaryRocketeersRacing]

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????

[@BigBensCarsAndCycles]

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

[@omarkah7048]

Thanks man ❤😊

[@carolebohannon7503]

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.

[@Ryansgonnabreaksomething]

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.

[@Ryansgonnabreaksomething]

I have the 2015 focus a/t Trans

[@Ryansgonnabreaksomething]

Trans is overheating, and service faults the actuators keep clicking. Had to do a manual training the other training had error at end.

[@Ryansgonnabreaksomething]

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.