I've helped change two S2000 clutches and the alignment tool is helpful. You can get a universal tool at Pepboys for about $25 but I think we needed to modify it to get it to work. The kit included an aluminum rod with sleeves of various diameters. The problem we ran into is the sleeve we used needed to have the OD turned down a bit so it would slide through the pressure plate (If I remember correctly).

Like others have said, if you have a dowl that's the right length and diameter I'm sure it will work also. Hope this helped.

 

OK, the consensus here is the plastic tool is important. I've done a number of clutches over the years with a make-do alignment tool (usually a piece of broom stick pointed on one end) without problem.. so I'm gonna guess it has more to do with careful reassembly than a specific tool.

 

Huh? It will be on the shaft just the same and as perfect as can be the first time you step on the clutch.

 

If you can get an alignment tool then it's highly recommended.

I didn't have one, but the friction surface of the pressure plate and the friction disk are exactly the same diameter and the OEM pressure plate housing (and hence my beefed up PP) has access slots around it. I fitted the friction and pressure plates using the bolts to hold it in place snug but not tight. Then, using a flat blade screwdriver I went around the flywheel and ensured the edges were even, then tightened up the PP. Fitting the transmission by yourself whilst lying on your back under a car that is only about 50cm off the ground is no easy task at the best of times but with a non-aligned friction disk it would be hell.

But the fact is, if you can fit the transmission it's aligned. End of story.

 

I didn't think of that. Thanks for correcting me

 

thanks for all the useful info. I am going to contact ACT and see if they can send me one. If not I used to work at a trans shop so I am sure my old boss will have something for me.

Is this the right size allighnment tool/hub 24 spline, 26mm???????
Thanks again Kenny

UPDATE: Called ACT and they do not make one for the S2000
I guess it is off to the WTB forums or the trans shop........

 

I used a socket of the correct diameter. Worst case of not using the right tool, as was said previously, is that the transmission doesn't slide on, which requires realigning the clutch disk and trying again.

 

You can eyeball it no problem. Just use the flywheel surface as a reference point and just make sure the same amount of space is present all the way around the disc. Make sure the bolts for the pressure plate are threaded to apply some pressure to keep the parts from moving around. Honda wanted $87 for the alignment tool, and was simply too impatient to make one. The engine slid right on the spindle no problem.

This isn't a recommendation for everyone and I can easily see how it would be pretty easy to screw up if you are impatient though.

 

No No you can get a 2 dollar 24 spline 1 inch alignment tool from an auto parts store. they will show about 5 different ones that are 24 spline by 1 inch, get the one with the largest end or 26mm (end) that is what i used and it worked great.

 

Ok you guys that have replaced your s2000 clucth. HOW THE HELL DO YOU GET THE TOP LEFT SIDE TRANNY BOLT OFFF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! What a bitch. We didn't even put it back in because it's impossible. How did it take you guys to replace your clutchs?