Clutch allignment?

[Jersthecool]

So I'm just finishing up painting my bay and putting the engine back together and being the first time ever doing this I just found out I need a clutch alignment tool to get the clutch, pressure plate and flywheel all lined up. I don't however have that tool so I'm wondering what my options are. It's an exedy stage 2, 3 puck clutch and this time I'm putting on a 13lb lightweight flywheel as well. Do I need to find one of these tools and are they clutch type/brand specific or is there some other way I can do it that will not screw up the alignment because if I got it back in my car and the alignment was off I'd probably go crazy.

[future]

The tool is a dollar at the store? Lol just buy it

[rcdad123]

clutch alignment tools are cheap. they usually come with clutch kits. you can probably pick one up for less than 10 bucks at your local parts store.

[fliprayzin240sx]

Nissan uses the same shaft for the most part so just get a nissan specific alignment tool. Or you got a blown old transmission, just cut the damn input shaft and be your life time alignment tool.

You need this tool or else you'll have a hell of a time getting your transmission in.

[Jersthecool]

Didn't know there was one general tool that's car make specific. Thought it would have been clutch brand specific. Thanks for the info definitely saves a bunch of time just being able to go to the part store and get one.

[jr_ss]

Or you got a blown old transmission, just cut the damn input shaft and be your life time alignment tool.

That's exactly what I did when my SR trans took a shit. Such a handy tool.