Clutch Disc: Service and Repair

Disc and Pressure Plate





Special Tool(s)

Removal
1. Remove the transmission.








2. CAUTION: If the clutch disc and pressure plate are to be reinstalled, bolts must be removed evenly or permanent damage to the diaphragm spring will occur resulting in complete clutch release.

Remove the bolts, clutch pressure plate and the clutch disc.
If the parts are to be reused, index-mark the clutch pressure plate to the flywheel.

Installation





1. Lubricate the transmission input shaft pilot bearing with grease.





2. Using the special tool, position the clutch disc on the flywheel.





3. NOTE: If reusing the clutch pressure plate and flywheel, align the marks made during removal.

Using the special tool, align the clutch disc and the clutch pressure plate. Install the bolts and tighten in a star pattern sequence.
^ A "L" is stamped by three bolt holes on the clutch pressure plate. Tighten these to specification first to make sure of correct clutch alignment.
4. Install the transmission.