Clutch Release Bearing: Service and Repair

Installing Clutch Disc:

Pressure Plate Tightening Sequence:

1. Remove transaxle as described in MANUAL TRANSAXLE.
2. Install Flywheel Locking Tool No. T84P-6375-A or equivalent in a transaxle mounting hole on engine block, then engage tooth of locking tool into flywheel ring gear.
3. Loosen pressure plate cover attaching bolts evenly to avoid distorting cover. If same pressure plate and cover are to be installed, mark cover and flywheel so pressure plate can be installed in original position.
4. Remove pressure plate and clutch disc from flywheel.
5. Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
a. Clean splines on clutch disc and transaxle input shaft, then apply a small amount of Clutch Grease part No. C1AZ-19590-B or equivalent to clutch disc and input shaft splines. Avoid getting grease on on clutch face.
b. Position clutch disc plate onto flywheel as shown in Fig. 1.
c. Ensure three dowel pins on flywheel are aligned with dowel pins on pressure plate.
d. Finger tighten cover attaching bolts, then align clutch disc using tool T74P-7137-K or equivalent.
e. Evenly torque bolts to 13-20 ft. lbs. in sequence shown, Fig. 2.
f. Remove alignment tool, then install transaxle and perform clutch bleed procedure.