Clutch: Service and Repair

Clutch Assembly Replacement

Special Tools

J 5824-A Clutch Alignment Tool

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the transmission. Refer to Transmission Replacement (Transmission Replacement).




2. Remove the clutch pressure plate bolts.
Note: Dowel pins are used to align the flywheel and pressure plate. When removing the pressure plate check to see if the dowel pins are rusted into the pressure plate, if so remove, clean, and reinstall the dowel pins into the correct location(s) on the flywheel.

3. Remove the clutch pressure plate and disc from the dowel pins.

Installation Procedure




1. If equipped with a 4.8L or 6.0L engine, install the clutch pressure plate and driven plate to the dowel pins.
2. Install J 5824-A in order to align the clutch.
3. Install the clutch pressure plate bolts finger tight.





Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

4. If equipped with a 4.8L or 6.0L engine, tighten the clutch pressure plate bolts in the sequence shown.

Tighten the bolts to 70 Nm (52 lb ft).

5. Remove the J 5824-A .
6. Install the transmission. Refer to Transmission Replacement (Transmission Replacement).