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Pressure Plate: Service and Repair

Removal
1. Remove the manual transmission.
2. Remove the clutch disc and pressure plate.





1 Remove the pressure plate bolts in a uniform sequence.
2 Remove the clutch disc and pressure plate.

Installation

1. Note: The clutch disc is marked "Flywheel side" for correct installation.





Using the special tool, align the clutch assembly.





2. Locate the clutch pressure plate on the flywheel dowels and tighten the bolts in a diagonal sequence.
3. Remove the special tool.

4. Note: Make sure that the input shaft of the transmission is moved squarely into the hub of clutch disc. Do not bend in any direction.

Install the manual transmission.
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