Clutch: Service Precautions

NOTE: Vehicles produced at the Toluca assembly plant, in Mexico, have conventional clutch and flywheel assemblies. Vehicles produced at Belvedere assembly plant have modular clutch assemblies.

Before beginning clutch service, check the 11th character of the Vehicle Identification Number (V.I.N.) to determine where it was produced. The 11th character is "D" for vehicles produced at Belvedere, or "T" for vehicles produced at Toluca.

For a vehicle produced at Belvedere assembly, refer to this manual for service information on the modular clutch assembly. For a vehicle produced at Toluca assembly, refer to the following information to determine proper service procedures.

Service parts stock only a Conventional Clutch Disc Assembly or a Modular Clutch Service Package to service Toluca built vehicles. The Modular Clutch Service Package contains the following parts:
- One modular clutch assembly
- One drive plate assembly
- One backing plate assembly
- Four drive plate to clutch bolts
- Eight drive plate to crankshaft bolts

If only the clutch disc requires replacement, obtain the clutch disc. Replace the clutch disc using the information in Service and Repair.

If the clutch pressure plate or flywheel requires replacement, obtain the Modular Clutch Service Package.