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Pressure Plate: Service and Repair



Clutch Drive Plate and Clutch Driven Plate

Tools Required

J 43482 Clutch Alignment Arbor

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the transmission.





2. Remove the clutch cover bolts one turn at a time, until spring pressure is relieved.





3. Remove the clutch cover and the clutch disc.

Installation Procedure





1. Install the clutch disc and the clutch cover.
2. Hand start the clutch cover to flywheel bolts, leaving the clutch cover loose enough to reposition for alignment.





3. Install the J 43482 in order to support the clutch cover to the flywheel assembly.





Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

4. Tighten the clutch cover to flywheel bolts in the sequence shown.

Tighten the bolts to 30 N.m (22 lb ft).

5. Recheck each bolt torque using the tightening sequence.
6. Remove the J 43482.

Important: Excessive amounts of lubricant on the input shaft splines may contaminate the clutch disc and cause clutch shudder.

7. Lubricate the inside diameter of the bearing.
8. Install the transmission.
9. Bleed the hydraulic system. Refer to Hydraulic Clutch Bleeding.
10. Connect the negative battery cable.

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