Clutch Assembly & Flywheel: Installation
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- Position clutch disc with damper springs toward transmission and stamped letters FLYWHEEL SIDE toward flywheel. Use Clutch Arbor (J-33169 for V6) or (J-38836 for V8) to support and center clutch disc.
- Position pressure plate onto flywheel. Using a crisscross sequence, tighten pressure plate bolts gradually and evenly to prevent distortion. See Fig 2 . On 6-Speed models, lightly lubricate fork ends and ball stud socket of clutch release fork. Lubricate bearing recess and fork groove of release bearing.
- Install clutch release fork "T" stud at fist detent position. DO NOT fully seat the clutch fork until the transmission is installed. On all models, to complete installation, reverse removal procedure. Tighten bolts and nuts to specification. Refer to the TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS table.