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Installation Procedure

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IMPORTANT: When the clutch driven plate requires replacement, the engine flywheel must also be replaced along with the clutch pressure plate as an assembly.
    Fig 1: Identifying Flywheel Sides
    GM1372416Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. The splined portion of the driven plate protrudes out of the plate more on one side than the other. The side that protrudes out more is the flywheel side. The arrow in the graphic indicates the front of the vehicle, or flywheel side of the driven plate.
  2. Fig 2: View Of Clutch Assembly
    GM802769Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Install the clutch pressure plate (2) and driven plate (6) to the dowel pins on the flywheel (5).
  4. Install the clutch pressure plate bolts (1) finger tight.
  5. Use the J 33169  in order to align the clutch driven plate to the clutch pilot bearing. See Special Tools and Equipment .
  6. Fig 3: Tightening Sequence
    GM71490Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  7. Tighten the clutch pressure plate bolts in the sequence shown, starting with the number one and following in numerical order.

    Tighten:  Tighten the clutch pressure plate bolts in sequence and evenly over 3 increments with the fourth increment to 28 N.m (21 lb ft).

  8. Remove the J 33169  . See Special Tools and Equipment .
  9. Install the manual transmission. Refer to Transmission Replacement in Manual Transmission - M35.