Clutch Assembly: Installation
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- If flywheel was removed, install NEW flywheel-to-crankshaft bolts and tighten to specification in a crisscross pattern. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Position clutch disc with damper springs toward transmission, and stamped letters "FLYWHEEL SIDE" toward flywheel. Use Clutch Arbor (J-33169) to support and center clutch disc.
- Position pressure plate onto flywheel. Match Gray paint spot on pressure plate with "X" marked on flywheel. Using a crisscross sequence, tighten pressure plate-to-flywheel bolts gradually and evenly to specification to prevent pressure plate distortion. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- To complete installation, reverse removal procedure. Tighten bolts and nuts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Fill transmission to proper level with appropriate fluid. See SERVICING - M/T article in MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS.
- Install flywheel if removed. Apply Thread Lock (PN 12345382) to flywheel bolts and loosely install bolts. Tighten bolts in sequence, in 3 increments, to specification. See Fig 1 . See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Position clutch disc with damper springs toward transmission, and stamped letters FLYWHEEL SIDE toward flywheel. Use Clutch Arbor (J-38836) to support and center clutch disc.
- Position pressure plate onto flywheel. Align match marks made during removal. Using a crisscross sequence, tighten pressure plate-to-flywheel bolts gradually and evenly to specification to prevent pressure plate distortion. See Fig 1 .
- To complete installation, reverse removal procedure. Tighten bolts and nuts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Fill transmission to proper level with appropriate fluid. See SERVICING - M/T article in MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS.