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Installation Procedure

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  1. Align the Heavy Side of the flywheel assembly (stamped with an X), with the clutch cover Light Side (marked with paint).
    Fig 1: View Of Clutch Cover And Clutch Disc
    GM100733Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Install the J 29074-A  in order to support the clutch cover to the flywheel assembly.
    Fig 2: Identifying J 29074-A
    GM100752Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
  3. Install the clutch cover to flywheel bolts.

    Tighten: 

    1. Follow the tightening sequence. Tighten the bolts to 24 N.m (18 lb ft).
    2. Tighten the bolts to specifications. Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications .
      Fig 3: Locating Clutch Cover To Flywheel Bolts
      GM100744Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

  4. Remove the J 29074-A  .
  5. Lubricate the inside diameter of the bearing with GM P/N 12345777, or equivalent.
  6. Install the transmission. Refer to Transmission Replacement in Manual Transmission - M86/M94 Getrag.
  7. Bleed the hydraulic system. Refer to Hydraulic Clutch Bleeding .
  8. Connect the negative battery cable.