Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Vibe. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Install the clutch disc to the flywheel with the torsion springs offset toward the transaxle. Using a suitable clutch alignment arbor to center and hold in place the clutch disc on the flywheel.
- Install the clutch pressure plate to the flywheel. Secure the flywheel with the 6 clutch pressure plate cover bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the clutch pressure plate cover bolts to 19 N.m (14 lb ft).
- Remove the clutch alignment arbor.
- Lubricate the transaxle input shaft splines and clutch release bearing using a thin coat of wheel bearing grease GM P/N 1051344 (Canadian P/N 993037) or the equivalent.
- Install the manual transaxle assembly into the vehicle. Refer to Transaxle Replacement in Manual Transmission -MK5 or Transaxle Replacement in Manual Transaxle - MTN.