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Removal Procedure

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  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE in General Information.
  2. Remove the transmission. Refer to TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENT in Manual Transmission - NV3500 or TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENT in Manual Transmission - NV1500.
  3. Mark the flywheel, cover plate, and pressure plate for installation alignment.
  4. Install J 33169  through the cover plate, pressure plate, and into the flywheel for support during plate removal.
    Fig 1: Installing Clutch Alignment Tool For Removing Clutch Pressure Plate & Cover Plate
    G01980131Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the bolts and washers securing the clutch pressure plate and cover plate to the flywheel.
  6. Remove J 33169  from the plates.
  7. Clean all the clutch parts with a clean, water dampened cloth in order to remove any fibers.
  8. Inspect all of the clutch parts for the following conditions:
    • Wear and damage
    • Scoring and flatness with a straight edge
    • Driven plate runout

      The runout must not be more than 0.508 mm (0.020 in).

    • Scoring, gouges, and loose rivets on the friction pads
    • Oil soaked friction pads
    • Nicks, burrs, and sliding fit on all splines
    • Bending and breaks in the clutch pressure plate cover spring
      Fig 2: Clutch Pressure Plate & Cover Plate
      G01980132Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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