Disc and Pressure Plate: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Ford Ranger. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Lubricate the transmission input shaft pilot bearing with grease.

Fig 1: Lubricating Transmission Input Shaft Pilot Bearing
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Adjust the clutch pressure plate.
1. Using a suitable press, press downward on the fingers until the adjusting ring moves freely.
2. Rotate the adjusting ring counterclockwise to compress the tension springs. Hold the adjusting ring in this position.
3. Release the pressure on the fingers. The adjusting ring will stay in the reset position.
  
  Fig 2: Adjusting Clutch Pressure Plate
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Using the special tool, position the clutch disc on the flywheel.

Fig 3: Positioning Clutch Disc On Flywheel
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NOTE: If reusing the clutch pressure plate and flywheel, align the marks made during removal.

Fig 4: Installing Clutch Pressure Plate

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Using the special tool, align the clutch disc and the clutch pressure plate. Install the bolts and tighten in a star pattern sequence.

NOTE: Before securing the transmission to the engine, connect the hydraulic line to the clutch slave cylinder.

Install the transmission.
- For additional information, refer to MANUAL TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION .