Installation Procedure

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Fig 1: Flywheel-To-Crankshaft Bolts

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NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .

Install the flywheel and the new flywheel-to-crankshaft bolts. Hand start the bolts.
Tighten the flywheel-to-crankshaft bolts in a crisscross pattern.
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 53 N.m plus 25 degrees (39 lb ft) plus 25 degrees.

Fig 2: Clutch Pressure Plate & Bolts

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IMPORTANT: Ensure that the straps on the clutch pressure plate fit into the slots on the flywheel, flexplate.

Install the clutch disc and the clutch pressure plate assembly to the flywheel.
Loosely install the clutch pressure plate bolts.

Fig 3: J 43482 & Clutch Disc

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Install the J 43482 in the clutch disc and push in until it bottoms out in the crankshaft. See Special Tools .

Fig 4: Pressure Plate Assembly & Bolts

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IMPORTANT: Do not tighten the pressure plate assembly bolts more than half a turn at a time or the pressure plate assembly may warp.

Tighten the pressure plate assembly bolts using a progressive crisscross pattern to prevent warping of the pressure plate assembly.
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 24 N.m (17 lb ft).

IMPORTANT: Excessive amounts of lubricant on the input shaft splines can contaminate the clutch disc and cause clutch shudder.

Lightly lubricate the input shaft splines with clutch spline lubricant P/N 21005995 or equivalent.
Install the transaxle. Refer to Transmission Replacement .
Bleed the clutch hydraulic system. Refer to Hydraulic Clutch Bleeding .