Clutch Disc and Pressure Plate: Installation

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Apply a very small amount of grease in the clutch disc hub. Wipe off excess grease to avoid contaminating the clutch disc and affecting clutch function.

Using a suitable clutch disc aligner, position the clutch disc on the flywheel.

Item	Part Number	Description
1	-	Transaxle side
2	-	Engine side

Fig 1: Identifying Transaxle Side & Engine Side

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Position the clutch pressure plate on the flywheel and to the dowels. Install the 6 clutch pressure plate bolts.
- Tighten the bolts one turn at a time in a star pattern. Tighten to 29 Nm (21 lb-ft).

Fig 2: Locating Clutch Pressure Plate On Flywheel

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Apply a small amount of grease to:
- the clutch release fork fingers.
- the clutch release fork spring.
- the guide tube.
- the clutch slave cylinder end that contacts the release fork.
Install the clutch release bearing and the clutch release fork.

NOTE: Apply a very small amount of grease to the transmission input shaft end and on the splines.

Install the transaxle. For additional information, refer to MANUAL TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION article.