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Transmission & Clutch Assembly: Installation

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  1. Using clutch aligner, install clutch disc and pressure plate. Install flywheel holder. Tighten pressure plate mount bolts evenly in a crisscross pattern.
  2. Lightly grease contact surfaces of disc hub splines, release bearing and release lever. Install transmission and drive shaft. Install slave cylinder with bleed screw at bottom.
  3. To preload center bearing on models with slide on center mount, move bracket .16-.24" (4-6 mm) forward in slots. To preload center bearing on models without slide on center mount, move bracket .08-.16" (2-4 mm) forward in slots. Install and tighten NEW drive shaft flange lock nuts.
  4. On models with automatic stability and traction control, adjust throttle plate clearance to .02-.04" (.5-1.0 mm). To complete installation, reverse removal procedure.
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