Clutch Disc and Pressure Plate Installation

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Temporarily install the clutch disc onto the splines of the transmission mainshaft. Make sure the clutch disc slides freely on the mainshaft.
Apply a light coat of super high temp urea grease (P/N 08798-9002) to the crankshaft pilot bearing (A).

Fig 1: Identifying Crankshaft Pilot Bearing, Splines, Clutch Disc & Clutch Alignment Tool Set
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Apply super high temp urea grease (P/N 08798-9002) to the splines (B) of the clutch disc (C), then install the clutch disc using the clutch alignment tool set (D).
Install the pressure plate (A) and the mounting bolts (B) finger-tight.

Fig 2: Identifying Pressure Plate & Mounting Bolts
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Torque the mounting bolts in a crisscross pattern. Tighten the bolts in several steps to prevent warping the diaphragm spring.

PRESSURE PLATE MOUNTING BOLT TORQUE: 25 N.m (2.6 kgf.m, 19 lbf.ft)

Fig 3: Tightening Mounting Bolts

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Remove the ring gear holder (A), and the clutch alignment tool set (B).
Make sure the diaphragm spring fingers are all the same height.
Inspect the release bearing, and replace it if necessary.
Install the transmission (see TRANSMISSION INSTALLATION ).