Centering clutch disc and removing and installing pressure plate

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Loosen and tighten evenly in stages, alternating in a diagonal pattern.
When removing, reverse position of flywheel retainer 3067.

Fig 1: Centering Clutch Disc And Removing And Installing Pressure Plate
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CAUTION:
- Pressure plate contact surface and clutch disc must make full contact with flywheel.
- Tighten mounting bolts evenly in a diagonal pattern to prevent damage to the centering holes in the pressure plate housing and the centering pins in the flywheel.