Clutch Assembly: Installation

Position clutch disc with damper springs toward transmission and side marked FLYWHEEL SIDE toward flywheel. Use Clutch Arbor (J-38836) to support and center clutch disc.
Position pressure plate onto flywheel. Using a crisscross sequence, tighten pressure plate attaching bolts gradually and evenly to prevent distortion. Install ball stud locking screw and tighten ball stud (if removed). Install aluminum spacers. Install clutch housing cover bolts. Install clutch housing to engine, ensuring clutch release fork engages release bearing.
To complete installation, reverse removal procedure. Tighten all bolts and nuts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS table at end of article.

Fig 1: Exploded View of RWD Clutch Assembly

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