Installation Procedure
- Inspect the clutch pressure plate (2) and the clutch driven plates (1) for wear or damage. Repair or replace as necessary.
- Using the DT-49267 tool (3), align the two clutch driven plates.
- Use NEW clutch pressure plate bolts in order to maintain proper torque. Apply sealant to the threads to make certain the bolts do not come loose. Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants and Sealers .
- Do Not use air tools to install the clutch pressure plate bolts.
- Install the clutch driven plate and clutch pressure plate to the engine flywheel with the clutch alignment tool still installed in the clutch assembly.
- If reusing the clutch pressure plate, align the previously created mark on the flywheel with the alignment mark on the pressure plate.
- Install the six NEW clutch pressure plate bolts (4) finger tight.
- Install J 42386-A
tool and bolts. Use one M10 1.5 X 25 mm and one M10 1.5 X 45 mm bolt for proper tool operation.
Tighten the J 42386-A tool bolts to 50 (37 lb ft).
- Tighten the clutch pressure plate bolts using the following sequence:
- Tighten all the clutch pressure plate bolts in sequence and evenly to 15 (11 lb ft).
- Tighten all the clutch pressure plate bolts in sequence and evenly to 35 (26 lb ft).
- Tighten all the clutch pressure plate bolts in sequence and evenly to 70 (52 lb ft).
- Install the eight bell housing bolts (1) and tighten to 50 (37 lb ft).
- Remove the driveline support assembly with the transaxle. Refer to Transmission Replacement .
- Lower the vehicle.
NOTE:
CAUTION:
Refer to Fastener Caution .