Clutch Assembly: Installation
- Replace release bearing and/or pilot bearing as necessary. Clean sealant from flywheel attaching bolt threads. Replace bolts if sealant cannot be removed. Coat bolt threads with Stud/Bearing Mount Sealer (EOAZ-19554-B), and install flywheel. Tighten bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
table.
- Position clutch disc on flywheel with damper springs facing away from flywheel. Hold in place with Clutch Aligner (T87C-7137-A).
- If reusing original pressure plate, align marks made during removal. Install pressure plate retaining bolts. Alternately tighten bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
table. Remove clutch aligner. Place transaxle on transmission jack.
- Lightly coat input shaft splines with Clutch Grease (C1AZ-19590-B). Install transaxle and remove transmission jack. Install crossmember and transaxle mount bolts.
- To complete installation, reverse removal procedure. Tighten all bolts/nuts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
table. Adjust clutch pedal free play. Fill transaxle with Mercon transmission fluid.
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