Installation Procedure

Install the clutch disc to the flywheel with the torsion springs offset toward the transaxle. Use the J 34860 in order to center and hold in place the clutch disc on the flywheel.

Fig 1: Installing Clutch Assembly
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Install the clutch pressure plate to the flywheel. Secure the flywheel with the 6 clutch pressure plate cover bolts.
Tighten

Tighten the clutch pressure plate cover bolts to 19 N.m (14 lb ft).
Remove the J 34860 .
Lubricate the transaxle input shaft splines and clutch release bearing using a thin coat of wheel bearing grease GM P/N 1051344 (Canadian P/N 993037) or the equivalent.
Install the manual transaxle assembly into the vehicle. Refer to TRANSAXLE REPLACEMENT in Manual Transmission -MK5 or TRANSAXLE REPLACEMENT in Manual Transaxle - MTN.