Pressure Plate and Clutch Disc Installation

Clutch Disc and Pressure Plate Installation

1. Temporarily install the clutch disc onto the splines of the transmission mainshaft. Make sure the clutch disc slides freely on the mainshaft.




2. Install the ring gear holder.
3. Apply Super High Temp Urea Grease to the splines (A) of the clutch disc (B), then install the clutch disc using the special tools.




4. Align a white mark (A) across the pressure plate (B) and flywheel (C).
5. Install the pressure plate (B) and the mounting bolts (D) finger-tight.




6. Install the special tools.
7. Turn the center screw (A) clockwise by hand to apply pressure on the diaphragm spring. Continue turning the center screw unit till it stops.




8. Be careful not to damage the pressure plate (A). Tighten (180° apart) the pressure plate mounting bolts (B) in a star pattern in several steps.

Mounting Bolt Torque 258 Nm (19 ft lbs)

9. Turn the center screw on the pressure plate compressor counterclockwise by hand to release the pressure, then remove the special tools.
10. Make sure the diaphragm spring fingers are all the same height.