Clutch Replacement

Flywheel, Clutch Plate And Clutch Cover:

SPECIAL TOOL REQUIRED (or equivalent)
- J-33169, Clutch alignment tool.

REMOVE OR DISCONNECT
1. Transmission, refer to Manual Transmission/Transaxle / Service and Repair.
2. Install J-33169 or a used clutch drive gear to support the clutch.
3. Mark the flywheel, clutch cover, and a clutch plate lug for alignment when installing.
4. Clutch cover bolts and washers.
5. Clutch cover and the clutch plate. Remove the clutch alignment tool.
6. Clean all parts with a clean, water dampened cloth to remove any fibers and the flywheel housing with solvent, then wipe dry.
7. Inspect all parts for wear and damage.
a. Contact surfaces for scoring and flatness with a straight edge. Driven plate run out must not be more than 0.508 mm (0.020 inch).
b. Friction pads for scoring, gouges, and loose rivets. Check to see if they are oil soaked.
c. All splines for nicks, burrs, and sliding fit.
d. Clutch cover spring for bending and breaks.

INSTALL OR CONNECT
1. Clutch plate and clutch cover assembly.
2. Install J-33169 clutch alignment tool or a used clutch drive gear to support the clutch cover and clutch plate.
3. Align the marks made during removal or, if new, align the lightest part of the clutch cover, identified by a yellow dot, with the heaviest part of the flywheel, identified by an "X".
4. Clutch cover to flywheel with washers and bolts.

CAUTION: Tighten each bolt one turn at a time to avoid warping the clutch cover.

5. Remove the clutch alignment tool.
6. Tighten clutch cover to the flywheel bolts to 34 Nm (25 lb ft).
7. Transmission.