Clutch Disc - Installation

INSTALLATION





WARNING: Chrysler LLC does not manufacture any vehicles or replacement parts that contain asbestos. Aftermarket products may or may not contain asbestos. Refer to aftermarket product packaging for product information. Whether the product contains asbestos or not, dust and dirt can accumulate on manual clutch parts during normal use. Follow practices prescribed by appropriate regulations for the handling, processing and disposing of dust and debris.

NOTE: Ensure that the clutch disk is properly centered as transaxle installation could be difficult.

1. Inspect clutch release bearing and lever for excessive wear and replace as necessary.
2. Clean the surfaces of the flywheel and pressure plate to make certain that all oil, grease, and rust have been removed.
3. Insert a suitable clutch alignment tool into the pilot of the crankshaft flange.
4. Position the clutch disc to the flywheel.
5. Install the clutch pressure plate (1) to the flywheel and clutch disc. Finger tighten the new pressure plate-to-flywheel bolts.
6. Tighten pressure plate bolts evenly and in rotation a few threads at a time.
7. Using a "star" pattern, torque pressure plate bolts to 16 Nm (12 ft. lbs.). Remove the clutch alignment tool.

CAUTION: Do not over lubricate shaft splines. This will result in grease contamination of disc.

8. Apply light coat of MOPAR(R) High Temperature Bearing Grease or equivalent to clutch disc hub and splines of transmission input shaft.
9. Install transaxle Removal and Replacement.