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Clutch Replace

Description:






1. Disconnect battery ground cable.

2. Raise and support vehicle.

3. Remove slave cylinder attaching bolts from bell housing.

4. Remove transmission as described under "Transmission, Replace"

5. Remove bell housing, then slide clutch fork from ball stud. Ball stud is threaded in housing and can be easily removed, if necessary.

6. Install tool No. J-33169, to support clutch assembly. Look for "X" mark on flywheel and on clutch cover, or white painted letter on clutch cover. if marks are not evident, mark flywheel and clutch cover for proper alignment during assembly.

7. Loosen clutch-to-flywheel attaching bolts evenly, one at a time, until spring pressure is released, then remove bolts, clutch and pressure plate assembly.

8. Clean pressure plate and flywheel mating surfaces and inspect flywheel for defects. Replace or repair as necessary.

9. Reverse procedure to install.