Clutch Replacement

Flywheel, Clutch Plate And Clutch Cover:

TOOLS REQUIRED:
- J-33169, Clutch alignment tool.

REMOVE OR DISCONNECT
1. Transmission, refer to Manual Transmission / Service and Repair.
2. Install J-33169 clutch alignment tool or a used clutch drive gear to support the clutch. Mark the flywheel, clutch cover, and a pressure plate lug for alignment when installing.
3. Clutch cover bolts and washers.
4. Clutch cover assembly and the clutch plate. Remove the clutch alignment tool.
5. Clean all parts with a clean, water dampened cloth to remove fibers.

Inspect:
- All parts for wear and damage and contact surfaces for scoring and flatness with a straight edge. Driven plate run out must not be more than 0.508 mm (0.020 in).
- Friction pads for scoring, gouges, and loose rivets. Check to see if they are oil soaked.
- All splines for nicks, burrs, and sliding fit.
- Clutch cover spring for bending and breaks.

INSTALL OR CONNECT
1. Clutch plate and clutch cover assembly to flywheel with J-33169 clutch alignment tool or a used clutch drive gear to support the clutch.
2. 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".
3. Washers and bolts securing the clutch plate and clutch cover assembly to the flywheel tightening each screw one turn at a time to avoid warping the clutch cover. Tighten bolts to 45 Nm (33 lb ft).
4. Remove the clutch alignment tool.
5. Transmission.