Pressure Plate: Service and Repair

- Tool Required:
- J 33169 Clutch Alignment Tool

REMOVE OR DISCONNECT

Important:





- Install J 33169 clutch alignment tool or a used clutch drive gear to support the clutch.
- Mark the flywheel, clutch cover, and a clutch plate lug for alignment when installing.





1. Clutch cover bolts and washers.
2. Clutch cover and the clutch plate. Remove the clutch alignment tool.

Clean
1. All parts with a clean, water dampened cloth to remove any fibers.
2. Flywheel housing with solvent. Wipe dry.

Inspect
- All parts for wear and damage.
- 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).
- 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.

Important:
- Install J 33169 clutch alignment tool or a used clutch drive gear to support the clutch cover and clutch plate.
- 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".

2. Clutch cover to flywheel with washers and bolts.

Important:
- Tighten each bolt one turn at a time to avoid warping the clutch cover.
- Remove the clutch alignment tool.

Tighten
- Clutch cover to the flywheel bolts to 40 Nm (29 ft. lbs.).

3. Transmission.