Clutch Assembly Replacement
REMOVAL PROCEDURE^ Tools Required
- J 33169 Clutch Alignment Tool
1. Raise the vehicle.
CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
2. Remove the transmission.
3. Mark the flywheel, cover plate, and pressure plate for installation alignment.
4. Install J 33169 through the cover plate, pressure plate, and into the flywheel for support during plate removal.
5. Remove the bolts and washers securing the clutch pressure plate and cover plate to the flywheel.
6. Remove J 33169 and the plates from the flywheel.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
^ Tools Required
- J 33169 Clutch Alignment Tool
1. Using J 33169 for installation alignment, position the pressure plate and cover plate to the flywheel.
2. Secure the plates to the flywheel with bolts and washers.
^ Use the marks made during removal to align the plates if using the old clutch assembly.
^ Tighten each bolt one turn at a time in order to avoid warping the clutch pressure plate cover. Use a criss-cross pattern for tightening the bolts.
^ Tighten the pressure and cover plate bolts for the NV1500 transmission to 45 Nm (33 ft. lbs.).
^ Tighten the pressure and cover plate bolts for the NV3500 to 40 Nm (29 ft. lbs.).
NOTICE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
3. Remove J 33169 from the clutch plates.
4. Install the transmission.
5. Lower the vehicle.
6. Test the transmission and clutch system for proper operation.