Clutch Disc and Pressure Plate
Clutch Disc and Pressure PlateRemoval
1. Remove the transaxle.
2. CAUTION: Loosen the clutch pressure plate-to-flywheel bolts evenly, two turns at a time.
Remove the clutch pressure plate-to-flywheel bolts, the clutch disc, and the pressure plate. Discard the bolts.
Installation
NOTE: Clean the clutch pressure plate and flywheel with a commercial alcohol-based solvent so surfaces are free from oil film.
Do not use cleaners with a petroleum base. Do not immerse the clutch pressure plate in solvent.
1. Position the clutch disc on the clutch pressure plate. Using a suitable clutch aligner, centralize the clutch disc to the clutch pressure plate.
2. Using a suitable clutch aligner, position the clutch disc and clutch pressure plate on the flywheel. Install the six new clutch pressure plate-to-flywheel bolts.
^ Tighten the bolts evenly in a star pattern.
3. Remove the clutch aligner.
4. Install the transaxle.