Removal and Replacement

Clutch Disc and Pressure Plate - 5.0L









Removal

WARNING: Do not breathe dust or use compressed air to blow dust from storage containers or friction components. Remove dust using government-approved techniques. Friction component dust may be a cancer and lung disease hazard. Exposure to potentially hazardous components may occur if dusts are created during repair of friction components, such as brake pads and clutch discs. Exposure may also cause irritation to skin, eyes and respiratory tract, and may cause allergic reactions and/or may lead to other chronic health effects. If irritation persists, seek medical attention or advice. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.

1. Remove the transmission. For additional information, refer to Manual Transaxle/Transmission - MT82 Getrag 6-Speed Removal.

2. NOTICE: Loosen the bolts evenly to prevent clutch pressure plate damage.

NOTE: If the parts are to be reused, index-mark the pressure plate to the flywheel.

Remove the 6 pressure plate bolts, remove the pressure plate and the clutch disc.

- Discard the pressure plate bolts.





Installation

1. Inspect the flywheel. For additional information, refer to Flywheel Runout Check in Manual Transaxle/Transmission and Clutch - General Information Flywheel Runout Check.





2. NOTE: If installing the original pressure plate, align it using the index marks made during removal.

NOTE: Always install new pressure plate bolts.

Using a suitable clutch aligner, position the clutch disc on the flywheel, install the pressure plate and 6 new pressure plate bolts. Turn the bolts 1-2 turns at a time in a star pattern until the clutch is fully secured.

- Tighten the pressure plate bolts in 2 stages in a star pattern.
- Stage 1: Tighten to 47 Nm (35 lb-ft).

- Stage 2: Tighten an additional 60 degrees.





3. NOTE: Before securing the transmission to the engine, connect the clutch hydraulic tube to the slave cylinder.

Install the transmission. For additional information, refer to Manual Transaxle/Transmission - MT82 Getrag 6-Speed Installation.

4. Bleed the clutch hydraulic system. For additional information, refer to Manual Transaxle/Transmission and Clutch - General Information Service and Repair.

5. If the clutch was replaced, use the scan tool to perform the Misfire Monitor Neutral Profile Correction procedure, following the on-screen instructions.