Clutch Disc: Service and Repair

Clutch Disc and Pressure Plate - 4.0L

Clutch Disc and Pressure Plate:

Removal
1. Remove the transmission.

2. CAUTION: 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, then remove the pressure plate and the clutch disc. Discard the pressure plate bolts.





Installation

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

NOTE: Always install new pressure plate bolts.

1. Inspect the flywheel.
2. Using a suitable clutch aligner, position the clutch disc on the flywheel, then install the pressure plate and 6 new pressure plate bolts.
^ Tighten the bolts in a star pattern.
^ Tighten to 35 Nm (26 lb-ft).

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

Install the transmission.
4. Bleed the clutch hydraulic system.