Clutch Disc: Service and Repair

Clutch Disc and Pressure Plate









Removal

1. Remove the transaxle.

2. NOTICE: Loosen the clutch pressure plate retaining bolts evenly, by two turns at a time.

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






Installation

1. NOTICE: Be sure the clutch is installed correctly in the pressure plate. The side of the clutch marked gearbox side faces the pressure plate fingers. Failure to install the clutch plate will damage the clutch assembly during installation on the flywheel.

NOTICE: Do not use cleaners with a petroleum base and do not immerse the clutch pressure plate in solvent or damage may occur.

Position the clutch disc on the clutch pressure plate with the side of the clutch marked gearbox side facing the pressure plate fingers. Using a suitable clutch aligner, centralize the clutch disc to the clutch pressure plate.






2. NOTE: Tighten the clutch pressure plate-to-flywheel bolts finger tight and then evenly by two turns at a time to the specified torque.
Using a suitable clutch aligner, position the clutch disc and clutch pressure plate on the flywheel. Install the 6 new clutch pressure plate-to-flywheel bolts.

- Tighten the bolts evenly two turns at a time in the pattern shown.

- Tighten to 29 Nm (21 lb-ft).






3. Install the transaxle.