Clutch Disc: Service and Repair

Exploded View Of Clutch Assembly:

REMOVAL

1. Disconnect battery ground cable, then the clutch master cylinder from clutch pedal.
2. Raise and support vehicle, then remove starter.
3. Disconnect hydraulic coupling at transmission with coupling disconnect tool No. T88T-70522-A or equivalent by sliding white plastic sleeve toward slave cylinder and tugging on tube.
4. Remove transmission. If original components are to be reinstalled scribe pressure plate/cover and fly wheel for assembly reference.
5. Loosen pressure plate and cover attaching bolts evenly until pressure plate springs are completely expanded, then remove bolts.
6. Remove pressure plate, cover assembly, and clutch disc from flywheel. Remove pilot bearing, if required.

INSTALLATION

NOTE: Clean the pressure plate and flywheel surface with a suitable commercial alcohol base solvent to be sure that surfaces are free from any oil film. Do not use cleaners with a petroleum base and do not immerse the pressure plate in the solvent.

1. Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
a. Before tightening pressure plate bolts, insert clutch alignment tool No. T74P-7137-k or equivalent into clutch pilot bearing hole. Ensure clutch disc is properly aligned on flywheel.

Pressure Plate Tightening Sequence:

b. Torque pressure plate bolts in sequence to 21-32 N.m 15-24 ft lbs.
3. Install the transmission.
4. Connect the coupling by pushing the male coupling into the slave cylinder female coupling.
5. Connect the hydraulic clutch master cylinder push rod to the clutch pedal.
6. Bleed the clutch system (only if required).
7. When battery has been disconnected and then reconnected, abnormal drive symptoms may be noted for 10 or more miles due to Powertrain Control Module (PCM) reset.