Clutch Disc and Pressure Plate

Clutch Disc and Pressure Plate - 4.6L

Special Tool(s):

Removal
1. Remove the transmission.

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

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

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








Installation

1. 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.

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, then install the pressure plate and new pressure plate bolts.
^ Tighten the pressure plate bolts in 2 stages in a star pattern.
- Stage 1: Tighten to 45 Nm (33 ft. lbs).
- Stage 2: Tighten an additional 60 degrees.
^ Remove the clutch aligner.





2. NOTE: Before securing the transmission to the engine, connect the clutch hydraulic line to the slave cylinder.

Install the transmission.





3. Bleed the clutch hydraulic system.