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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 1469598  Size: SH
  1. Remove the manual transmission. Refer to Transmission Replacement .
  2. Remove the clutch pressure plate bolts.
  3. Remove the clutch pressure plate and driven disc from the dowel pins on the flywheel.

Installation Procedure

Important: When the clutch driven plate requires replacement, the engine flywheel must also be replaced along with the clutch pressure plate as an assembly.


    Object Number: 1469346  Size: SH
  1. The splined portion of the driven plate protrudes out of the plate more on one side than the other. The side that protrudes out more is the transmission side. The arrow in the graphic indicates the front of the vehicle, or flywheel side of the driven plate.

  2. Object Number: 1469598  Size: SH
  3. Install the clutch pressure plate and driven plate to the dowel pins on the flywheel.
  4. Install the clutch pressure plate bolts finger tight.
  5. Using a commercially available universal clutch alignment tool, align the clutch driven plate to the clutch pilot bearing.
  6. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 71490  Size: SH
  7. Tighten the clutch pressure plate bolts in the sequence shown, starting with the number one and following in numerical order.
  8. Tighten

    1. Tighten all the clutch pressure plate bolts in sequence and evenly to 30 N·m (22 lb ft).
    2. Loosen bolts (1, 2, 3) 180 degrees. Re-torque bolts (1, 2, 3) in sequence and evenly 30 N·m (22 lb ft).
    3. Loosen bolts (4, 5, 6) 180 degrees. Re-torque bolts (4, 5, 6) in sequence and evenly 30 N·m (22 lb ft).
  9. Install the manual transmission. Refer to Transmission Replacement .