What should I know about replacing clutch bolts?
Clutch hardware must endure high loads! Be sure replacement bolts are of high quality and match OEM bolt configuration (i.e. if stock bolts are shouldered, replacement bolts should be shouldered as well.) What are the clutch bolt torque specifications?
When to replace the alignment pins on a clutch?
The alignment dowel pins properly locate the pressure plate to the flywheel for balance purposes and provide shear strength between the pressure plate and flywheel. The alignment dowel pins should always be replaced if they are worn, damaged, broken, or missing from the flywheel.
When to replace the pressure plate on a clutch?
Replace hardware if it is worn or if the factory service manual recommends replacement. -Always utilize the proper hardware (shouldered bolts, dowel pins, etc) to affix the pressure plate to the flywheel and the flywheel to the crankshaft. Failure to do so could result in a vibration, improper clutch operation or clutch failure.
What should I do before installing a clutch disc?
-Always clean the surfaces of the pressure plate and flywheel with brake parts cleaner or acetone before installing. -Install the clutch disc with the side indicating “Flywheel Side” against the flywheel.
Replace hardware if it is worn or if the factory service manual recommends replacement. -Always utilize the proper hardware (shouldered bolts, dowel pins, etc) to affix the pressure plate to the flywheel and the flywheel to the crankshaft. Failure to do so could result in a vibration, improper clutch operation or clutch failure.
Clutch hardware must endure high loads! Be sure replacement bolts are of high quality and match OEM bolt configuration (i.e. if stock bolts are shouldered, replacement bolts should be shouldered as well.) What are the clutch bolt torque specifications?
-Always clean the surfaces of the pressure plate and flywheel with brake parts cleaner or acetone before installing. -Install the clutch disc with the side indicating “Flywheel Side” against the flywheel.
The alignment dowel pins properly locate the pressure plate to the flywheel for balance purposes and provide shear strength between the pressure plate and flywheel. The alignment dowel pins should always be replaced if they are worn, damaged, broken, or missing from the flywheel.