What happens if clutch is misaligned?
Misalignment also prevents the release bearing from centralizing itself on the cover assembly diaphragm, resulting in clutch shudder, vibration, severe diaphragm finger wear, premature release bearing failure, and severe gearbox input shaft sleeve wear.
Can you align a clutch without the tool?
Installing a clutch with a clutch alignment tool is definitely preferred, and in some cases may be required. But for many installs, a little ingenuity is all you need to install your clutch without relying on tools you don’t need.
Which way does a clutch plate go?
The flush side of the clutch disk goes towards the engine.
Are all clutch alignment tools the same?
Every application has a different clutch tool. These three tools look similar, and may even mesh together, but they are all different. The two on the right are 26-splines and 48-splines.
Can you fit a clutch the wrong way round?
If the driven plate is fitted the wrong way round, the clutch could be completely inoperative and damage will result.
Where does the alignment tool go in a clutch?
The tool should stick all the way through the spines on the disc. Then place the clutch on the flywheel, and engage the alignment tool into the pilot bushing or bearing in the center of the crankshaft. Push the clutch tight to the flywheel. The tool goes into the clutch disc, and then the tool is installed into the bearing on the flywheel.
How does a clutch work in a manual transmission?
In a manual transmission system, a clutch is used to connect the engine and input shaft together. When the engine generates power, it has an output shaft which sends the power to the input shaft.
What’s the best way to replace a clutch disc?
Always align the input shaft precisely with the opening in the center of the clutch disc. Slide the transmission forward to engage the input shaft splines with the clutch disc hub. Then, push the transmission forward so that the end of the input shaft engages with the pilot bushing in the flywheel.
What happens when you put a new clutch on a car?
Installing a new clutch is an exercise in frustration, mainly because you have to manhandle a giant transmission underneath your car. The last thing you want to do is have to start all over because the clutch disc slipped out of alignment and won’t engage with the input shaft.
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