Clutch Disc - Dodge Dakota Sport 2001 Service Manual

6 - 8 CLUTCH
SPECIFICATIONS (Continued)
DESCRIPTION
Flywheel Bolts-2.5L
Flywheel Bolts-3.9/5.2L

CLUTCH DISC

DESCRIPTION
The clutch disc friction material is riveted to the
disc hub (Fig. 4) . The hub bore is splined for instal-
lation on the transmission input shaft. The clutch
disc has cushion springs in the disc hub to dampen
disc vibrations during application and release of the
clutch.
Fig. 4 Clutch Disc-Typical
1 - FACING MATERIAL
2 - DAMPER SPRINGS
3 - HUB
OPERATION
The clutch disc is held onto the surface of the fly-
wheel by the force exerted by the pressure plate's
diaphragm spring. The friction material of the clutch
disc then transfers the engine torque from the fly-
wheel and pressure plate to the input shaft of the
transmission.
REMOVAL
(1) Raise vehicle.
(2) Remove transmission and clutch housing as
assembly. Refer to 21 Transmission and Transfer
Case for procedures.
N·m
95
75
(3) If clutch cover is only being removed for access
to another component, mark position of cover on fly-
wheel with small punch marks (Fig. 5).
1 - CLUTCH COVER
2 - PUNCH MARKS
3 - FLYWHEEL
(4) Loosen clutch cover bolts evenly and in rotation
to relieve spring tension. Loosen bolts a few threads
at a time to avoid warping cover.
(5) Remove cover bolts, clutch cover and clutch
disc.
INSTALLATION
(1) Clean flywheel surface with solvent. Scuff sand
surface with 120/180 grit emery cloth to remove
minor scratches and glazing.
(2) Check new clutch disc for runout and free oper-
ation on input shaft splines.
(3) Lubricate crankshaft pilot bearing with Mopar
high temperature bearing grease or equivalent.
(4) Position clutch disc to flywheel.
(5) Insert alignment tool or spare input shaft
through clutch disc and into pilot bearing (Fig. 6).
(6) Verify that disc hub is positioned correctly. The
raised portion of the hub faces away from the fly-
wheel (Fig. 7).
(7) Position clutch cover over disc and on flywheel.
(8) Install clutch cover bolts finger tight.
Ft. Lbs.
70
55
Fig. 5 Mark Clutch Cover Position
AN
In. Lbs.
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