Clutch Housing - Dodge Dakota Sport 2001 Service Manual

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CLUTCH DISC (Continued)
Fig. 6 Aligning Clutch Disc
1 - FLYWHEEL
2 - CLUTCH COVER AND DISC
3 - CLUTCH DISC ALIGNMENT TOOL
Fig. 7 Clutch Disc Position
1 - DISC
2 - INSPECT THIS SURFACE
3 - CLUTCH COVER
4 - "FLYWHEEL SIDE" STAMPED ON THIS SURFACE
(9) Tighten cover bolts evenly (and in rotation) a
few threads at a time. Cover bolts must be tightened
evenly and to specified torque to avoid distorting
cover.
(10) Tighten clutch cover bolts to following torque:
• 2.5L bolts to 28 N·m (21 ft. lbs.).
• 5/16 in. bolts to 23 N·m (17 ft. lbs.).
• 3/8 in. bolts to 41 N·m (30 ft. lbs.).
(11) Apply light coat of Mopar high temperature
bearing grease to splines of transmission input shaft
and to release bearing slide surface of front bearing
retainer. Do not overlubricate shaft splines. This
could result in grease contamination of disc.
(12) Install transmission and clutch housing as
assembly. Refer to 21 Transmission and Transfer
Case for procedures.

CLUTCH HOUSING

DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - CLUTCH HOUSING
Clutch housing alignment is important to proper
clutch operation. The housing maintains alignment
between the crankshaft and transmission input
shaft. Misalignment can cause clutch noise, hard
shifting, incomplete release and chatter. It can also
result in premature wear of the pilot bearing, cover
release fingers and clutch disc. In severe cases, mis-
alignment can also cause premature wear of the
transmission input shaft and front bearing.
Housing misalignment is generally caused by
incorrect seating on the engine or transmission, loose
housing bolts, missing alignment dowels, or housing
damage. Infrequently, misalignment may also be
caused by housing mounting surfaces that are not
completely parallel. Misalignment can be corrected
with shims.
REMOVAL
(1) Raise vehicle and support vehicle.
(2) Remove transmission and clutch housing as
assembly. Refer to 21 Transmission and Transfer
Case for procedures.
(3) Remove release bearing, release fork and fork
boot from input shaft and clutch housing.
(4) Remove bolts attaching clutch housing to trans-
mission (Fig. 8).
INSTALLATION
(1) Clean mounting surfaces of transmission and
clutch housing. Use a wire brush if necessary fol-
lowed by a wax and grease remover, or similar sol-
vent. Also clean engine block surface as well.
(2) Position clutch housing on transmission and
install housing attaching bolts. Tighten A bolts to 38
N·m (28 ft. lbs.).
(3) Install release fork pivot ball stud to housing, if
necessary.
(4) Lubricate release bearing bore, release fork
contact surfaces, and release fork pivot stud with
Mopar high temperature bearing grease. Also lubri-
cate transmission input shaft splines, pilot hub and
bearing retainer slide surface with light coat of same
grease.
(5) Install release fork, bearing, and boot in hous-
ing. Be sure release fork boot is properly seated in
housing.
(6) Install transmission. Refer to 21 Transmission
and Transfer Case for proper procedures. Tighten the
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