Dodge RAM TRUCK 1500 1995 Service Manual page 261

6 -12 CLUTCH B R
CLUTCH COVER AND DISC REMOVAL
(1) Raise vehicle.
(2) Remove transmission and transfer case if
equipped. Refer to Group 21 for procedures.
(3) > On models with NV4500 transmission, remove
clutch slave cylinder from clutch housing (Fig. 1).
Then remove transmission and clutch housing from
engine (Fig. 2).
MOUNTING
STUDS
19-26 N-m
(170-230 in. lbs.]
FLUID
LINE
CLUTCH
HOUSING
SLAVE
CYLINDER
J9406-13
Fig. 1 Slave Cylinder Mounting
CLUTCH
HOUSING
NV4500
TRANSMISSION
J9406-16
Fig. 2 Transmission/Clutch Housing (With NV4500)
(4) Support engine with wood block and adjustable
jack stand (Fig. 3). Supporting engine is necessary to
avoid undue strain on engine mounts.
(5) If clutch cover will be reused, mark position of
cover on flywheel with paint or scriber (Fig. 4).
(6) Insert clutch alignment tool in clutch disc and
into pilot bushing. Tool will hold disc in place when
cover bolts are removed.
(7) If clutch cover will be reused, loosen cover bolts
evenly, only few threads at a time, and in a diagonal
pattern (Fig. 5). This relieves cover spring tension
evenly to avoid warping.
(8) Remove cover bolts completely and remove
cover, disc and alignment tool.
J9106-22
Fig. 3 Supporting Engine With Jack Stand And
Wood Block (Diesel Model Shown)
FLYWHEEL
ALIGNMENT
MARKS
(SCRIBE OR PAINT)
CLUTCH
COVER
J9406-17
Fig. 4 Marking Clutch Cover Position
CLUTCH COWER AND DISC INSTALLATION
(1) Check runout and free operation of new clutch
disc:
(a) Install disc on transmission input shaft
splines and check fit. Disc should slide freely on
splines.
(b) Leave disc on shaft and check disc runout
with dial indicator.
(c) Position indicator plunger about 1/4 inch from
outer edge of disc facing.
(d) Runout should not exceed 0.5 mm (0.020 in.).
Obtain another clutch disc if runout exceeds this
limit.
(2) Lubricate crankshaft pilot bearing with Mopar
high temperature bearing grease.
(3) Insert clutch alignment tool in clutch disc hub.