Dodge ram truck 3500 1996 Service Manual page 264

6 - 2 CLUTCH
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G E N E R A L I N F O R M A T I O N (Continued)
FACING
MATERIAL
FACING
MATERIAL
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J9406-8
1DIESEL 1
J9406-10
Fig. 2 Clutch Disc—V8 Engine
A 312.5 mm (12.3 in.) diameter clutch disc is used
with diesel and V10 engines (Fig. 3) and (Fig. 4).
DAMPER
SPRINGS (5)
1VIOl J9406-9
Fig. 3 Clutch Disc—¥10 Engine
Fig. 4 Clutch Disc—Diesel Engine
All the discs have damper springs in the hub. The
281 mm discs have four springs while the 312.5 mm
disc has five springs. The damper springs provide
smoother torque transfer and disc engagement.
CLUTCH COWEFt APPOCAT10I
Two clutch covers are used for all applications. The
281 mm cover (Fig. 5), is used for 3.9L, 5.2L and 5.9L
gas engine applications.
COVER
281 mm
(11
m.)
\V6N8]
J9406-12
Fig. 5 Clutch Cover—¥6/¥8 Gas Engine