Clutch Disc - Dodge RAM 1500 1998 Owner's Manual

DR
CLUTCH (Continued)
CONDITION
Partial engagement of clutch disc.
One side of disc is worn and the
other side is glazed and lightly
worn.
SPECIFICATIONS
DESCRIPTION
Slave Cylinder Nuts
Clutch Master Cylinder
Nuts
Pressure Plate Bolts - V6
& V8
Pressure Plate Bolts - V10
Pressure Plate Bolts -
Diesel
Release Bearing Pivot
Flywheel Bolts

CLUTCH DISC

REMOVAL
(1) Support engine with wood block and adjustable
jack stand, to prevent strain on engine mounts.
(2) Remove transmission and transfer case, if
equipped.
(3) If pressure plate will be reused, mark the posi-
tion on flywheel with paint or scriber (Fig. 1). Also
note location marks on the pressure next to the bolt
holes. The mark will be a L or a circle with an X in
it.
(4) Insert clutch alignment tool through clutch disc
and into pilot bushing, to hold disc in place while
removing bolts.
(5) Loosen pressure plate bolts evenly, a few
threads at a time and in a diagonal pattern to pre-
vent warping the plate.
(6) Remove bolts completely and remove pressure
plate, disc and alignment tool.
POSSIBLE CAUSES
1. Clutch pressure plate position
incorrect.
2. Clutch cover, spring, or release
fingers bent or distorted.
3. Clutch disc damaged or
distorted.
4. Clutch misalignment.
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
N·m
23
28
50
30
30
23
95
INSTALLATION
(1) Check runout and free operation of new clutch
disc.
(2) Lubricate crankshaft pilot bearing with a NLGI
- 2 rated grease.
(3) Install clutch alignment tool in clutch disc hub
with the raised side of hub is facing away from the
flywheel.
NOTE: Flywheel side is imprinted on the disc face.
(4) Install alignment tool in pilot bearing and posi-
tion disc on the flywheel.
(5) Position pressure plate over disc and onto the
flywheel (Fig. 2).
(6) Align and hold pressure plate in position and
install bolts finger tight.
(7) Tighten bolts evenly and a few threads at a
time in a diagonal pattern.
CAUTION: Bolts must be tightened evenly and to
specified torque to avoid warping pressure plate
cover.
CORRECTION
1. Replace clutch disc and cover.
2. Replace clutch disc and cover.
2. Replace clutch disc.
4. Check alignment and runout of
flywheel, disc, pressure plate, andør
clutch housing. Correct as
necessary.
Ft. Lbs.
17
21
37
22.5
22.5
17
70
CLUTCH 6 - 5
In. Lbs.
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