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CLUTCH
7C-11
2. Wash all parts, except driven disc and throwout
bearing, in cleaning solvent.
NOTE: The clutch release bearing is permanently
packed with lubricant and should not be soaked in
cleaning solvent as this will dissolve the lubricant.
3. Inspect pressure plate and flywheel for scores on the
contact surfaces. Use a straight-edge and check for flatness
of contact surfaces.
Fig. 7C-15 Clutch Pilot Bearing Removal
which time it should be cleaned and inspected for excessive
wear or damage and should be replaced if necessary.
To remove, install Tool J 1448 and remove bearing from
crankshaft (Fig. 7C-15). In replacing this bearing, use Tool
J 1522. Place bearing on pilot of tool with radius in bore of
bearing next to shoulder on tool and drive into crankshaft.
Lubricate with several drops of machine oil.
Fig. 7C-14 Retracting Spring Location (Typical)
4. Check release bearing for roughness and free fit on
the sleeve of the transmission clutch gear bearing retainer.
Replace retainer if rough.
5. Inspect clutch disc for worn, loose or oil soaked
facings, broken springs, loose rivets, etc. Replace if necessary.
6. Examine splines in hub and make sure they slide freely
on splines of transmission clutch shaft. If splines are worn,
the clutch disc or clutch gear should be replaced as necessary.
7. Inspect clutch fork ball socket and fingers for wear
and ball retaining spring for damage. Spring should hold fork
tightly to ball stud.
NOTE: Ball spring on fork may be bent in toward fork
if necessary.
8. Inspect ball stud for wear. Replace if scored.
9. Check run-out of transmission pilot hole in clutch
housing by removing a flywheel bolt and installing a dial
indicator. The run-out should not exceed .015".
10. Lubricate ball stud before reassembly.
Assembly
1. Install the pressure plate in the cover assembly, lining
up the punch marks on the edge of the pressure plate with
the punch marks on the edge of the cover.
2. Install pressure plate retracting springs and drivestrap
to pressure plate bolts and lock washers and tighten to 11 ft.
lbs. torque. The clutch is now ready to be installed.
PILOT BEARING REPLACEMENT
The clutch pilot bearing is an oil impregnated type
bearing pressed into the crankshaft. This bearing requires
attention when the clutch is removed from the vehicle, at
2
1. J 1622 PI LOT BEARING DRIVER
2. J 5824 OR J 23720 CLUTCH PI LOT TOOL
3. J 1448 PI LOT BEARING PULLER
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Fig. 7C-16 Special Tools
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