Centerforce Dual Friction Clutch - Clutch Basics

Now remove the four bolts securing the transmission to the bellhousing. All four can be taken free, as the input shaft will hold the trans in place.

With the trans out, remove the bellhousing with the clutch fork in place. We discovered an older finger-style aftermarket pressure plate attached to the original flywheel. The lower trans cover can now be removed, as it was captive around the back of the starter. Remember, keep a record of how you took things apart.

Our flywheel was showing its age. There were several areas that were glazed. We inspected the pilot bearing, and it was in excellent shape, so it wasn't removed. Had it been original, or showing wear, we would have changed it.

The Centerforce pressure plate was hung loosely with one top bolt in place. The disc, which is marked as to what side faces the engine, is then slipped up under the plate and located with the alignment tool. The tool fits all the way into the pilot bearing, exactly lining everything up for the 10-spline input shaft.

We had a spare flywheel resurfaced prior to starting the work, so we didn't have to stop to have the machining done. Either install a new flywheel or have a spare as we did for convenience. The contact surface was thoroughly washed with Justice Brothers Brake Cleaner. We torqued the flywheel bolts, moving side to side to 100 lb-ft, per the factory manual.

With everything properly aligned, the plate bolts were crisscross tightened so the tightening pressure was evenly distributed, and then each bolt was finally torqued to 35-38 lb-ft.