Before installation
Test
fit both discs on the input shaft of the transmission.
Make sure they slide freely on the splines.
If
you are using an aftermarket bellhousing, it MUST be dial indicated to the
engine before installing the clutch. These
bellhousings typically are not centered and can cause release issues if not
addressed.
Clutch
installation
Remove
the pressure plate attachment nuts from the flywheel stand bolts (3/8”
12-point nuts). Notice the proper
orientation as noted above. Be sure
the unit is installed this way. Lift
the cover from the flywheel. The
top disc is a sprung hub configuration. After
removing the sprung hub disc you will see the floater plate.
The
floater plate drives off of the three stands mounted to the flywheel with
straps, which are bolted in position. This
is how the floater should fit when installing the unit in the car.
Note: the pressure plate stands each have shims on top of them.
Be sure they are in place when the unit is installed.
Remove
the three 5/16-18 capscrews and lift the floater plate out of the assembly.
The solid hub bottom disc can now be removed.
Install
the flywheel loctite or similar thread locker on the flywheel bolts.
Torque the flywheel bolts to 75-85 ft/lbs.
Slip
the top clutch disc (sprung hub disc) onto the clutch alignment shaft followed
by the floater plate and bottom clutch disc (solid hub).
Be sure the floater plate side that has the machined outer lip is
facing the transmission (i.e. the completely flat side towards the
flywheel).
Slide the clutch alignment tool into the
pilot bushing while positioning the floater plate over the drive lugs.
The three retaining straps should line up with the three 5/16-18 holes on
the flywheel surface.
Install
the three 5/16-18 capscrews through the strap and stand and into the flywheel
(note: the straps should line up
without any repositioning). Use a
threadlocker on the capscrews.
At this point make sure the floater plate
should have a slight gap between the friction surface and the bottom disc.
Place
the pressure plate over the stand bolts and torque the cover nuts to 30 ft/lbs, tightening them in a
star pattern so that the diaphragm is pulled down evenly.
Be sure the cover drive straps are aligned with the floater straps
and that each stand has its shims between the cover and the stand.
The
bellhousing and transmission can now be reinstalled. Be very careful not the let the transmission hang on the
clutch disc spline during reassembly as this may bend the clutch disc carrier,
which will cause release problem.
Other
modifications
If
using a safety bellhousing (and we strongly recommend you do), be sure to follow
the manufacturers instructions for proper bellhousing alignment.
Technical
help
Please visit our website
www.ramclutches.com for technical or product information.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
PROPER
FLYWHEEL BOLT TORQUE IS CRITICAL WHEN INSTALLING YOUR RAM STREET DUAL CLUTCH
SYSTEM. RAM STRONGLY RECOMMENDS
AFTERMARKET FLYWHEEL BOLTS FOR YOUR APPLICATION.
7/16”
BOLTS – 85 FT/LBS.
½”
BOLTS – 135 FT/LBS.
10mm
BOLTS – 65-70 FT/LBS.
11mm
BOLTS – 80-85 FT/LBS.
USE
A HIGH QUALITY AFTERMARKET BOLT SET AND RED LOCTITE ON THE THREADS.
GO THROUGH THE TORQUE SEQUENCE 3 TIMES.
RAM
FLYWHEEL BOLT SET PART NUMBERS ARE:
7/16
X 1
PN 575
½
X 1 (6 BOLT)
PN 596-6
½
X 1 (8 BOLT)
PN 596
10mm
– 1 x 1 (4.6L Ford)
PN 529
11mm
– 1.5 x .880 (LS1)
PN 528
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