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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR
88947HDX & 98947HD DODGE DIESEL
Before removal of the old clutch from the
vehicle unbolt the slave cylinder, leave the line connected and check for full
travel. Correct any hydraulic, release fork, or pivot ball issues before
proceeding.
Full travel of the slave must provide a
minimum of ½" travel of the release bearing.
- Follow transmission and clutch & flywheel
removal instructions per the factory shop manual.
- Reinstall the resurfaced or replacement
flywheel. Torque flywheel bolts to 100 ft. lbs. (Blue Loctite recommended.)
- Note the flywheel side of the new disc. (The
splined hub protrudes approximately 1/2 inch on the clutch side but
only 1/8 inch on the flywheel side) and install the clutch assembly
using the included alignment tool. Tighten cover bolts one turn at a time
progressing around the cover until the bolts are snug. Torque to 35 ft. lbs.
(Blue Loctite recommended.)
- Remove the snap ring on the I.D. of the
release bearing and remove it from the bearing carrier.
- Install the supplied O-ring in the groove on
the bearing carrier
- Using minimum lubricant, push the new bearing
onto the carrier. The O-ring will secure the bearing in place.
- Reinstall the bearing and fork assembly to
the bellhousing.
- Reinstall the transmission securing it with
two bolts.
- Before reinstalling the slave cylinder, check
that the fork has at least ½ inch free travel. Install the slave cylinder.
- BEFORE GOING FURTHER:
Put
the transmission in high gear, depress the clutch pedal, and using the
driveshaft if necessary, turn the output shaft of the transmission to confirm
clutch release.
- Ease the pedal back until you are unable to
turn the output shaft. The pedal travel indicates the distance from full
release to initial engagement and confirms adequate travel for full release.
- Complete reassembly according to the
procedure shown in the shop manual.
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