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Clutch Assembly: Installation

  1. To install, coat pressure plate bolts with Loctite 270 or 271 and reverse removal procedure. Align cut-out in flywheel to allow right drive shaft flange passing clearance (if equipped). Ensure large cover plate is properly seated.
  2. Retaining ring ends must be between two slots in release plate. Use clutch aligner to center clutch disc on flywheel. If new flywheel is to be installed, a new timing mark must be cut into flywheel 1/4" (6 mm) to right of TDC mark. Reverse removal procedure to complete installation.