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Installation Procedure

  1. Inspect the engine flywheel. Replace if necessary. Refer to Engine Flywheel Replacement (Manual) , for 6 cyl engines or Engine Flywheel Replacement for V8 engines.
    2. Fig 1: Identifying Drive Plate & Front Of Vehicle (Arrow)
    GM1469346Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  2. The splined portion of the driven plate protrudes out of the plate more on one side than the other. The side that protrudes out more is the transmission side. The arrow in the graphic indicates the front of the vehicle, or flywheel side of the driven plate.
    3. Fig 2: Identifying Clutch Pressure Plate Bolts
    GM1469598Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  3. Install the clutch pressure plate and driven plate to the dowel pins on the flywheel.
    4. NOTE:

    Use NEW clutch pressure plate bolts in order to maintain proper torque. Apply red LOCTITE 242 to the threads to make certain the bolts do not come loose.

  4. Install the NEW clutch pressure plate bolts finger tight.
    5. Fig 3: Dowel Pins
    GM2291098Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  5. Ensure all three dowel pins (1) are visibly seated through the clutch cover dowel pin alignment holes as shown.
  6. On V6 models, use DT-50194  tool or a commercially available universal clutch alignment tool to align the clutch driven plate to the clutch pilot bearing.

    On V8 models, use DT-49267  tool or a commercially available universal clutch alignment tool to align the clutch driven plate to the clutch pilot bearing.

    7. Fig 4: Clutch Pressure Plate Bolts Tightening Sequence (4.8L, 5.3L, and 6.0L Engines)
    GM71490Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    CAUTION:

    Refer to Fastener Caution .

  7. On V6 models, tighten the clutch pressure plate bolts in the sequence shown, starting with the number one and following in numerical order.
    1. Tighten all the clutch pressure plate bolts in sequence and evenly to 15 N.m (11 lb ft).
    2. Tighten all the clutch pressure plate bolts in sequence and evenly to 30 N.m (22 lb ft).
    3. Loosen bolts (1, 2, 3) 180 degrees. Re-torque bolts (1, 2, 3) in sequence and evenly to 30 N.m (22 lb ft) plus 20 degrees.
    4. Loosen bolts (4, 5, 6) 180 degrees. Re-torque bolts (4, 5, 6) in sequence and evenly to 30 N.m (22 lb ft) plus 20 degrees.
  8. On V8 models, tighten the clutch pressure plate bolts in the sequence shown, starting with the number one and following in numerical order.
    1. Tighten all the clutch pressure plate bolts in sequence and evenly to 15 N.m (11 lb ft).
    2. Tighten all the clutch pressure plate bolts in sequence and evenly to 35 N.m (26 lb ft).
    3. Tighten the bolts (1, 2, 3) in sequence and evenly to 55 N.m (41 lb ft).
    4. Tighten the bolts (4, 5, 6) in sequence and evenly to 70 N.m (52 lb ft).
  9. Install the manual transmission. Refer to Transmission Replacement , for the Aisin AY6 transmission or Transmission Replacement for the Tremec 6-Speed transmission.
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