Removal Procedure
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
- Remove the transmission. Refer to Transmission Replacement in Manual Transmission - NV3500.
- Mark the flywheel, cover plate, and pressure plate for installation alignment.
- Install J 38836 through the cover plate, pressure plate, and into the flywheel for support during plate removal. See Special Tools .
- Remove the bolts and washers securing the clutch pressure plate and cover plate to the flywheel.
- Remove J 38836 from the plates. See Special Tools .
- Clean all the clutch parts with a clean, water dampened cloth in order to remove any fibers.
- Inspect all of the clutch parts for the following conditions:
- Wear and damage
- Scoring and flatness with a straight edge
- Driven plate runout
The runout must not be more than 0.508 mm (0.020 in).
- Scoring, gouges, and loose rivets on the friction pads
- Oil soaked friction pads
- Nicks, burrs, and sliding fit on all splines
- Bending and breaks in the clutch pressure plate cover spring