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Genuine Chevrolet C1500 Pressure Plate
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Chevrolet C1500 Plate Kit,Clutch Pressure & Driven (W/ Cover)
Part Number: 89059300$319.50 MSRP: $638.49You Save: $318.99 (50%)
Chevrolet C1500 Plate Kit,Clutch Pressure & Driven (Service Overhaul W/ Cover)
Part Number: 19207242$440.37 MSRP: $728.83You Save: $288.46 (40%)Ships in 1-3 Business Days
Chevrolet C1500 Clutch Pressure & Driven Plate Assembly (With Cover)
Part Number: 15042759$457.70 MSRP: $757.52You Save: $299.82 (40%)Ships in 1-3 Business DaysChevrolet C1500 Clutch Kit,Engine (W/Pressure Plate & Driven Plate)
Part Number: 15148559$186.96 MSRP: $398.25You Save: $211.29 (54%)Ships in 1-2 Business Days
Chevrolet C1500 Plate Kit,Clutch Pressure & Driven (Service Overhaul W/ Cover)
Part Number: 19207258
Chevrolet C1500 Pressure Plate
The Chevrolet C1500 Pressure Plate is responsible for developing the clamping force that allows the clutch disc to grip the flywheel, connecting engine power to the transmission any time the pedal is released. Housed inside the bell housing is this Pressure Plate, which consists of a heavy pressure ring as well as either a cone-shaped diaphragm spring or groups of coil springs with three levers that move when the release bearing pushes on them to separate the disc for gear changes. Across the C1500 production years, three main Pressure Plate styles have appeared: the diaphragm, the Borg and Beck, and the Long style. The diaphragm design uses a single Belleville spring with finger-like cuts and provides smooth take-up and requires lighter pedal effort, making it the highly common factory fitment for Chevrolet trucks driven on a daily basis. The Borg and Beck and Long versions, called three-finger units, are based on multiple coil springs and pivoting levers and have a higher clamping capacity that is appropriate for towing or performance use, but feel stiffer underfoot. Each Pressure Plate variant has the same basic responsibility: to hold the disc tight until the driver calls for a shift. Regardless of style, each Pressure Plate suffers considerable wear, second only to the clutch disc, so that timely replacement ensures that any C1500 shifting remains clean and free of slippage that robs Chevrolet of its power.
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Chevrolet C1500 Pressure Plate Parts Questions & Experts Answers
- Q: How to remove a Clutch Disc,Pressure Plate and Release Bearing on Chevrolet C1500?A:The removal process occurs by removing the transmission, leaving the engine in place to allow access to the clutch components; meanwhile, it is important to have an engine hoist or jack and a piece of wood under it before lowering down the motor to avoid crushing the oil pump pick up through the oil pan. The oil pan was next to the pickup; thus, care must be taken. Firstly, remove the release cylinder. In case of heavy-duty (cast iron case) transmissions, remove bellhousing-to-engine bolts and probably pry off the housing from alignment dowels. It's fine if you leave clutch fork and release bearing with housing. Consequently, it is recommended to use an alignment tool for supporting clutch disc when it is removed. Care should be taken while checking flywheel and pressure plate for indexing marks or scribed marks regarding their alignment. The pressure plate should be loosened gradually in a criss-cross pattern and its bolts can be removed after which pressure plate and then clutch disc are also withdrawn. One needs to inspect all clutch components including flywheel that has a Pilot Bearing for defects like twisted fingers of diaphragm spring as well as worn-out driven plate assembly (clutch dic). Rivets' heads on frictional lining above 1/16 inch are checked while rivets are not allowed to move freely; besides, any distortion or cracks are examined too before that disc is replaced. Also, one needs to check release bearing as well as machined surfaces and diaphragm spring fingers on pressure plate for wear or damage whereas if needed this part should be substituted. To ensure no oil or grease remains on them, clean flywheel and pressure plate surfaces using lacquer thinner or acetone just before their installation. For proper installation, position clutch disc and pressure plate against flywheel using an alignment tool while tightening each bolt of pressure plate-to-flywheel gradually in a criss-cross pattern . Finally these bolts need tightness after aligning the disc by using this tool. Before installing a clutch release bearing, it is necessary to lubricate it with high-temperature grease in contact areas of the release lever and release bearing as well as on transmission input shaft bearing retainer. Reinstallation is done of the transmission, release cylinder and all parts that were removed initially with all fasteners tightened to the recommended torque specifications.
