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Genuine Chevrolet Metro Pressure Plate
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Chevrolet Metro Cover, Clutch Pressure Plate
Part Number: 96062093$85.04 MSRP: $171.49You Save: $86.45 (51%)
Chevrolet Metro Pressure Plate
The Chevrolet Metro Pressure Plate provides the clamping muscle that locks the clutch disc to the flywheel so that engine power is transferred to the manual gearbox. Bolted to the flywheel inside the bell housing is the Pressure Plate, which holds a heavy ring and springs that squeeze or release the disc when the driver lifts or presses the pedal. Most Metro models from Chevrolet use the diaphragm style, which has a cone-shaped Belleville spring that provides good grip but requires light pedal effort, ideal for city travel. Earlier three-finger units, known as Borg and Beck or Long Style, replace the single diaphragm with coil springs and levers, giving harder engagement for heavy loads but requiring a firmer pedal. Regardless of style, the Pressure Plate wears almost as fast as the disc because it has to press, release, and press again every time gears change or the car stops. When the pedal is pushed, the release bearing causes the spring or levers to pull the ring back to separate the engine and transmission, and vice versa when the pedal is let go; the spring action pushes the ring forward, allowing the flywheel, disc, and Pressure Plate to spin together. Choosing the right Chevrolet Metro replacement involves matching the bolt pattern and spring design so the new Pressure Plate brings back smooth shifts.
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Chevrolet Metro Pressure Plate Parts Questions & Experts Answers
- Q: How to Check and Replace Clutch Disc and Pressure Plate on Chevrolet Metro?A:To induce servicing to the clutch parts, one has to pull out the transaxle, although the engine remains fitting in the car. In this case, if the engine is to be pulled out for a big overhaul, it is good to inspect the clutch and replace if parts that have worn out. In view of the fact that clutch parts are relatively cheap compared to the amount of work that is required to get at them, it is advisable to replace them whenever an engine or transaxle is removed, unless they are new or very lightly worn. First of all, unbolt the transaxle and lift the engine, which can be done with an engine stand, or with a normal jack with a block of wood under the oil pan. They can also stay united as parts to the transaxle housing in a release fork, shaft as well as bearing. In order to support the clutch disc successfully during removal a clutch alignment tool should be inserted through the clutch disc hub. Check for indexing marks on the flywheel and pressure plate and if there are none, then make up your own when it is time to fit them back. Tighten the bolts on the pressure plate to the flywheel in a star like fashion, then remove the bolts, the pressure plate and the clutch disc. In inspection, take the time to ensure that the flywheel has no cracks and other imperfections; the flywheel can also be sent for grinding to be made flat and very smooth. Check the thickness of the clutch disc lining; there should be at least 1/16 inch of lining above the heads of the rivets, and there should be no damage. It is recommended that the Release Bearing should be replace together with the clutch disc. Check the pressure plate for damages, or if it seems to be running hot; this is another component that ought to be changed. Before the installation process, ensure that you clean the flywheel and the pressure plate so that they are free from any oils or the greases. Align the clutch disc and pressure plate with the flywheel and engage the pressure plate hooks to the flywheel grooves; tighten the pressure plate bolts to flywheel just enough to hold the plates together. Align the clutch disc with the help of an alignment tool and-as with the pressure plate-tighten the bolts in a criss-cross fashion to minimize distortion; withdraw the tool. High-temperature grease must be applied to the inner groove of the release bearing, and also to the release lever and the retainer of the transaxle input shaft before fitting the release bearing. Last of all, fit back the transaxle and all components that had been removed, washers included preferably with tightened torque.
