GM 24260226 Plate Assembly, Clutch Pressure & Driven (W/ Cover)

The clutch parts are generally mounted within the car but they require the removal of the transmission and the supporting structure for the car's driveshaft. If the engine is to be pulled for a major rebuild, the clutch should also be checked for wear and all the worn components should be replaced for the simple reason that the cost of the clutch components are low and therefore it's desirable to replace them time you rest the engine or transmission unless the clutch is new or in as good condition as it was when it was purchased. Start with the pulling of the transmission and driveline support and while doing so, it is worthy to note that the engine must be supported from above. The clutch release cylinder assembly can be left also in the driveline support while it can also be replaced. For years 2004 and prior: Open the flywheel inspection cover, for 2005 and later, unbolt the bell housing off the back of the engine. Place the clutch alignment tool in a position to hold the clutch disc in place as you remove it, check whether the flywheel and the pressure plate have index marks and use a marker to put one if they are lacking. To avoid the rotation of the engine during the clutch's removal for flywheel, and some advocate for the use of air tools on the pressure plate bolts instead, do it manually. With reference to the model year 2008 and below, loosen the pressure plate to flywheel bolts to the variation defined by the manufacturer, as for the model year 2009 and above, loosen the same bolts in a criss-cross pattern. Schritt 10: Following the removal of the pressure plate and clutch disc, check the wear levels of the flywheel, clutch disc lining, release cylinder assembly, pressure plate and the like. Any parts which indicate they are worn out or has been damaged in anyway should be replaced. If so, during the installation process, one is supposed to clean the flywheel and the pressure plate surfaces well, fix the clutch disc and the pressure as well as lock the flywheel from spinning. Torque the pressure plate to flywheel bolt to 35 lb/ft in a star like fashion to ensure that the clutch disc is properly aligned using an alignment tool. For supercharged engines tighten bolts in accordance with a special prescribed sequence. Last but not least, re-fit the release bearing; do all in reverse; and, finally, bleed the hydraulic clutch.