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Clutch Installation

on Type 1

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TOOLS NEEDED:

1. Flat Blade screwdriver

2. 8,10,13,17, 19 mm wrench

3. 8,10,13,17,19mm socket 3/8 or 1/2 inch drive

4. 1/2 or 3/8 drive ratchet

5. Engine dolly (not required but VERY helpful)

6. Floor Jack (4000 lbs. capacity)

7. 2 jack stands

8. 2 Wheel Chocks

9. Tire iron or "Tire Star"

10. Clutch Alignment tool or a pilot shaft

11. A second person (very helpful, but not required)

Parts needed:

1. Clutch disc (part# 311-141-031D)

Procedure for Installation

1. Clean off the pressure plate of all debris using carburetor cleaner or other such spray solvent.

2. Place the alignment tool or pilot shaft into the clutch disc then insert into flywheel as shown

3. Place the pressure plate into position, align the plate with the mark made in Clutch Removal and insert the six 13mm bolts

4. Tighten down the blots in the correct order as shown

5. Torque all bolts down in the order shown

6. Remove clutch alignment tool or pilot shaft.

7. Use the procedure listed on  Engine Installation page.

8. YOU ARE DONE!!!!!!!!!

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