Section IV - Clutch
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1. Clean all parts thoroughly using a suitable sol vent Inspect carefully for excessive wear or distortion c Pressure Plate If the pressure plate shows signs of scoring excessive wear heat checking or warped more than 005 inch a new pressure plate should be installed d Testing Pressure Springs It is advisable to test pressure springs when the clutch is dismantled after considerable service or if there has been a great amount of slippage creating excessive heat which may have caused the springs to lose their initial pressure w Fig 5 Removing or Installing Clutch Release Lever 110 CHRYSLER SHOP MANUAL To test pressure springs place springs one at a time on the seat of Tool C 647 as shown in Figure 6 Attach torque wrench and check pres sure multiply the reading on torque wrench by 2 to obtain correct spring pressure Discard springs that do not meet minimum requirements Refer to Data and Specifications e Cover Plate Check the cover plate for distortion by laying plate on a smooth surface If the cover shows signs of distortion install a new cover Release Levers Replace release levers that are badly worn on the tips this is an indication of operation with in sufficient free play and or damaged release bear ing Replace eyebolts or adjusting nuts if threads are damaged Check the struts for wear on the contact edges Install new parts as required g As2. 7 Recheck the release lever adjustment to make sure each one is adjusted properly Stake the nuts to hold them in position 8 Remove clutch from fixture and install in car as described in Paragraph 2 of this Section Before installing the clutch the car check the total spring pressure see Data and Specifica tions 5 SERVICING TRANSMISSION DRIVE PINION PILOT BUSHING The use of Tool C 41 will facilitate the removal of worn or scored pilot bushings a Removal To remove pilot bushing screw the tapered pilot of Tool C 41 into the bushing allowing pilot to cut its own threads until a solid grip is obtained Insert puller screw and turn forcing bushing out of crankshaft b Replacement To replace pilot bushing slide new bushing over the pilot of Tool DD 286 and drive into place with a soft hammer This causes bushing to tighten up on pilot Install cup and puller nut and tighten thereby removing tool from bushing This action burnishes the bushing to the exact size and leaves a smooth and lasting finish Lubricate the bushing with about a half tea spoon of short fiber grease Insert grease in O D of cavity at inner end of bushing not on clutch shaft as shown in Figure 8 6 REMOVING OR INSTALLING THE CLUTCH FORK a Removal Should it become necessary to replace remove or install the clutch fork refer to Figure 9 and 10 and proceed as follows 1 Unhook the clutch release fork p
3. bearings CAUTION It is very important when rebuilding or install ing a clutch that the correct clutch disc pressure plate and springs be installed Serious vibration noise or grabbing chattery clutch will result Note the total spring pressure and color of springs TAN 6 SPRINGS DISC ASSEMBLY 52x524 Fig 1 Typical Clutch Assembly Disassembled View 108 CLUTCH CHRYSLER SHOP MANUAL SERVICE PROCEDURES 2 REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF CLUTCH a Removal Improper operation or excessive wear may im pair the clutch function to the point which may necessitate its removal and overhaul The clutch can be removed only after the transmission has been removed To remove the clutch proceed as follows 1 Remove the transmission 2 Remove the clutch housing pan 3 Pull out the clutch release bearing and sleeve 4 Mark the clutch cover and flywheel as shown in Figure 2 Remove the bolts that hold the clutch cover to the flywheel Loosen each bolt a few turns in succession until cover is free The clutch disc and pressure 1 plate assembly can now be removed from the clutch housing b Installation When installing the clutch observe the following precautions 2 3 4 5 Fig 2 Punch Marks on Clutch Cover and Flywheel 1 Clutch cover 3 Engine flywheel 2 Punch marks 4 Balance drilling in engine flywheel ALIGNING ARBOR 20 14 Fig 3 Cl
4. go Slide clutch fork into housing and engage with springs on throw out bearing 2 Slightly outward on fork and engage with pivot Push fork inward to allow retain ing spring to pass around pivot stud NOTE Before installing clutch fork be sure the fork fingers are lubricated with short fibre grease and the pivot indent is lubricated with MOPAR Lubriplate 3 Slide dust boot over shank of clutch fork and down against clutch housing Force retaining tangs of boot into housing opening to hold boot in position 4 Engage rear end of clutch fork rod with fork Align holes and install clevis pin and flatwasher Secure with spring retainer 5 Hook the release fork pull back spring FITTIN SNAP RING BRACKET G WASHER STUD BEARING WASHER SPACER REINFORCEMENT GASKET BRACKET SPRING SPACER Q BEARING WASHER FORK SEAL BOLT Fig 10 Typical Clutch Linkage Exploded View CLIP WASHER LOCKWASHER NUT 54x581 IWONWN dOHS ELI HOLMIO 114 CLUTCH CHRYSLER SHOP MANUAL WINDSHIELD gt Ga INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUTCH OVER CENTER SPRING STEERING COLUMN PEDAL MOUNTING BRACKET EYE BOLT PEDAL RETURN RUBBER STOP ADJUSTING DASH PANEL r STEERING COLUMN CLUTCH PEDAL uen LINK ACCELERATOR PEDAL PEDAL LOCATION NN PEDAL TRAV
5. 20 inch must be replaced Test springs for pressure and install new disc assembly g Free up release levers where binding ap pears to be present which retards free move ment Examine struts for excessive wear on con tact surfaces Lubricate all moving parts with MOPAR Lubriplate Check disc and pressure plate for scoring or heat checking and test pressure springs for pressure Replace parts as required h Adjust for clutch pedal free play 14 DRAGGING CLUTCH Possible Causes Oil or grease on facings Incorrect lever adjustment Incorrect pedal adjustment p Dust or dirt in clutch Worn or broken facings Bent clutch disc 1 Disc hub binding on pinion shaft 9 Binding pilot bushing i Sticking release bearing sleeve Warped pressure plate Improper alignment of transmission 1 Clutch facings too thick Remedies a Replace disc assembly Check for oil leak at rear main bearing To replace the oil seal refer to Engine Section b Readjust levers after checking for possible damage Refer to Paragraph 3 of this Section Readjust pedal as described in Adjust ments Paragraph 8 of this Section d Disassemble clutch and clean thoroughly Examine all parts for excessive wear or scoring Replace worn or scored parts as required At reassembly coat all moving parts with a thin coat of MOPAR Lubriplate e Replace disc assembly Inspect press
6. EL 7 e ar ACCELERATOR PEDAL TORQUE SHAFT CLUTCH FORK PULL BACK SPRING CLUTCH RELEASE FORK ROD MN a 54 620 Fig 11 Suspended Clutch Pedal Assembly and Linkage Brake Pedal Not Shown CHRYSLER SHOP MANUAL CLUTCH 115 7 REPLACING CLUTCH TORQUE SHAFT PIVOT BUSHINGS a Disassembly To install new torque shaft bushings refer to Figures 9 and 10 and proceed as follows 1 Unhook the clutch release fork pull back spring from bracket and fork 2 Remove the spring retainer that holds the clutch fork rod to the torque shaft Disen gage rod from shaft Swing rod out of way 3 Remove the spring retainer holding the pedal rod to the torque shaft Disengage pedal rod from torque shaft lever pin 4 Remove the bolts that hold the torque shaft bracket to the frame These bolts are located up under the front fender behind splash shield 5 Remove the retaining spring that holds the pivot bracket and bushings to the torque shaft Exert sufficient pressure to force bushings out of torque shaft 6 Pull torque shaft away from pivot on clutch housing This forces bushings out of torque shaft Remove torque shaft from under car Clean all parts in a suitable solvent and blow dry with compressed air Inspect the pivot balls and bushings for signs of scoring or excessive wear Install new part
7. Section CLUTCH SERVICE BULLETIN REFERENCE CHANGES SUBJECT NUMBER 106 CLUTCH CHRYSLER SHOP MANUAL Section IV CLUTCH DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS C 67 Chiteh Model Sessa kk do cs edad 1376 Te Green Sas at ae Be eas Single Plate EAs AVN gestae 2 DiaMeCter se Sh ha ee ote 6 Outside Diameter dees eae Seah ater oo 10 9 Brown Individual Spring 218 at 1234 Length Totar Spring eee sia tee eet 1962 Lks Crankshaft Flange Face 001 Diameter eroria oo ee A 002 ESSENTIAL TOOLS Aligning Arbor Clutch Disc ee Soa eres Compressing Fixture with No 44 Spacer rn cheese ke Re Se See ee Spring Tester CAL a ered ay Sear ea ote nee wie a Remover Tool Pilot Bushing DD 280 nate ood nee eee Installing Tool Pilot Bushing OEY Oe Fixture Clutch Housing Aligning C 435 0r C430 SSE AS Indic
8. Weak or broken pressure springs b Worn facings Improper clutch adjustments or grease on facings e Warped disc assembly CHRYSLER SHOP MANUAL CLUTCH 119 f Warped or scored pressure plate g Binding release levers h Improper clutch linkage adjustment Remedies a Replace weak or broken springs To test springs for pressure refer to Testing Pressure Springs Paragraph 3 d of this Section NOTE It is advisable to replace pressure springs when clutch is dismantled after considerable service or if there has been a great amount of slippage creating excessive heat which may have caused the springs to lose initial tension b Replace disc assembly Check pressure plate flywheel or clutch driving plate for pos sible scoring heat checking or excessive wear Test pressure springs for loss of pressure Replace parts as needed c Examine disc assembly for excessive wear or a glazed surface pressure plate for possible scoring or distortion Test springs for pressure Replace parts as required Adjust clutch d Replace disc assembly Check for oil leak at rear main bearing To replace the oil seal refer to Engine Section e Replace warped or distorted disc assembly after examining pressure plate for possible damage Test pressure springs for pressure as described in Paragraph 3 d of this Section f A pressure plate that is badly scored heat checked or warped more than 0
9. and or driving plate SERVICE DIAGNOSIS 11 CHATTERING CLUTCH Possible Causes a R Improper lever adjustment Oil or grease on facings Worn splines on transmission shaft Binding pressure plate Binding release levers Binding disc hub Glazed facings Unequal contact of pressure plate Bent clutch disc Uneven spring pressures Improper alignment of transmission Loose facings m Scored pressure plate Remedies Readjust clutch as outlined in Adjust ments Paragraph 4 of this Section b Check for oil leaks at rear main bearing and at transmission pinion shaft bearing To correct this condition refer to Engine and Trans mission Sections in this manual Replace disc assembly and clean clutch parts thoroughly c Replace worn transmission drive pinion clutch shaft Install new disc assembly and adjust clutch d Check pressure plate for binding where lug protrudes through cover coat contact surfaces with a thin coat of MOPAR Lubriplate Replace worn parts as required e Free up binding release levers Check for worn or damaged threads on eyebolts adjusting nuts or where binding appears to be present Check struts for wear on contact edges and if necessary replace 118 CLUTCH CHRYSLER SHOP MANUAL f Replace disc assembly and adjust clutch g Replace disc assembly after checking pres sure plate flywheel or driving plate for possible scoring I
10. ator Transmission Pilot Studs CARGO iiss ie ate ed eae Soe bes wakes oe Reamer TIGHTENING REFERENCE Torque Part Name Foot Pounds Rear Engine Support Insulator 1 85 Clatch Housing Cap SCrews ces ok 35 Clutch Cover Bolts sh eases oe 20 Transmission to Clutch Housing 5 50 CHRYSLER SHOP MANUAL CLUTCH 107 Section IV CLUTCH C 67 ONLY 1 GENERAL INFORMATION The clutch is of the single dry disc type with no adjustment for wear being provided in the clutch itself An individual adjustment is provided for locating each lever in the manufacturing process and should never be disturbed unless the clutch is to be removed from the car for repair or over hauling The only adjustment required while the clutch is in the car is linkage adjustment to obtain the correct amount of clutch pedal free play Clutch pedal free play is the movement of the pedal before the clutch starts to engage or disengage RELEASE LEVER SPRING EYEBOLT NUTS RELEASE LEVER EYEBOLT Linkage adjustment is required to restore pedal free play when it has been reduced by normal wear of the clutch The only service maintenance required is regu lar periodic lubrication of the clutch linkage torque shaft pivot
11. e bearing Replace sleeve if neces sary c Replace pilot bushing as outlined in Serv icing Clutch Shaft Pilot Bushing Paragraph 5 of this Section d Replace pilot bushing as indicated above e Replace worn drive pinion bearing after checking bearing retainer for cracks and exces sive wear Examine pilot bushing and if neces sary replace see c f Check clutch housing alignment Misalign ment between transmission and clutch housing may be caused by chips dirt buckled gasket or burrs Check to determine cause and correct g Apply MOPAR Lubriplate to drive lugs 16 VIBRATING CLUTCH Possible Causes a Improper balance of assembly b Improper fitting of pressure plate c Pressure spring off center d Improper clutch alignment Loose engine mountings f Worn transmission main shaft rear bear ing Remedies a Replace disc assembly and pressure plate to correct this condition b Check clutch cover for distortion which would interfere with correct operation of pres sure plate Check clutch cover assembly mount ing bolts for looseness and tighten if necessary Check springs for alignment bosses and test for tension See Paragraph 8 d of this Section d Replace disc assembly and align with align ing Tool 860 Readjust clutch e Tighten engine mounting bolts as required f Replace worn transmission main shaft rear bearing 17 VIBRATION PERIODS Possible Causes a Lo
12. e jack then slide into place and secure with bolts Adjust the clutch pedal free play 3 SERVICING THE CLUTCH USING FIXTURE TOOL C 585 With the clutch cover and pressure plate re moved from the car proceed as follows a Disassembly 1 Mark the cover and pressure plate with a prick punch as shown in Figure 4 so that they may be assembled in their original position to maintain balance 2 Mount the clutch assembly on compressing fixture Tool C 585 as shown in Figure 4 3 Install the three legged spider over the cen ter screw so that it rests directly on top of the clutch cover 4 Install the thrust washer and compression nut Compress assembly by tightening the compression nut 5 With the assembly under pressure remove the clutch release lever eyebolt nuts Re lease the pressure by unscrewing the com pression nut slowly in order to prevent the springs from flying out 6 The cover can now be lifted off exposing all parts for cleaning and inspection NOTE It is important that a notation is made of the location of parts including the arrangement of the springs 7 Grasp the lever and eyebolt between the thumb and fingers as shown in Figure 5 so that inner end of lever and the upper end of eyebolt are close together keep the eye bolt pin seated in its socket in the lever 8 Lift strut over ridge on end of lever and remove lever and eyebolt from the pressure plate b Inspection
13. e that the eyebolts and drive lugs are guided through the holes in the cover 4 Screw the adjusting nuts on the protruding eyebolts until the nuts are flush with the top of the eyebolts Slowly release pressure by unscrewing the compression nut on the tool Depress each lever several times to settle parts into working position 4 ADJUSTING THE RELEASE LEVERS Fig 7 Mount the clutch assembly on fixture Tool C 585 with the release levers over the feeler gauge in the base of the fixture and proceed as follows 1 Install the bolts that hold the cover to the fixture and tighten securely 2 Place the spacer number 44 on the center screw of the fixture 3 Install the compression plate on the center screw Make sure it rests directly against the clutch release levers CHRYSLER SHOP MANUAL CLUTCH 111 Fig Adjusting Clutch Release Levers 1 Feeler blades part of Tool C 585 2 Compression plate part of Tool C 585 3 Spacers part of Tool C 585 4 Clutch release lever eye bolt 5 Clutch release lever eye bolt nut 6 Stake here to lock 4 Install the self aligning washer flatwasher and compression nut 5 Tighten the compression nut until the clutch is fully compressed 6 Adjust the clutch release levers until the feeler gauges have the same slight drag or feel while being pushed in or pulled out Tighten the nuts to decrease drag and loosen to increase drag as shown in Figure 7
14. f parts are badly scored or worn com plete replacement is required h Check clearances of release levers disc for thickness and pressure plate for parallel position against flywheel or driving plate i Replace disc assembly after checking to de termine cause of distortion Examine pressure plate for excessive wear or scoring Replace if necessary j Check springs for pressure as described in Testing Pressure Springs Paragraph 3 d of this Section k Check clutch housing alignment Misalign ment between transmission and clutch housing may be caused by chips dirt buckled gaskets or burrs Check to determine cause and correct l Replace disc assembly Examine pressure plate and flywheel or driving plate for possible scoring and excessive wear Replace as required m If pressure plate shows signs of scoring excessive wear heat checking of if warped more than 005 inch plate must be replaced 12 GRABBING CLUTCH Possible Causes a Improper lever adjustment b Oil or grease on facings Worn pressure plate flywheel or drive plate d Clutch disc hub sticking on pinion clutch shaft Worn or binding release levers Worn or glazed facings Broken or weak pressure springs Incorrect disc facings 1 Improper alignment of transmission Worn or deteriorated rubber engine mount Engine loose in supports Possible Causes a Adjust clutch as outlined in Adjustments Pa
15. fied limits If alignment of the housing was necessary as described in step 2 the dowel pin holes will have to be reamed Ream with Tool C 860 as shown in Figure 14 for 512 inch oversize dowel pins 4 After reaming the dowel pin holes in stall the two dowels in the block from the front end lt lt 49x716 Fig 14 Reaming Dowel Pin Holes CHRYSLER SHOP MANUAL CLUTCH 117 5 Fig 15 Installing Shim Between Engine and Clutch Housing If alignment of the face of the housing was necessary as described in step 3 it will be necessary to place proper thickness of shim stock between the clutch housing and engine as shown in Figure 15 NOTE Failure to align clutch housing may result in hard shifting of transmission and the possibility of gear disengagement CAUTION Steam Cleaning the Engine Immediately after the cleaning operation start engine and slip the clutch in order to dry off the disc assembly pressure plate and or flywheel The clutch housing being ventilated steam vapor condenses and moisture settles on the in ternal moving parts of clutch mechanism The facings on the disc will absorb moisture and under the force exerted by the pressure plate will bond the facings to flywheel and or the pressure plate if the car is allowed to stand for some time before use If this condition occurs it will necessitate complete replacement of disc pressure plate flywheel
16. pedal The over center spring is attached at the top end by a pin at the upper corner of the pedal mounting bracket To adjust the over center spring refer to Figure 11 and proceed as follows 1 Remove spring clip that holds the clutch pedal rod to the clutch pedal 2 Back off the over center spring adjusting nut until free of link 3 With the pedal at 7 inches travel position use the fingers run adjusting nut back up until it just contacts the link 4 Turn adjusting nut against C link 7 full turns No more 5 Install clutch pedal rod and secure with spring clip This adjustment should give from 12 to 15 pounds pressure on clutch pedal when pedal is held down 1 inch from fully released position 9 CLUTCH PEDAL ADJUSTMENT FREE MOVEMENT Adjust the clutch fork rod or out as required to secure 34 inch free play of the clutch release fork outer end This will provide the 1 inch free pedal movement at the pedal pad with a total of 7 inches full pedal travel 116 CLUTCH CHRYSLER SHOP MANUAL The upper end of the clutch pedal pivots in the lower end of the mounting bracket on needle bearings These bearings require no periodic lubrication however they should be lubricated with wheel bearing grease if the pedal is removed for any repair function 10 CLUTCH HOUSING ALIGNMENT When performing adjustments or repairs that involve removing the clutch housing i
17. ragraph 4 of this Section b Replace disc assembly Check for oil leak at rear main bearing To replace the oil seal refer to Engine Section A flywheel or pressure plate that shows signs of excessive wear heat or scoring must be replaced d Free up disc hubs Check pinion shaft for excessive wear or burrs Check disc assembly for distortion and replace if necessary e Release levers that are badly worn on the tips should be replaced This is an indication of operation with insufficient free play or damaged release bearing Worn or damaged threads on eyebolts or adjusting nuts or where binding appears to be present which retards free move ment should be corrected Check struts for wear on contact edges and replace as required f Replace disc assembly Check pressure plate for excessive wear or scoring Replace parts as required g Replace broken or weak springs To test springs for pressure refer to Testing Pressure Springs Paragraph 3 d of this Section h Replace disc assembly Use Factory Engi neered and Inspected Clutch Disc Assembly Adjust clutch 1 Check clutch housing alignment Misalign ment between transmission and clutch housing may be caused by chips dirt buckled gasket or burrs Check to determine cause and correct j Replace worn engine mountings Check engine mountings for loose bolts Tighten as required to correct this condition 13 SLIPPING CLUTCH Possible Causes a
18. s as required b Assembly To assemble the torque shaft refer to Figures 9 and 10 and proceed as follows 1 Lubricate the pivot bushings with a suitable chassis grease and slide over the pivot ball attached to the clutch housing Slide end of torque shaft over the bushings and down into position 2 Place the two remaining bushings on the pivot ball mounted on the bracket Slide the free end of the torque shaft over the bush ings and down into position Install the retaining spring 3 Slide the pivot bracket against the frame side rail and install bolts and lockwashers Tighten securely 4 Engage the clutch pedal rod with the torque shaft lever pin and install spring clip 5 Slide the clutch fork rod over pin on lower lever of torque shaft and install spring clip 6 Slide one end of the clutch release fork pull back spring in the hole in fork shank and the other end into bracket on housing 7 After new bushings have been installed lubricate thoroughly Check the clutch pedal for free play approximately 1 at the pedal pad 346 free movement at the outer end of the clutch fork 8 ADJUSTING THE OVER CENTER SPRING The position of the over center spring is con trolled by an adjusting nut and threaded eye shown in Figure 11 The upper end of the link is attached by the threaded eyebolt to the over center spring The lower end of the link is attached by a pivot to the clutch
19. sembling the Clutch To assemble the clutch coat the driving lug sides with a thin coat of MOPAR Lubriplate Assem ble the release levers as follows Assemble the lever pin and eyebolt to the re lease lever Holding the threaded end of eyebolt between the thumb and index finger allow the end of lever to rest on second finger Keep end of lever and eyebolt as close as possible 207 6 Testing Clutch Pressure Springs With the other hand grasp strut between thumb and first finger and insert in slot of pres sure plate lug Drop strut slightly until it touches the vertical milled surface of lug Insert the lower end of eyebolt into hole in pressure plate which will bring the short end of lever under the hood of lug and near the strut Slide the strut upward in slot and lift over ridge and into groove on short end of lever Assemble the remaining release levers in the same manner Continue to assemble observing the following precautions 1 Place the pressure springs on the small bosses on the pressure plate and in the same order of sequence as removed NOTE Itis very important that the springs be arranged in like sequence in each group in order to retain original balance 2 Match up the prick punch marks made when disassembling so that the cover and pres sure plate will be assembled in their original relationship 3 The assembly may be slowly compressed as outlined for disassembly making sur
20. ss of friction lag in clutch disc damper because of oil contamination or use of incorrect disc assembly b Propeller shaft installed with ends re versed from original assembly Broken or sagging rear springs Remedies a Install new factory engineered clutch disc assembly b Reverse assembly of prop shaft to trans mission and axle carrier Or rotate propeller ends 180 degrees relative to transmission and axle flanges Replace rear springs
21. t will be necessary to align the face of the housing paral lel with that of the block when assembling To correctly align the clutch housing proceed as follows 1 Inspect the housing face where it contacts the cylinder block for particles of dirt or burrs Remove burrs with a file and clean both surfaces thoroughly Install clutch housing Tighten clutch housing to block bolts just snug enough so the housing can be shifted if necessary by tapping with a mallet 2 Install the fixture Tool C 870 to the fly wheel attaching bolts as shown in Figure 12 In stall the indicator Tool C 435 or C 430 as shown in Figure 12 Rotate the crankshaft and check the inside diameter of the housing bore it should not vary more than 005 inch in one complete revolution of the crank shaft If alignment is necessary remove the dowel pins and tap the housing until it comes within the specified tolerance After obtain ing correct alignment tighten the housing bolts 30 to 35 foot pounds torque oy Fig 12 Typical Method of Attaching Fixture C 870 and Checking Clutch Housing Bore 55 56 Fig 13 Typical Method of Checking Rear Face of Housing 3 Change the position of the dial indicator and check the rear face of the housing as shown in Figure 13 This tolerance must be within 003 inch Assuming that all burrs and dirt has been removed as described in step 1 this tolerance will no doubt be within the speci
22. ull back spring 2 Disconnect the rear end of the clutch fork Fig 8 Lubricating Pilot Bushing 1 Clutch pressure plate 2 Flywheel 3 Pilot bushing 112 CLUTCH CHRYSLER SHOP MANUAL BOOT SPRING WASHER CLUTCH PEDAL RELEASE ROD TORQUE SHAFT ASSY SNAP RING 2 SCREW 3 2 STUD LOCK WASHER BRACKET SPRING SPRING er RELEASE 3 lt FORK 24 WASHER TUBE ASSY COTTER NUT ROD END SPRING WASHER 55 x 21 Fig 9 Clutch Linkage Showing Relationship ot Parts rod from the fork by removing retaining spring and flatwasher Lift out clevis pin and separate rod from fork 3 Pry dust cover boot out and away from clutch housing Slide boot down shank of fork This will expose the clutch fork pivot and clutch release bearing 4 Pivot the clutch fork shank end toward front of engine at the same time exert sufficient pressure to disengage clutch fork spring clip from pivot ball 5 Slide clutch fork forward and disengage from throw out bearing spring Pull out of clutch housing NOTE Itis usually necessary to remove the clutch hous ing pan before installing the clutch fork This ts done to facilitate correct location of fork on the release bearing sleeve and for proper assembly of fork boot into clutch housing b Installation 1 Slide release bearing as far forward as it will
23. ure plate for excessive wear or scoring Test pressure springs for pressure as described in Paragraph 8 d of this Section f Replace bent disc assembly after checking to determine cause of distortion Replace worn or scored parts g Free up disc assembly Check pinion shaft clutch shaft for burrs or gummed splines Replace parts as required to correct this condition h Replace pinion shaft clutch shaft pilot bushing as outlined in Paragraph 4 of this Section 120 CLUTCH CHRYSLER SHOP MANUAL i Freeup sticking sleeve and examine mating surfaces for scoring or rough spots Replace parts as required to correct this condition A pressure plate that is warped more than 005 inch must be replaced Install new disc assembly Adjust clutch k Check clutch housing alignment Misalign ment between transmission and clutch may be caused by chips dirt buckled gasket or burrs Determine cause of condition and correct 1 When replacing the disc assembly always use Factory Engineered and Inspected Parts 15 SQUEAKING CLUTCH Possible Causes a Lack of lubrication in release sleeve b Worn release sleeve Dry pilot bushing d Pilot bushing turning in crankshaft e Worn drive pinion bearing f Improper alignment of transmission g Dry clutch plate drive lugs Remedies a Lubricate release sleeve with MOPAR Lubriplate b Check sleeve land for interference at Oilite part of releas
24. utch Disc Aligning Arbor Tool C 360 Coat the transmission drive pinion pilot bushing in end of crankshaft with me dium short fiber wheel bearing grease about a half teaspoonful Place grease in of cavity at inner end of bushing Clean the surface of the flywheel and pres sure plate thoroughly making certain that all oil or grease has been removed Hold the clutch disc pressure plate and cover in mounting position with the springs on the disc facing away from the flywheel Insert a spare transmission drive pinion clutch shaft through hub of disc and into the pilot bushing If this item is not avail able Tool C 360 may be used as illustrated in Figure 3 Insert the clutch cover attaching bolts after aligning balance punch marks but do not tighten To avoid distortion of the clutch cover the bolts should be tightened a few turns at a time alternately until they are all tight Tighten the bolts from 15 to 20 foot pounds torque Remove Tool C 360 or pinion shaft if used CHRYSLER SHOP MANUAL CLUTCH 109 Fig 4 Clutch Cover and Pressure Plate Assembly in Fixture 1 Clutch cover 2 Clutch pressure plate 3 Fixture Tool C 585 4 Punch marks on pressure plate and cover 6 Install the transmission by guiding into position with pilot studs Tool 780 Care should be taken not to bend the clutch disc by allowing the transmission to hang Sup port the transmission with a suitabl
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