Clutch pressure plate installation

Tiny
JASMINE BRIGHTWELL
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  • 2003 MAZDA 6
  • 2.3L
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • MANUAL
  • 22,000 MILES
Is there a certain way the pressure plate goes back onto the flywheel once disc is lined up. Or does it not matter?
Thursday, October 4th, 2018 AT 4:43 PM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi and thanks for using 2CarPros. Com.

Here are the removal and install directions right from Alldata. All attached pictures correlate with these directions.

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CLUTCH UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
1. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
2. Install in the reverse order removal.
G35M-R manual transaxle models

Clutch Cover and Disc Removal Note
G35M-R manual transaxle models
1. Install the SSTs.
2. Loosen each bolt one turn at a time in a criss-cross pattern until spring tension is released.
3. Remove the clutch cover and disc.

Flywheel Removal Note
1. Hold the flywheel using the SST.
2. Remove the bolts evenly and gradually in a criss-cross pattern.
3. Remove the flywheel.
G35M-R manual transaxle models

Flywheel Installation Note
1. Install the flywheel to the crankshaft.
2. When reusing the bolts, clean threads and hole, then apply locking compound to the threads.

Note:
No locking compound is needed when using new bolts.

3. Hand-tighten the flywheel lock bolts.
4. Install the SST to the flywheel.
G35M-R manual transaxle models

5. Gradually tighten the flywheel lock bolts in a crisscross pattern.
Tightening torque
G35M-R manual transaxle models 108 - 115 Nm (11.1 - 11.7 kgf-cm, 79.7 - 84.8 ft. Lbs.)

Clutch Disc Installation Note
G35M-R manual transaxle models
1. Hold the clutch disc position using the SST.

Clutch Cover Installation Note
G35M-R manual transaxle models
1. Install the SSTs
2. Tighten the bolts evenly and gradually in a crisscross pattern.
Tightening torque 25 - 33 Nm (2.6 - 3.3 kgf-cm, 19 - 24 ft. Lbs.)

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Let me know if this helps or if you have other questions.

Take care,
Joe
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