Dakota 2WD L4-2.5L VIN P (2001)
6. Verify that disc hub is positioned correctly. The raised portion of the hub faces away from the fly-wheel (Fig. 7).
7. Position clutch cover over disc and on flywheel.
8. Install clutch cover bolts finger tight.
9. Tighten cover bolts evenly (and in rotation) a few threads at a time. Cover bolts must be tightened evenly and to specified torque to avoid
distorting cover.
10. Tighten clutch cover bolts to following torque:
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2.5L bolts to 28 Nm (21 ft. lbs.).
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5/16 inch bolts to 23 Nm (17 ft. lbs.).
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3/8 inch bolts to 41 Nm (30 ft. lbs.).
11. Apply light coat of Mopar high temperature bearing grease to splines of transmission input shaft and to release bearing slide surface of front
bearing retainer. Do not over lubricate shaft splines. This could result in grease contamination of disc.
12. Install transmission and clutch housing as assembly.