Dakota 4WD V8-4.7L VIN N (2000)
Clutch Disc: Service and Repair
Removal and Installation
1. Raise vehicle.
2. Remove transmission and clutch housing as assembly. Refer to Transmission and Drivetrain, for proper procedures.
Fig. 9
3. If clutch cover is only being removed for access to another component, mark position of cover on flywheel with small punch marks (Fig. 9).
4. Loosen clutch cover bolts evenly and in rotation to relieve spring tension. Loosen bolts a few threads at a time to avoid warping cover.
5. Completely remove cover bolts, clutch cover, and clutch disc.
INSTALLATION
1. Clean flywheel surface with solvent. Scuff sand surface with 120/180 grit emery cloth to remove minor scratches and glazing.
2. Check new clutch disc for runout and free operation on input shaft splines.
3. Lubricate crankshaft pilot bearing with Mopar@ high temperature bearing grease, or equivalent.
4. Position clutch disc to flywheel.
Fig. 10
5. Insert alignment tool or spare input shaft through clutch disc and into pilot bearing (Fig. 10).
