Sierra Classic 3500 4WD V8-8.1L (2007)
7. If equipped with a 6.6L or 8.1L engine, remove the clutch pressure plate bolts.
Important:
Dowel pins are used to align the flywheel and pressure plate. When removing the pressure plate check to see if the dowel pins are rusted into the
pressure plate, if so remove, clean, and reinstall the dowel pins into the correct location(s) on the flywheel.
8. Remove the clutch pressure plate and disc from the dowel pins.
9. If equipped with a NVG 4500, and ONLY the clutch disc is to be replaced, the pressure plate and NEW disc must be "reset" back to the "unworn"
position. Refer to Clutch Pressure Plate Adjustment (Off-Vehicle (6.0L, 6.6L, 8.1L Only)).
Installation Procedure
1. If equipped with a 6.6L or 8.1L engine, install the clutch pressure plate and disc to the dowel pins.
2. Install J 44747 in order to align the clutch.
3. Notice:
Refer to Fastener Notice.
Install the clutch pressure plate bolts.
Tighten the bolts to 70 Nm (52 ft. lbs.).
4. Remove the J 44747.
5. If equipped with a 4.8L or 6.0L engine, install the clutch pressure plate and driven plate to the dowel pins.
6. Install J 5824-A in order to align the clutch.
7. Install the clutch pressure plate bolts finger tight.
