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Originally Posted by TDF9
Thanks, Efthreeoh.
I used a clutch alignment tool, so hope it was centered.
But "release the pressure plate" doesn't make sense to me. Would that only apply to a self-adjusting clutch? I'm using a single mass flywheel and non-self adjusting clutch. Once I had the clutch on the alignment tool, I bolted up the pressure plate - so the clutch was under pressure as I torqued down the pressure plate. Does that make sense?
Flywheel is unlocked.
I did cut off the old aluminum bolts to use as guidepins - what a great idea that has been!
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So I can only speak to OEM LuK parts. The pressure plate comes with the finger springs locked in a released state so there is no pressure on the pressure plate/clutch disk as you bolt it onto the flywheel. You have to release the retaining spider plate once the pressure plated is bolted and torqued down to the flywheel. The spider retaining plate is turned by using a wrench then separates from the pressure plate springs(i.e. it doesn't remain on the pressure plate). If you didn't remove the retaining plate it could keep the trans from sliding forward.