TM9-2320-361-34 a. Removal 4-1. CLUTCH MAINTENANCE (Contd) WARNING Pressure plate is heavy. Support pressure plate during removal. Failure to do so may result in injury to personnel. NOTE New and old clutch pressure plates are replaced the same. The difference between the two is that the new clutch plate has three release levers as opposed to four found in the old clutch plates. This procedure covers old clutch pressure plates. Remove eight screws (7), lockwashers (8), pressure plate (6), and clutch disc (4) from flywheel (1). Discard lockwashers (8). I b. Cleaning and Inspection l 1. Check clutch face of flywheel (1) for grooves, scuff marks, and overheating discoloration. Replace flywheel (1) if damaged (para. 3-5). 2. Check clutch pilot bearing (3) from flywheel end of crankshaft (2) for scoring, nicks, or cracks. Replace clutch pilot bearing (3) if damaged. NOTE Perform steps 3 and 4 if pilot bearing is damaged. 3. Using bearing puller, remove clutch pilot bearing (3) from flywheel end of crankshaft (2) and remove any debris from clutch pilot bearing hole in crankshaft (2). 4. Using bearing installer, install new clutch pilot bearing (3) in flywheel end of crankshaft. (2) flush with counter bored area of crankshaft (2). c. Installation 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 4-2 CAUTION Clutch disc and clutch pilot bearing must be alined prior to installation (TM 9-28 15-210-34-2-2). Failure to do so may result in damage to equipment. Position clutch disc (4) on flywheel (1) with long end of drive hub (5) facing away from flywheel (1). Insert clutch alinement tool through clutch disc (4) and crankshaft (2). Position pressure plate (6) against flywheel (1) and clutch disc (4) and aline holes of pressure plate (6) with holes of clutch disc (4). Install eight new lockwashers (8) and screws (7) on pressure plate (6). Tighten eight screws (7) 23-27 lb-ft (31-37 N.m). Remove clutch alinement tool from clutch disc (4) and crankshaft (1).