Honda Fit: Clutch Disc and Pressure Plate Installation

1. Temporarily install the clutch disc onto the splines of the transmission mainshaft. Make sure the clutch disc slides freely on the mainshaft.

25. Apply a light coat of super high temp urea grease (P/N 08798-9002) to the crankshaft pilot bearing (A).

26. Apply super high temp urea grease (P/N 08798-9002) to the splines (B) of the clutch disc (C), then install the clutch disc using the remover handle (D) and the clutch alignment shaft (E).

    NOTE: Wipe off any excess grease.

27. Install the pressure plate (A) and the mounting bolts (B) finger-tight.

28. Torque the mounting bolts in a crisscross pattern. Tighten the bolts in several steps to prevent warping the diaphragm spring.

    PRESSURE PLATE MOUNTING BOLT TORQUE:

    25 NВ·m (2.5 kgfВ·m, 18 lbfВ·ft)

29. Remove the ring gear holder (A), the remover handle, and the clutch alignment shaft (B).

30. Make sure the diaphragm spring fingers are all the same height.

31. Do the release bearing inspection, and replace it if necessary.

32. Install the transmission.