How to remove and install a clutch pressure plate and driven plate on Chevrolet K3500?

Take out the transmission. Take off the quick disconnect that connects the concentric slave cylinder. The system needs a clutch drive gear or a (J5824-01) to effectively support the clutch. Be sure to mark not only the Flywheel (5) but also a clutch Pressure Plate lug so you know where to place them for mounting. Take out the bolts (3) and the washers (2) that attach both the clutch Pressure Plate (4) and the clutch driven plate (1) to the Flywheel (5). Lift out the clutch alignment tool from the clutch collar. Clean each part with a water dampened cloth and make sure there are no signs of damage. With a straight edge, examine the surfaces where the clutch connects and check the friction pads for marks, holes, lots of oil and missing or broken rivets; if there is a lot of oil on the friction pads, replace the clutch driven plate. Look for any damaged splines and check that fit splines slide freely and look over all the springs and the boot for bends, cracks and rips. Insert the bolts and the washers and attach the Pressure Plate and clutch plate to the end of the Flywheel. You should install (J5824-01) or a used clutch drive gear for clutch support. Locate the yellow dot on the clutch Pressure Plate and put it in line with the "x" that appears on the heaviest part of the Flywheel. Tighten the clutch Pressure Plate bolts to 41 nm (30 ft. Lbs.). Take out the alignment tool. Attach the quick disconnect to the end of the concentric slave cylinder. Put the transmission in place.

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Chevrolet K3500 Pressure Plate Part Number: 12382947
$217.77 MSRP: $342.65
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Clutch Kit, Engine (W/Cover); Clutch Kit
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1996 Chevrolet K3500 | Base, Cheyenne, Silverado | 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS
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Chevrolet K3500 Pressure Plate Part Number: 89059300
$320.87 MSRP: $638.49
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- Other Name: Plate Kit, Clutch Pressure & Driven (W/Cover); Clutch Kit; Disc; Plate Kit, Engine Clutch(Pressure Plate)
- Replaces: 12380418, 12380419, 12388077, 15675945
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1992-1995 Chevrolet K3500 | Base, Cheyenne, Scottsdale, Silverado | 8 Cyl 6.5 L DIESEL
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Chevrolet K3500 Pressure Plate Part Number: 15042759
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- Other Name: Plate Assembly-Clutch Pressure & Driven (W/Cover); Clutch Kit; Plate, Engine Clutch(Pressure Plate)
- Replaces: 15029428
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1997-2000 Chevrolet K3500 | Base, Cheyenne, LS, Silverado | 8 Cyl 6.5 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 7.4 L GAS
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Chevrolet K3500 Pressure Plate Part Number: 89059411
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Plate Kit, Clutch Pressure & Driven (W/Cover); Clutch Kit; Disc; Plate Kit, Engine Clutch(Pressure Plate)
- Replaces: 15732274, 15732268
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1997-1998 Chevrolet K3500 | Base, Cheyenne, Silverado | 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS
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Chevrolet K3500 Pressure Plate Part Number: 17801293
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Plate Kit, Clutch Pressure & Driven (W/Cover); Clutch Kit; Plate Kit, Engine Clutch(Pressure Plate)
- Replaces: 15732270, 15732276, 12383972
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1996 Chevrolet K3500 | Base, Cheyenne, Silverado | 8 Cyl 7.4 L GAS
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Chevrolet K3500 Pressure Plate Part Number: 15002591
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Clutch Kit, Engine (W/Pressure Plate & Driven Plate); Plate Kit, Engine Clutch(Pressure Plate); Clutch Kit
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1998-2000 Chevrolet K3500 | Base, Cheyenne, LS, Silverado | 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS
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Chevrolet K3500 Pressure Plate Part Number: 12382945
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Clutch Kit, Engine (W/Cover); Plate Kit, Engine Clutch(Pressure Plate); Clutch Kit
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1996 Chevrolet K3500 | Base, Cheyenne, Silverado | 8 Cyl 6.5 L DIESEL
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Chevrolet K3500 Pressure Plate Part Number: 15638388
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Cover, W/Plate, Clutch Pressure; Clutch Kit; Cover, Engine Clutch(Pressure Plate); Plate, Engine Clutch(Pressure Plate)
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1988-1995 Chevrolet K3500 | Base, Cheyenne, Scottsdale, Silverado | 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.2 L DIESEL

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Q: How to remove and install a clutch pressure plate and driven plate on Chevrolet K3500?
A:
Take out the transmission. Take off the quick disconnect that connects the concentric slave cylinder. The system needs a clutch drive gear or a (J5824-01) to effectively support the clutch. Be sure to mark not only the Flywheel (5) but also a clutch Pressure Plate lug so you know where to place them for mounting. Take out the bolts (3) and the washers (2) that attach both the clutch Pressure Plate (4) and the clutch driven plate (1) to the Flywheel (5). Lift out the clutch alignment tool from the clutch collar. Clean each part with a water dampened cloth and make sure there are no signs of damage. With a straight edge, examine the surfaces where the clutch connects and check the friction pads for marks, holes, lots of oil and missing or broken rivets; if there is a lot of oil on the friction pads, replace the clutch driven plate. Look for any damaged splines and check that fit splines slide freely and look over all the springs and the boot for bends, cracks and rips. Insert the bolts and the washers and attach the Pressure Plate and clutch plate to the end of the Flywheel. You should install (J5824-01) or a used clutch drive gear for clutch support. Locate the yellow dot on the clutch Pressure Plate and put it in line with the "x" that appears on the heaviest part of the Flywheel. Tighten the clutch Pressure Plate bolts to 41 nm (30 ft. Lbs.). Take out the alignment tool. Attach the quick disconnect to the end of the concentric slave cylinder. Put the transmission in place.