Ed 944T

I am going to change my rubber center clutch in my 944, since it decided to break last week.

My clutch kit arrived with 3 spacers that go on the release bearing, my question is, how do I determine were they go in relation to the pressure plate? Thanks in advance...

chrly924s

http://www.clarks-garage.com/

PorscheDoc

I usually am able to get in 2 of the spacers. I have never been able to get 3 in there.

Ed 944T

I've already checked with Clarks Garage, there is no mention of the spacers. I remember reading a procedure to determine how and where to place the spacers, but I can't remember where I read it

chrly924s

http://www.clarks-garage.com/Install a new release bearing on the pressure plate. You may need the snap ring from the old release bearing if the new bearing does not come with one. Install spacer(s) onto the release bearing. Insert the bearing into the opening on the pressure plate. While holding the bearing in place, lay the pressure plate on a flat surface with the pressure plate friction surface facing up. Press down on the sides of the pressure plate to compress the pressure plate fingers. This will allow enough clearance to install the snap ring onto the release bearing. The number of spacers installed should not prevent the snap ring from being installed. Also, once the bearing is installed and the snap ring is in place, there should be a small amount of movement between the release bearing and the pressure plate.

Ed 944T

Thanks, chrly924s, I appreciate the info, makes sense... I guess I'll have to check out that site a little closer... I checked out the clutch replacement write up, but nothing like your post was there.

Now, all I have to do is get started...