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I'm popped off my stock pressure plate in favor of a new stm jobbie... how do i remove the inner piece out of the stock unit so that i can install it in the new one? The outer ring is definately not metallic so I don't want to destroy it getting it out. I would guess that it would be removed by pushing it inward...

Here's a pic:

 

[MagnusVer]

Hey, thanks Mark. You may have saved me from some serious damage there. I just ordered a throwout bearing from Chris.

The stock plate stays on a bit longer...

 

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oh yeah... remember when you install the next plate (or reinstall this one), to make sure the alignment's correct. the stocker's got a hashmark on one of the spring wells that aligns with a hashmark on one of the clutch hub spring-posts. the aftermarket bit should have something similar as well.

Thanks Strati. I had no idea about that.... I'll have to take another look in the morning to see if i understand. Are you saying that there's only one correct way to install the pressure plate instead of six (there are six spring wells.)

 

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Right you are... what would happen if it wasn't lined up I wonder?

I don't see any notches or any other type of indicator on the STM pressure plate.

 

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Upon closer inspection, there is a small red dot (indentation) on the inside of the STM pressure plate underneath one of the wells. I'm no Sherlock Holmes, but that's gotta be it.

Thanks Strati.

 

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Got my throwout bearing from ca-cycleworks... tapped it in with a hammer and the pressure plate is in. Thanks guys.