how to remove 5-ton multi-fuel pressure-plate

[jesusgatos]

Need to swap the 2.5-ton bellhousing and everything over onto the new LDS engine, and am wondering how I'm supposed to remove the 5-ton pressure-plate. Removed all the bolts around the perimeter and then noticed the three bolts further in towards the center. One of them has a tag (had been painted over) that reads, 'remove after installation'. Should I remove those three bolts before or after removing all the bolts around the outside of the pressure-plate?

 

[gringeltaube]

I would remove PP and just leave those bolts where they are.

G.

 

[jesusgatos]

Oh, but after removing all the bolts around the perimeter, the pressure-plate didn't come loose. Thought those other bolts might be securing it to the flywheel? So figured I had better ask about the correct way to remove it.

 

[Recovry4x4]

Might need a little tug. Those bolts hold spring pressure on the pressure plate for installation. No need to remove them to remove the pressure plate.

 

[gringeltaube]

Jesse, I'm sure those three bolts just keep the PP assy. compressed so as to easily be able to install the clutch disk.
Keep trying, it should come off. Maybe sticking in place from excess paint...?

Oooops... Kenny, you were faster!

G.

 

[jesusgatos]

Awesome, thanks. Was just reluctant to start prying on things without knowing...

 

[jesusgatos]

Got it. Popped right off. Thanks again guys. Have no use for these parts, so put them up for sale.

 

[jesusgatos]

Can anybody help me identify these bearings? They came with the LDS engine, and am assuming that one of them is a throwout bearing. Wondering if it will work with my 2.5-ton transmission? No idea about the other one. Feels much too large to be a pilot bearing. They're just in sealed packages and am reluctant to open them if I can't use them.