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How important is proper bellhousing alignment?

April 26, 2017alignment bellhousing

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How important is proper bellhousing alignment?

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A. Bellhousing alignment is crucial for proper clutch function and reliability of the related components. Due to manufacturing tolerances of engine blocks and bell housings, it is possible for the transmission centerline and crankshaft centerline to be misaligned. The result of this misalignment may result in hard shifting; pilot bearing/bushing wear; transmission main shaft bearing wear; and/or failure of the clutch disc hub (pleas refer to the vehicle’s factory service manual).