Standard Transmission & Gear now has the best OEM
Clutch Kits available for sale. Give us a call or
request a quote.
Heavy Truck, Medium Truck or Light Truck, sooner or later the factory clutch
assembly will need to be replaced. Whether you drive an 18 wheeler, a medium
duty bobtail or a high performance diesel pickup, ValAir offers an array of
quality new and remanufactured replacement parts at a competitive price. Our
customers get an equivalent or better than stock replacements at a fraction of
the dealer price.
HEAVY DUTY - Class 6,7 & 8 Clutches ValAir has been rebuilding Clutch Assemblies
to exacting specifications for over a decade. ValAir uses the finest friction
materials and parts. The parts are quality inspected and come with 12 month
warranty at a price that will make you glad you purchased a genuine ValAir
replacement part. Valair now offers NEW made in the USA 15" Spicer clutches at a
fraction of the dealer cost , being able to offer your customer a new class 8
clutch at super competitive pricing increases your chances of a sale and not
having to worry about core costs. Give us call to discuss pricing.
PERFORMANCE - Diesel Trucks (3/4 & 1 Ton) Whether you are looking for a stock
replacement, a towing clutch, or a high performance clutch, we have just the
clutch for you. Our new performance series of clutches are built Texas tough and
built to last.
Pre-Installation Checklist
What is the reason for replacing the clutch assembly?
Did the clutch wear out?
Did you experience a clutch failure?
If a failure occurred, did you fix the cause of failure?
Do you have a service manual for your vehicle to resource information
regarding bolt torque specification, special tools that may be needed and
installation instructions, etc.?
Do you have a non-petroleum cleaner such as, acetone or brake cleaner
to clean the surface of the pressure plate and flywheel prior to
installation?
Do you have the proper bolts for the flywheel and pressure plate?
(preferably new bolts)
Do you have a torque wrench to properly torque the flywheel and
pressure plate bolts?
Do you have all of the fluids you will need? (Transmission oil,
hydraulic clutch fluid)
Do you have an alignment tool to properly line up the disc to the
transmission?
Do you have a replacement pilot bearing preferred) or bushing? (If
applicable)
Do you have a pilot bearing removal tool or method? (If applicable)
Do you have a safe method to lift and support your vehicle? (Jack and
at least 4 jack stands)
Do you have someone to resurface your flywheel?
Do you have a new throw-out bearing?
Do you have an apparatus (Transmission jack or floor jack adapter) to
support the weight of the transmission during installation to avoid damaging
the disc?
Pay close attention when removing components (linkage, bearing location
and mounting, bolts and their length, etc.). Take notes or pictures for
proper re-installation.
Inspect all clutch related parts (clutch fork, clevis, pins,
hydraulics, etc.) for signs of wear or damage.
Inspect the spline on your transmission input shaft for damage or wear.
(Slide the disc on and off)
Inspect the throw-out bearing guide tube for signs of wear or galling.
(retaining collar/quill)
Does the new disc slide smoothly and spin straight on the input shaft
of the transmission?
Has your flywheel been properly resurfaced, balanced, and does it meet
OEM specifications?
Are the dowel pins (if applicable) in the flywheel secure, straight and
smooth?
Lubricate the input shaft spline with a dry graphite lubricant or a
light coat of lithium (white) grease.
Did you check to make sure there is no grease or oil on any friction
surfaces?
Tighten all bolts to proper torque specifications.
Post-Installation Checklist
If your vehicle is equipped with a clutch adjustment, refer to your (an)
owner’s (service) manual for adjustment procedure.
