Originally Posted By: inquirer
What I understand now, by doing more research, is that the alignment is only necessary for the easier installation of the gearbox. It isn't that you can install the clutch disk in the wrong position, but if it is not aligned correctly you have to do the same job again. Bottom line, if you can install the gearbox without an issue, that means the alignment was correct at the firth place, right?
You keep trying to rationalize this but if the clutch disk isn't exactly aligned with the pilot bearing/socket in the flywheel then the two will not mate up properly. It's usually hard enough to get them to mate anyway, if this isn't right then you never will. What's the issue with getting a tool? Didn't one come with the new clutch kit?