Which way does the stock clutch face?

[Nocheez]

The TSRM shows the clutch going both ways on the R154:
http://cygnusx1.net/Supra/Library/TSRM/MK3/manual.aspx?Section=CL&P=11
http://cygnusx1.net/Supra/Library/TSRM/MK3/manual.aspx?Section=MT&P=6

Which way is correct? The other side of the clutch is more round, doesn't have the 4 cut-outs at the center. I've heard that the "nipple" side that rides on the input shaft is supposed to face the flywheel, but I want to be certain.

 

[IJ.]

Raised section with the Spring Hub faces the PP usually.

If you turn it around the Springs hit the Flywheel bolts and you have nada clutch.

 

[Nocheez]

The springs go through both sides, though. I'll have to take pictures at lunch or something.

 

[IJ.]

RAISED SECTION.......

reading is important cheez

 

[Nocheez]

Right, but the other picture of it sitting in the bell house shows the raised section as well. The other side of the clutch hub is mostly flat.

 

[IJ.]

The pic I just posted is the correct way.

 

[Nocheez]

The pic I just posted is the correct way.

I trust you You can understand my confusion, though!

Thanks a bunch!

 

[IJ.]

Not really it can only go back in one way and work

If you sit it on the flywheel backwards the RAISED SECTION catches on the flywheel bolts.

As I said earlier most clutches are built this way with the damper hub inside the pressure plate away from the flywheel bolts.

 

[Nocheez]

Not really it can only go back in one way and work

If you sit it on the flywheel backwards the RAISED SECTION catches on the flywheel bolts.

As I said earlier most clutches are built this way with the damper hub inside the pressure plate away from the flywheel bolts.

That makes sense to me. This is my first time putting in a 5-speed, and I didn't remove the one from the old car so I'm trying to figure it out on my own with the TSRM as much as possible. I hate bugging the gurus with simple questions.

 

[IJ.]

No probs at all Cheez!
(it's really late here and I'm more crotchety than usual so I'm off to bed)