I have the engine out of my 98 Forester for a HG job and was checking the clutch for servicability when I noticed that the center spring cushion assy of the clutch plate is off-set. I didn't notice this when I took it apart. Which way does it go; the offset side toward the flywheel with the flush side toward the pressure plate or the other way? It will fit either way but I'd hate to find out its wrong when I it back together and the clutch won't work.

 

Thanks for all the info you have given me so far. This site is great!

Here's a photo of the clutch and pressure plate I removed from my 97 outback 2.5 engine. Open the photo with your favorite viewer and look around towards the center of the clutch disc. The engine side was clearly marked "engine side" and should be visible in the photo.