CLUTCH UNIT (for EE53) REMOVAL

Note

When the transaxle is removed, be sure to use a new clutch release with bearing cylinder assembly and new installation bolts. Removal of the transaxle allows the compressed clutch release with bearing cylinder assembly to return to its original position, and dust could damage the seal of the clutch release with bearing cylinder assembly, possibly causing clutch fluid leaks.


  1. REMOVE MANUAL TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY


    1. Remove the manual transaxle assembly Click here.

  2. REMOVE NO. 1 CLUTCH HOUSING COVER

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    1. Remove the No. 1 clutch housing cover from the transaxle.

  3. REMOVE BLEEDER CLUTCH RELEASE TUBE


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      Using a union nut wrench 10 mm, separate the bleeder clutch release tube.

    2. Remove the bolt and bleeder clutch release tube.

  4. REMOVE CLUTCH RELEASE BLEEDER SUB-ASSEMBLY

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    1. Using a union nut wrench 10 mm, separate the clutch release bleeder from the bleeder clutch release tube.

    2. Remove the 2 bolts and clutch release bleeder.

  5. REMOVE RELEASE CYLINDER BLEEDER PLUG CAP

  6. REMOVE RELEASE CYLINDER BLEEDER PLUG

  7. REMOVE CLUTCH TUBE BOOT


    1. Remove the clutch tube boot from the transaxle.

  8. REMOVE CLUTCH RELEASE WITH BEARING CYLINDER ASSEMBLY

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    1. Remove the 3 bolts and the clutch release with bearing cylinder assembly together with the bleeder clutch release tube.

  9. REMOVE BLEEDER CLUTCH RELEASE TUBE

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    1. Using a union nut wrench 10 mm, separate the clutch release tube from the clutch release with bearing cylinder assembly.

  10. REMOVE CLUTCH FLEXIBLE HOSE BRACKET

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    1. Remove the bolt clutch flexible hose bracket.

  11. REMOVE CLUTCH COVER ASSEMBLY

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    *1 Matchmark

    1. Put the matchmarks on the clutch cover and the flywheel.

    2. Loosen each set bolt one turn at a time until the spring tension is released.

    3. Remove the set bolts and pull off the clutch cover.

      Note

      Do not drop the clutch disc.

  12. REMOVE CLUTCH DISC ASSEMBLY