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.
REMOVE MANUAL TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY
REMOVE NO. 1 CLUTCH HOUSING COVER
Remove the No. 1 clutch housing cover from the manual transaxle assembly.
REMOVE BLEEDER CLUTCH RELEASE TUBE
Using a union nut wrench 10 mm, separate the bleeder clutch release tube from the clutch release bleeder sub-assembly.
Remove the bolt and the bleeder clutch release tube from the manual transaxle assembly.
REMOVE CLUTCH RELEASE BLEEDER SUB-ASSEMBLY
Using a union nut wrench 10 mm, separate the clutch release bleeder sub-assembly from the bleeder clutch release tube.
Remove the 2 bolts and the clutch release bleeder sub-assembly from the manual transaxle assembly.
REMOVE RELEASE CYLINDER BLEEDER PLUG CAP
Remove the release cylinder bleeder plug cap from the release cylinder bleeder plug.
REMOVE RELEASE CYLINDER BLEEDER PLUG
Remove the release cylinder bleeder plug from the clutch release bleeder sub-assembly.
REMOVE CLUTCH TUBE BOOT
Remove the clutch tube boot from the manual transaxle assembly.
REMOVE CLUTCH RELEASE WITH BEARING CYLINDER ASSEMBLY
Remove the 3 bolts and the clutch release with bearing cylinder assembly together with the bleeder clutch release tube from the manual transaxle assembly.
REMOVE BLEEDER CLUTCH RELEASE TUBE
Using a union nut wrench 10 mm, separate the bleeder clutch release tube from the clutch release with bearing cylinder assembly.
REMOVE CLUTCH FLEXIBLE HOSE BRACKET
Remove the bolt and the clutch flexible hose bracket from the manual transaxle assembly.
REMOVE CLUTCH COVER ASSEMBLY
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Put the matchmarks on the clutch cover assembly and the flywheel sub-assembly.
Loosen each set bolt one turn at a time until the spring tension is released.
Remove the set bolts and pull off the clutch cover assembly.
Note
Do not drop the clutch disc assembly.
REMOVE CLUTCH DISC ASSEMBLY
Note
Keep the lining part of the clutch disc and the surfaces of the pressure plate and flywheel free of oil and foreign matter.