Clutch System
Clutch Disc/Plate Removal
1. Drain the transmission oil (page 57).
2. Remove the rear brake pedal (1) by removing
its pivot bolt (2), washer and dust seals (3).
(2)
(3)
(1) rear brake pedal
(3) washer and dust seals
(2) brake pedal pivot bolt
3. Remove the five clutch cover bolts (4) and
clutch cover (5).
(4)
(4) clutch cover bolts
(5) clutch cover
4. Remove the four clutch spring bolts and
springs (6).
Loosen the bolts in a crisscross pattern in two or
three progressive steps.
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5. Remove the clutch pressure plate (7).
(6)
(1)
(6) clutch spring bolts and springs
(7) clutch pressure plate
6. Remove the washer (8), needle bearing (9),
clutch lifter (10) and clutch lifter rod (11).
(8)
(9)
(8) washer
(9) needle bearing
7. Assemble the clutch lifter, needle bearing and
(5)
washer. Turn the needle bearing with your
finger. The needle bearing should turn
smoothly and quietly. Replace the needle
bearing and washer if the needle bearing does
not turn smoothly.
8. Remove the eight clutch discs, seven clutch
(7)
(12) clutch discs, clutch plates, judder spring and spring
(10)
(11)
(10) clutch lifter
(11) clutch lifter rod
plates, judder spring and spring seat (12).
(12)
seat