Input Shaft Ball Bearing, Replacing: Removing

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Fig 1: Identifying Dual Clutch And Cover

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-- Remove the dual clutch -1-. Refer to DUAL CLUTCH .

-- Remove the locking ring -arrow- from the removed clutch cover.

Fig 2: Identifying Locking Ring

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-- Remove the dual clutch ball bearing.

Fig 3: Identifying Dual Clutch Ball Bearing, Removal

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NOTE:

There may still be a thrust washer -2- behind the ball bearing -3- depending on the clutch cover date of manufacture. If there is, then replace the old one with a new one when installing the new ball bearing.

Fig 4: Identifying Clutch Cover Components

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Replace the ball bearing -3-.