23 11 617 Replacing guide sleeve for clutch operator (GS6-45BZ/DZ)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove transmission . See REMOVING AND INSTALLING TRANSMISSION , REMOVING AND INSTALLING TRANSMISSION ALL-WHEEL VEHICLE DRIVE or REMOVING AND INSTALLING TRANSMISSION 4WD .
REMOVE clutch operator and release lever from guide tube.

Release screws (1).

Tightening torque: 23 11 2AZ . See HOUSING WITH LID or HOUSING WITH LID .

Remove guide tube (2).

Installation note:

Replace screws (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Screws And Guide Tube

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Installation note:

Remove all traces of label (1) and adhesive from guide tube using suitable solvent.

Fig 2: Identifying Label

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