23 11 608 Replacing guide tube for clutch operator (GS6-17BG)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove transmission . See REMOVING AND INSTALLING TRANSMISSION or REMOVING AND INSTALLING TRANSMISSION ALL-WHEEL VEHICLE DRIVE .
Remove CLUTCH RELEASE MODULE from guide tube

Release screws.

Tightening torque 23 11 2AZ .

Remove guide tube (1).

Installation note:

Replace screws.

Fig 1: Locating Guide Tube Screws

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NOTE: Clean new guide tube.
Remove sticker (1) and adhesive with a suitable solvent.

Fig 2: Identifying Sticker

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