Removal Procedure
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- Remove the transmission. Refer to Transmission Replacement .
- Remove and Discard the 6 clutch pressure plate fasteners, then remove the clutch pressure plate and clutch disc.
- Check clutch disc for wear: Check the projection of the lining at the clutch lining rivets. The clutch disc must be replaced if the lining projection is less than 0.5 mm. Also, press the clutch disc onto the transmission input shaft and check for ease of movement.
- Inspect the engine flywheel. Replace if necessary. Refer to Engine Flywheel Cleaning and Inspection .
NOTE:
A clutch disc contaminated by foreign bodies (oil, cleaning agent etc.) must be replaced as a matter of principle. Check clutch disc for damage and friction rust in the hub profile and replace if necessary. Do not clean clutch pressure plate and clutch disc with a high pressure cleaner or a component washing machine.