Clutch Assembly: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2001 Chevrolet Tracker and 2000 Chevrolet Tracker. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove gearshift control lever. Remove transfer case control lever on 4WD models. Remove bolt directly behind gearshift lever case. Disconnect transmission and transfer case electrical connections. Remove fan shroud bolts. Remove upper transmission-to-engine bolts.
- Raise and support vehicle. Drain transfer case and transmission fluid. Remove starter. Disconnect back-up light switch. Mark front and rear drive shafts for reassembly reference, and then remove. On 4WD models, remove transfer case skid plate. On all models, disconnect speedometer cable. Temporarily install speedometer driven gear case retaining bolt. Disconnect catalytic converter mounting bolts. Remove catalytic converter.
- Remove transfer case crossmember. Remove transfer case-to-transmission mounting bolts. Slide transfer case off transmission output shaft slowly. Support transmission with transmission jack. Remove rear transmission mount and crossmember. Disconnect breather hose and all electrical connectors.
- Note alignment marks on clutch release lever and remove clutch release lever. Remove flywheel inspection cover. Remove remaining transmission-to-engine nuts and bolts. Remove transmission assembly. Ensure transmission is clear of clutch input shaft. Lower transmission carefully.
- Mark pressure plate and flywheel for reassembly reference. Install Flywheel Holder (J-35271) to hold flywheel stationary. Install Clutch Alignment Arbor (J-37761) to support clutch disc. Loosen pressure plate bolts alternately until pressure plate is released. Remove clutch disc and pressure plate. See Figure .