Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 GMC Sonoma and 2002 Chevrolet S10 Pickup. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING & JACKING THE VEHICLE in General Information.
Remove the rear propeller shaft. Refer to PROPELLER SHAFT REPLACEMENT - ONE PIECE or PROPELLER SHAFT REPLACEMENT - TWO PIECE in DRIVE SHAFT article.
Remove the transmission. Refer to TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENT .

Fig 1: Removing Clutch Actuator Bolts
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Remove the clutch actuator bolts.
Remove the clutch actuator from the input shaft.
Remove the 5 bolts from the front bearing retainer.
Use suitable prying tool to remove the input shaft bearing retainer.

Fig 2: Removing Input Shaft Bearing Retainer
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Remove the input shaft retaining ring.
Remove the input shaft seal from the input shaft bearing retainer.

Fig 3: Removing Input Shaft Seal From Input Shaft Bearing Retainer
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Remove the old gasket material from the front bearing retainer.