Removal Procedure
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- Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to in General Information.
- Remove the engine protection shield.
- Install a ratchet into the air conditioning (A/C) belt tensioner adapter opening.
- Rotate the A/C belt tensioner clockwise in order to relieve the tension on the belt.
- Remove the A/C belt from the A/C compressor.
- Slowly release the tension on the A/C belt tensioner.
- Remove the clutch plate retaining bolt (1).
- Remove the clutch plate assembly (2).
- Remove the clutch hub/bearing snap ring (3).
- Remove the clutch hub/bearing assembly (4).