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Removal Procedure

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    CAUTION: Refer to Battery Disconnect Warning .
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  3. Remove the driveline support assembly with the transaxle. Refer to Driveline Support Assembly Replacement .
    4. Fig 1: View Of Clutch Assembly
    GM1696171Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the bell housing bolts. The upper bolts can be accessed by lowering the engine cradle approximately 25 mm (1 in) and tipping the engine back.
  5. If reusing the pressure plate assembly, place a alignment mark on the pressure plate and flyweel for proper alignment during installation.
    6. NOTE: Do Not use air tools to remove the clutch pressure plate bolts.
    Fig 2: Identifying Clutch Pressure Plate Bolt Loosening & Tightening Sequence
    GM2125694Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Loosen the clutch pressure plate bolts using the following sequence:
    1. Loosen bolts 1 and 2 one full turn, then stop.
    2. Loosen bolts 3 and 4 one full turn, then stop.
    3. Loosen bolts 5 and 6 one full turn, then stop.
    4. Repeat steps 5.1 through 5.3 until all the bolts are loose.
  7. Remove the clutch pressure plate bolts from the flywheel.
  8. Remove the clutch pressure plate and the clutch driven plates.
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