Clutch Disc And Pressure Plate: Removal: 1.6L

Fig 1: Clutch Disc and Pressure Plate

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1 - FLYWHEEL

2 - CLUTCH DISC

3 - PRESSURE PLATE

4 - BOLT (6)

1. Remove transaxle,
   • For G288 M/T, (Refer to TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE/MANUAL - REMOVAL) .
   • For T350 M/T, (Refer to TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE/MANUAL - REMOVAL) .
2. Mark position of pressure plate on flywheel (1) with paint or a scriber for assembly reference. See Fig 1.
3. Loosen and remove six pressure plate-to-flywheel bolts (4). Remove pressure plate (3) and clutch disc (2).
   Fig 2: Identifying Flywheel And Crankshaft Flange

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   1 - FLYWHEEL

   2 - BOLT (8)

   3 - CRANKSHAFT FLANGE

4. Remove eight flywheel-to-crankshaft bolts (2) and remove flywheel (1). See Fig 2.
   Fig 3: Release Bearing And Lever

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   1 - RELEASE BEARING

   2 - LEVER

5. Inspect release lever (2) and bearing (1). Replace as necessary. See Fig 3.(Refer to CLUTCH/CLUTCH RELEASE BEARING - REMOVAL) .