Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Cadillac ATS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the manual transmission. Transmission Replacement (MG9)
- Remove the starter. Starter Replacement (LGX)Starter Replacement (LCV, LTG)Starter Replacement (LF4 - Manual Transmission)Starter Replacement (LF4 - Automatic Transmission)
- Install the EN-50792 tool.
- Loosen the clutch pressure plate bolts using the following sequence:
- Loosen bolts 1 and 2 one full turn, then stop.
- Loosen bolts 3 and 4 one full turn, then stop.
- Loosen bolts 5 and 6 one full turn, then stop.
- Repeat Steps 4.1 through 4.3 until all bolts are loose.
- Remove and DISCARD the six clutch pressure plate bolts (1).
- Remove the clutch pressure plate (2) from the dowel pins on the flywheel.
- Remove the driven disc (3).
NOTE:
If reusing the pressure plate assembly, place an alignment mark on the pressure plate and flywheel for proper alignment during installation.
NOTE:
DO NOT use air tools to remove the clutch pressure plate bolts