Removal (RX7)
- Disconnect negative battery cable. Place shift lever in Neutral. Remove shift knob and console box. Remove shift lever dust boot, lever and related components. Remove air cleaner.
- Raise and support vehicle. Remove protective cover from under engine (if equipped). Remove clutch slave cylinder with hydraulic line connected. Disconnect front exhaust pipe from manifold.
- Disconnect speedometer cable and electrical leads from transmission. Mark position of drive shaft flanges and remove drive shaft. Insert plug into extension housing to prevent oil loss. Support engine. Support transmission with jack.
- Remove rear support crossmember. Remove transmission-to-engine bolts. Slide transmission back until input shaft is clear of clutch cover. Lower and remove transmission from vehicle.
- Insert clutch disc guide and diagonally loosen bolts to remove clutch assembly. Mark position of clutch cover to flywheel. Remove clutch cover and disc. See Figure.