23 11 607 Replacing guide tube for clutch release unit (GS7S47BG SMG)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove TRANSMISSION
Remove CLUTCH RELEASE UNIT and release lever from guide sleeve

Release screws.

Remove guide sleeve.

Tightening torque: see Fig 1.

Fig 1: Tightening Torque 23 11 2AZ

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Installation:

Replace screws.

Clean new guide sleeve.

Guide surface must be clean (no labels/stickers or residual adhesive, etc.).

IMPORTANT: Apply a thin film of Esso Unirex grease to guide tube.

Grease, refer to MANUAL TRANSMISSION - OPERATING FLUIDS .

Fig 2: Locating Guide Sleeve Bolt

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