Clutch, Removing

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-- Securely install the transmission vertically in the assembly bracket.

-- Remove the clutch cover. Refer to CLUTCH COVER .

Fig 1: Identifying Clutch Cover Circlip

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-- Remove the circlip -arrow-.

Fig 2: Locating Circlip

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CAUTION:

Carefully remove the clutch. Ensure the end cover or other parts of the clutch do not fall out. Do not rotate the clutch under any circumstances!

Guide the clutch pack carrier out by hand, refer to SPECIAL CARE .

-- Remove the clutch.

Fig 3: Removing Clutch

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-- Remove the pump shaft -A-.

Fig 4: Removing Pump Shaft

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-- Store the pump shaft until it is used after installing the new clutch