Clutch End Cover, Removing And Installing: Installing

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CAUTION:

Always replace the clutch end cover and the circlip. Never use a hammer to install a new clutch end cover and never lubricate the center seal or touch it. Leaks will develop.

Note the following before installing the clutch end cover:

The new clutch end cover must be free of oil near the center seal and it must be dry.

-- If necessary, clean the sealing surface on the drive plate -arrow- thoroughly.

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There must not be any stickers on the inside of the clutch end cover.

-- If there is, carefully remove the sticker.

Only coat outer edge of seal with oil.

-- Remove the clutch end cover from the replacement parts package. Only take a hold of the clutch end cover at the outer edge.

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-- Clean the end of transmission shaft.

Clutch End Cover Without Bushing:

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-- Place the :T10302 on a level surface.

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CAUTION:

Clean the assembly sleeve before use and do not use scratched assembly sleeves.

-- To pre-form the inner seal on the new clutch end cover, guide the clutch end cover with the outer side facing downward evenly and horizontally over the :T10302 .

-- Remove the :T10302 upward out of the clutch end cover.

-- Place the :T10302 on the end of the dual clutch shaft.

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CAUTION:

Risk of damaging the clutch end cover.

Do not drive on the clutch end cover with a hammer.

-- Guide the clutch end cover with the outer side facing upward horizontally over the :T10302 and press it evenly into its seat.

-- If required, carefully pry the clutch end cover into its seat with a screwdriver -arrow- as illustrated until it is possible to install the circlip.

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-- Install the clutch end cover circlip into the transmission housing by counter-holding the circlip on the opposite side so it remains in its groove.

-- Using a screwdriver, check to make sure the circlip is completely engaged.

-- Remove the :T10302 .

Clutch End Cover With Bushing (Assembly Aid):

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-- Insert the clutch end cover with the bushing.

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CAUTION:

Risk of damaging the clutch end cover.

Do not drive on the clutch end cover with a hammer.

-- Push the clutch end cover evenly into its seat.

-- If required, carefully pry the clutch end cover into its seat with a screwdriver -arrow- as illustrated until it is possible to install the circlip.

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-- Install the clutch end cover circlip into the transmission housing by counter-holding the circlip on the opposite side so it remains in its groove.

-- Using a screwdriver, check to make sure the circlip is completely engaged.

-- Remove the bushing (assembly aid).

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Continuation For Both Clutch End Covers:

-- Install the transmission. Refer to TRANSMISSION, INSTALLING, 2.0L - 155 KW - GASOLINE ENGINE .

-- Fill the transmission fluid. Refer to TRANSMISSION FLUID, DRAINING AND FILLING .

-- Perform the basic setting using the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester in Guided Functions .