Clutch End Cover, Removing And Installing: Removing

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-- Place the :SMN372500 or Drip Tray under the transmission.

-- Remove the drain- and check plug -arrow- and drain the transmission fluid.

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A plastic overflow pipe is located in this hole (with 8 mm hex socket head). Its length determines the fluid level in the transmission.

-- Remove this overflow pipe and drain the remaining transmission fluid.

NOTE:

Approximately 5.0 liters of transmission fluid will flow out. Leave the :SNM372500 or the Drip Tray under the transmission.

-- Install the overflow pipe and tighten.

-- Install the drain- and check plug with a new seal -arrow-.

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-- If necessary change the transmission fluid filter. Refer to TRANSMISSION FLUID FILTER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

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-- Pry out the circlip -2- for the clutch end cover using a screwdriver -1- in direction of -arrow- and remove it.

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-- Pry out the clutch end cover -2- through the opening for the starter using a screwdriver -1- or a tire iron in direction of -arrow- and then remove the clutch end cover.

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NOTE:

The removed clutch end cover cannot be installed again.