Clutch End Cover, Removing And Installing: Removing

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

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

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-- Remove the clutch end cover -2- with a screwdriver -1- (or a pry bar) through the opening for the starter in direction of -arrow- and then remove the clutch end cover.

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NOTE:

The clutch end cover that was removed cannot be installed again.