Clutch, With Single Flywheel: Removing

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Transmission is removed, refer to TRANSMISSION, REMOVING .

-- Use the Flywheel Retainer 3067 to loosen the bolts.

Fig 1: Identifying Flywheel Retainer 3067 And Centering Mandrel 3190 A

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When removing, loosen the bolts as follows so that the pressure plate does not distort (causing shuddering on acceleration):

-- Loosen the bolt diagonally in small steps.

-- Remove the pressure plate and the clutch plate.