Clutch End Cover, Removing And Installing: Removing

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Fig 1: Identifying Transmission Filter

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

-- 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 the direction of -arrow- and remove.

Fig 2: Circlip And Clutch End Cover

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

Fig 3: Identifying Clutch End Cover, Starter Opening And Screwdriver

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NOTE:

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