Dual Clutch, Removing

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Requirement:

To remove the clutch, the transmission must be secured in a vertical position on the assembly stand. Refer to SECURING ON ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION HOLDER .

Removing

-- Remove the clutch end cover. Refer to CLUTCH END COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the locking ring -2- from the drive plate with a screwdriver -1- in the direction of -arrow- and dispose of it.

Fig 1: Identifying Circlip Pried Out Using A Screwdriver

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-- Remove the drive plate in the direction of -arrows-.

Fig 2: Identifying Clutch Cover And Clutch

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-- Remove the circlip -arrow-.

Fig 3: Locating Circlip

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This circlip must be replaced and re-measured during installation.

CAUTION:

Carefully remove the clutch. Make sure that the end cover or other parts of the clutch do not fall out; for this reason, do not turn over the clutch!

-- Carefully remove the dual clutch from the transmission.

Fig 4: Identifying Clutch, Removal

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-- Remove the pump shaft -A- and move it to the side.

Fig 5: Identifying Pump Shaft, Removal

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-- The pump shaft will be inserted first after the installation of the new clutch.

-- Install the dual clutch. Refer to DUAL CLUTCH, INSTALLING .