Clutch, With Single Flywheel: Removing
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-- Remove the transmission, refer to one of the following:
Gas engine, refer to TRANSMISSION, REMOVING .
Diesel engine, refer to TRANSMISSION, REMOVING .
-- Use the Flywheel Retainer 3067 to loosen the bolts.
When removing, loosen the bolts as follows so that the pressure plate does not distort (causing shuddering on acceleration):
-- Loosen the bolts in a diagonal pattern and in small steps.
-- Remove the pressure plate and the clutch plate.