Clutch End Cover: Removing

-- Place the Used Oil Collection and Extraction Unit SMN372500 or Drip Tray under the transmission.

-- Remove the drain- and check plugs -arrow- and drain the transmission fluid.

Fig 1: Identifying Oil Plug

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A plastic overflow tube is located in this hole (with 8 mm hex socket head). Its length determines the oil level in the transmission.

-- Remove this overflow pipe and drain the rest of the transmission fluid.

-- Install the overflow pipe and tighten.

-- Install the drain- and check plugs with a new seal -arrow-.

Fig 2: Locating ATF Inspection Plug Seal

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-- If necessary change the transmission fluid filter. Refer to TRANSMISSION FLUID FILTER .

Fig 3: Identifying Transmission Filter

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-- Pry out and remove the locking ring -2- for the clutch cover with a screwdriver -1- -arrow-.

Fig 4: Circlip And Clutch End Cover

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

Fig 5: Identifying Clutch End Cover, Starter Opening And Screwdriver

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