Clutch Replacement

1. Remove transaxle as described under Manual Transmission/Transaxle / Service and Repair.
2. On models less hydraulic clutch control system, remove release bearing as follows:
a. Remove release bearing arm to shaft attaching bolt, then the release bearing assembly.
b. Remove release bearing clip, then the bearing from arm.
3. On models w/hydraulic clutch control system, remove release bearing as follows:
a. Remove boot from clutch housing.
b. Remove release fork from clutch housing by squeezing release fork set spring with pliers.
4. On all models, check release bearing for excessive play and roughness and replace if necessary.
5. Lock flywheel with a suitable ring gear holder.
6. On models equipped with a two-piece pressure plate, separate clutch diaphragm spring from pressure plate, if necessary, by removing stopper springs.
7. On all models, loosen pressure plate attaching bolts one turn at a time to prevent warping pressure plate, then remove attaching bolts and pressure plate.
8. Remove clutch disc from flywheel.
9. Reverse procedure to install. Torque 6mm pressure plate attaching bolts to 7-9 ft. lbs. and 8mm bolts to 19 ft. lbs. in a criss-cross pattern, two turns at a time to prevent warpage. On models equipped with a two-piece pressure plate, ensure mark on pressure plate is aligned with flywheel. On one-piece pressure plate, align flywheel dowel pins with alignment holes in pressure plate. On all models, use suitable clutch disc alignment tool before tightening pressure plate bolts.