Clutch Assembly: Removal
- Remove battery and battery holder plate. Remove air cleaner and airflow meter. Remove front wheels, and drain transaxle gear oil. Remove wheel house protector or undercover. Remove drive axles. See FWD AXLE SHAFTS article in the DRIVE AXLES Section.CAUTION: DO NOT damage oil seal lip during drive axle removal.
- Separate shift control rod and shift support rod from transaxle. Disconnect exhaust pipe from engine manifold and frame bracket (if necessary). Remove engine mount bolts and transmission protector.
- Disconnect clutch cable or remove clutch slave cylinder. Disconnect speedometer cable or speed sensor connector, back-up and neutral switch wires. Support rear of engine with jack. Remove starter.
- Support transaxle with jack. Remove transaxle mount bolts. Remove engine-to-transaxle mount bolts. Remove transaxle. Loosen pressure plate bolts in crisscross pattern. Remove disc and pressure plate.
NOTE:
All components except clutch disc and release bearing can be cleaned in solvent.