Clutch Assembly Replacement: Removal

Remove the transmission. Refer to TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENT (FWD, LBS/A20DTH) , TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENT (FWD, LHU/A20NFT) , TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENT (AWD, LHU/A20NFT) , TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENT (ALL WHEEL DRIVE - LBY/A20DTR) or TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENT (FRONT WHEEL DRIVE - LBY/A20DTR) .
NOTE: To prevent damage to the spring tangs of the thrust plate use DT-6263 remover and installer to remove and install the thrust plate.

Note the different lengths of the brackets for attaching DT-6263 remover and installer to lower engine block. Thrust plate and clutch disc for vehicles with self-adjusting clutch (SAC) are only available in Aftersales as a set.
NOTE: The remover and installer DT-6263 must only be fitted to the engine block, not to the oil sump. Do not tighten bolts yet.

Attach DT-6263 remover and installer (1) to engine block.

Fig 1: Connecting DT-6263 Remover And Installer To Engine Block Mounting Bolts
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Attach DT-6263-30 remover and installer (4) to centering drift (5).

Fig 2: Connecting DT-6263-30 Remover And Installer To Centering Drift
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Refer to FASTENER CAUTION .
Attach remover and installer DT-6263.
- Align DT-6263 remover and installer in center.
- Insert centering drift with DT-6263-30 remover and installer (2) through DT-6263 remover and installer into clutch plate and crankshaft (center).
- Tighten fastener (1)
- Tighten fastener (3)
- Tighten 4x fastener DT-6263 remover and installer on engine block.
Relieve stress on clutch disc.

Fig 3: Connecting DT-6263 Remover And Installer Into Clutch Plate And Crankshaft (Centre)
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- Move DT-6263 remover and installer (1) so that it rests against spring tangs of the thrust plate.
- Turn DT-6263 remover and installer clockwise to the stop.
NOTE: The illustration gives a better view of the clutch without DT-6263 remover and installer and centering drift.

Remove thrust plate from flywheel. Remove 6 fasteners.

Fig 4: Locating Thrust Plate And Bolts
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Detach thrust plate and clutch plate.

Fig 5: Identifying Centering Drift With Remover And Installer DT-6263-30
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- Turn DT-6263 remover and installer (1) counter-clockwise to the stop.
- Pull out centering drift with remover and installer DT-6263-30 (2).
NOTE: Clutch plates contaminated by foreign bodies (oil, cleaning agent etc.) must be replaced as a matter of principle. Check clutch disc for damage and friction rust in the hub profile and replace if necessary. Do not clean thrust plate and clutch disc with a high pressure cleaner or component washing machine.

Check clutch plate for wear: Check the projection of the lining at the clutch lining rivets. The clutch plate must be replaced if the lining projection is less than 0.5 mm. Also, press the clutch plate onto the transmission input shaft and check for ease of movement.

Fig 6: Identifying Projection Of Lining At Clutch Lining Rivets
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