Clutch: Service and Repair
CLUTCH UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION1. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
2. Install in the reverse order removal.
G35M-R manual transaxle models
A65M-R manual transaxle models
Clutch Cover and Disc Removal
G35M-R manual transaxle models
1. Install the SSTs.
2. Loosen each bolt one turn at a time in a crisscross pattern until spring tension is released.
3. Remove the clutch cover and disc.
A55M-R manual transaxle models
1. Install the clutch aligner and the SST.
2. Loosen each bolt one turn at a time in a crisscross pattern until spring tension is released.
3. Remove the clutch cover and disc.
Flywheel Removal
1. Hold the flywheel using the SST.
2. Remove the bolts evenly and gradually in a crisscross pattern.
3. Remove the flywheel.
G35M-R manual transaxle models
A65M-R manual transaxle models
Flywheel Installation
1. Install the flywheel to the crankshaft.
2. Hand-tighten the new flywheel lock bolts.
3. Install the SST to the flywheel.
G35M-R manual transaxle models
A65M-R manual transaxle models
4. Gradually tighten the flywheel. Lock bolts in a crisscross pattern.
Tightening torque
G35M-R manual transaxle models 108 - 115 Nm (11.1 - 11.7 kgf-m, 79.7 - 84.8 ft. lbs.)
A65M-R manual transaxle models 73 - 87 Nm (7.5 - 8.8 kgf-m, 54 - 64 ft. lbs.)
Clutch Disc Installation
G35M-R manual transaxle models
1. Hold the clutch disc position using the SST.
A65M-R manual transaxle models
1. Hold the clutch disc position using the clutch aligner.
Clutch Cover Installation
G35M-R manual transaxle models
1. Install the SSTs.
2. Tighten the bolts evenly and gradually in a crisscross pattern.
Tightening torque 25 - 33 Nm (2.6 - 3.3 kgf-m, 19 - 24 ft. lbs.)
A65M-R manual transaxle models
1. Install the clutch aligner and the SST.
2. Tighten the bolts evenly and gradually in a crisscross pattern.
Tightening torque 25 - 33 Nm (2.6 - 3.3 kgf-m, 19 -24 ft. lbs.)