Clutch: Service and Repair
CLUTCH UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the following parts:
a. Battery and battery tray Removal and Replacement
b. Air cleaner component Service and Repair
c. Wheels, tires and splash shields
d. Plug hole plate
e. Aerodynamic undercover No.2 Aerodynamic Under Cover No.2 Removal/Installation
f. Aerodynamic undercover No.1 Aerodynamic Under Cover No.1 Removal/Installation
g. Tunnel member Service and Repair
3. Remove the hanger on the middle pipe side as shown in the figure and set the hanger aside.
4. Remove the steering gear and linkage, and pipe assembly installation bolts from the front crossmember, then suspend the steering gear and linkage with a cable. Removal and Replacement
Pipe assembly tightening torque
- 8-10 Nm {80-110 kgf-cm, 70-95 in-lbf}
5. Drain the transaxle oil into a suitable container.
WARNING:
- Improperly jacking a transaxle is dangerous. It can slip off the jack and may cause serious injury.
6. Remove the manual transaxle. Manual Transaxle Removal/Installation - G66M-R
7. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
8. Install in the reverse order removal.
9. Add the specified amount of specified transaxle oil. Transaxle Oil Replacement - G66M-R
NOTE:
- If the transaxle is overhauled and installed to the vehicle, perform the 'INSPECTION AFTER TRANSAXLE INSTALLATION' and verify that there is no abnormality. Inspection After Transaxle Installation - G66M-R
Clutch Cover and Disc Removal Note
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.
Pilot Bearing Removal Note
NOTE:
- The pilot bearing does not need to be removed unless you are replacing it.
1. Use the SST to remove the pilot bearing.
Flywheel Removal Note
1. Hold the flywheel using the SST.
2. Remove the bolts evenly and gradually in a crisscross pattern.
3. Remove the flywheel.
Flywheel Installation Note
1. Clean the crankshaft thread holes.
2. Install the flywheel to the crankshaft.
3. Hand-tighten the new flywheel lock bolts.
4. Install the SST to the flywheel.
5. Gradually tighten the flywheel lock bolts in a crisscross pattern.
6. Tighten the lock bolts in three steps in the order shown in the figure.
Tightening torque
- Tighten the lock bolts in three steps.
- 1st: 46-54 Nm {4.7-5.5 kgf-m, 34-39 ft-lbf}
- 2nd: 76-84 Nm {7.8-8.5 kgf-m, 57-61 ft-lbf}
- 3rd: 108-116 Nm {11.1-11.8 kgf-m, 80-85 ft-lbf}
Pilot Bearing Installation Note
1. Install the pilot bearing using the corresponding 20 mm {0.79 in} side of a Snap-on brand millimeter size bushing driver set A160M adapter A160M7 (20-22 mm {0.79-0.86 in}) or substitution tool.
Substitution tool
- Outer diameter: 21 mm {0.83 in}
- Inner diameter: 19 mm {0.75 in}
Clutch Disc Installation Note
1. Clean the splines of the clutch disc and the main drive gear with a brush.
2. Spread a thin layer of clutch grease on the splines.
3. Hold the clutch disc position using the SST.
Clutch Cover Installation Note
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-lbf}