CLUTCH RELEASE COLLAR INSPECTION [F35M-R]

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F35M-R

Caution

•  Cleaning the clutch release collar with cleaning fluids or a steam cleaner can

wash the grease out of the sealed bearing.

1.  Remove the battery cover. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [ZY, Z6].)

2.  Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [ZY, Z6].)

3.  Remove the following parts:

(1)  Battery and battery tray (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [ZY, Z6].)

(2)  Fresh-air duct and the air cleaner as a single unit (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [ZY, Z6].)

(3)  Front tires (See GENERAL PROCEDURES (SUSPENSION).)

(4)  Splash shield (See SPLASH SHIELD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(5)  Aerodynamic under cover No.2 (See AERODYNAMIC UNDER COVER NO.2 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(6)  EGR pipe (intake manifold side)(European (L.H.D. U.K.) specs.)(See EGR PIPE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [ZY, Z6].)

4.  Drain the transaxle oil into a suitable container. (See TRANSAXLE OIL REPLACEMENT [F35M-R].)

5.  Remove the manual transaxle. (See MANUAL TRANSAXLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [F35M-R].)

6.  Remove the clutch release coller. (See CLUTCH UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [F35M-R].)

7.  Turn the collar while applying force in the axial direction.

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•  If the collar sticks or has excessive resistance, replace the clutch release collar. (See CLUTCH UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [F35M-R].)

8.  Install the clutch release collar. (See CLUTCH UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [F35M-R].)

9.  Install in the reverse order removal.

10.  Add the specified amount of specified transaxle oil. (See TRANSAXLE OIL REPLACEMENT [F35M-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. (See INSPECTION AFTER TRANSAXLE INSTALLATION [F35M-R].)