Flywheel: Service and Repair

CLUTCH COVER AND DISC

COMPONENTS:

REMOVAL
1. Remove the transaxle assembly.
2. Insert the special tool (09411-25000) in the clutch disc to prevent the disc from shifting.





3. Loosen the bolts which attach the clutch cover to the flywheel in a star pattern. Loosen the bolts in succession, one or two turns at a time, to avoid bending the cover.

NOTE: Do not clean the clutch disc or the release bearing with cleaning solvent.

INSTALLATION
1. Apply multipurpose grease to the spline of the disc.
Grease: CASMOLY L 9508

CAUTION: When installing the clutch, apply grease to each part, but be careful not to apply excessive grease. It can cause clutch slippage and vibration (shudder).





2. Install the clutch disc assembly to the flywheel using the special tool (09411-25000).





3. Install the clutch cover assembly to the flywheel and temporarily tighten the bolts one or two steps at a time in a star pattern.
TORQUE
Clutch cover bolt: 15 - 22 Nm (150 - 220 kgf-cm, 11 - 16 ft. lbs.)





4. Install the transaxle assembly to the engine.