Dowel Pin Alignment: Removal

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Use suitable tool to lock the drive plate (A/T models) or flywheel (M/T models) and match mark (A) the drive plate or flywheel before removing the bolts.
CAUTION: Do not damage the ring gear teeth, or the signal plate teeth behind the ring gear.

Fig 1: Identifying Matching Mark On Drive Plate Or Flywheel
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Remove drive plate (A/T models) or flywheel (M/T models).
- Loosen the drive plate or flywheel bolts in a diagonal order.
CAUTION:
- Do not place drive plate (A/T models) or flywheel (M/T models) with signal plate facing down.
- When handling the signal plate, take care not to damage or scratch it.
- Handle the signal plate in a manner that prevents it from becoming magnetized
Fig 2: Identifying Deformation Or Cracks On Drive Plate (A/T Models)
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