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Clutch Unit Removal/Installation: Notes

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CAUTION:
  • Secure the steering wheel using tape or a cable to prevent the steering shaft from rotating after disconnecting the steering shaft. If the steering wheel rotates after the steering shaft and the steering gear and linkage are disconnected, the internal parts of the clock spring could be damaged.
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZR 2.5] .)
  2. Remove the following parts:
    1. Battery and battery tray (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZR 2.5] .)
    2. Air cleaner component (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    3. Front tires (See GENERAL PROCEDURES (SUSPENSION) .)
    4. Splash shields (See SPLASH SHIELD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    5. Plug hole plate (See PLUG HOLE PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    6. Aerodynamic undercover No.2 (See AERODYNAMIC UNDER COVER NO.2 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    7. Aerodynamic undercover No.1 (See AERODYNAMIC UNDER COVER NO.1 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    8. Tunnel member (See EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  3. Remove the hanger on the middle pipe side as shown in the figure and set the hanger aside.
    Fig 1: Middle Pipe Hangers
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  4. Remove the steering shaft cover. (See STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZR 2.5] .)
  5. Remove the joint bolt for the steering shaft and disconnect the steering shaft from the steering gear and linkage side. (See STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZR 2.5] .)
  6. Drain the transaxle oil into a suitable container. (See TRANSAXLE OIL REPLACEMENT .)
    WARNING:
    • Improperly jacking a transaxle is dangerous. It can slip off the jack and may cause serious injury.
  7. Remove the manual transaxle. (See MANUAL TRANSAXLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  8. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
  9. Install in the reverse order removal.
  10. Add the specified amount of specified transaxle oil. (See TRANSAXLE OIL REPLACEMENT .)
    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 .)
      Fig 2: Clutch Unit Components With Torque Specifications
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