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Clutch Unit

H-17prose procedure

Flywheel tightening torque differs by engine: B6 DOHC 97-102 N·m, K8 DOHC 61-67 N·m.

Continued from H-16

Removal Note

Clutch cover and clutch disc

  1. 1
    Support the clutch disc by using the SST.
    Removal-note illustration of the clutch cover and disc supported by SST 49 SE01 310A centering tool with SST 49 E011 1A0 ring-gear brake engaged; bolts loosened in a crisscross pattern.
  2. 2
    Install the SST or equivalent.
  3. 3
    Loosen each bolt one turn at a time in a crisscross pattern until spring tension is released. Then remove the clutch cover and disc.

Pilot bearing

If removing the pilot bearing, use the SST.

Flywheel

  1. 1
    Hold the flywheel by using the SST or equivalent.
    Flywheel removal showing the bolt loosening sequence (numbered 1-8) in a crossing pattern, with SST 49 E011 1A0 ring-gear brake engaged.
  2. 2
    Remove the bolts evenly and gradually in the figure shown.
  3. 3
    Remove the flywheel.
  4. 4
    Inspect for oil leakage from the crankshaft rear oil seal. If there is any such leakage or if the oil seal is damaged, refer to sections B1 or B2 and replace the crankshaft oil seal.

Installation Note

Flywheel

  1. 1
    Wipe the bolts clean and apply sealant to the bolt threads.
    Flywheel installation showing the bolt tightening sequence (numbered 1-8) in a crossing pattern, with SST 49 E011 1A0 ring-gear brake engaged.
  2. 2
    Install the flywheel and the SST or equivalent.
  3. 3
    Tighten the bolts in the pattern shown.
Tightening torque (flywheel)B6 DOHC
951 - 1000N·m
Tightening torque (flywheel)K8 DOHC
598 - 657N·m
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See also

sections B1 or B2

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