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Clutch Unit Removal/Installation [G35M-R, A65M-R]

CLUTCH UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [G35M-R, A65M-R]

G35M-R manual transaxle models:




A65M-R manual transaxle models:





1. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
2. Install in the reverse order removal.

Clutch Cover and Disc Removal Note
G35M-R manual transaxle models





1. Install the SSTs.
2. Loosen each bolt one turn at a time in a crisscross pattern until spring tension is released.
3. Remove the clutch cover and disc.

A65M-R manual transaxle models





1. Install the clutch aligner and the SST.
2. Loosen each bolt one turn at a time in a crisscross pattern until spring tension is released.
3. Remove the clutch cover and disc.

Pilot Bearing Removal Note





Note:
^ The pilot bearing does not need to be removed unless you are replacing it.

1. Use the SST to remove the pilot bearing.

Flywheel Removal Note

G35M-R manual transaxle models:




A65M-R manual transaxle models:





1. Hold the flywheel using the SST.
2. Remove the bolts evenly and gradually in a crisscross pattern.
3. Remove the flywheel.

Flywheel Installation Note

G35M-R manual transaxle models:




A65M-R manual transaxle models:





1. Clean the crankshaft thread holes.
2. Install the flywheel to the crankshaft.
3. Hand-tighten the new flywheel lock bolts.
4. Install the SST to the flywheel.
5. Gradually tighten the flywheel lock bolts in a crisscross pattern.

Tightening torque
G35M-R manual transaxle models 108 - 115 Nm (11.1 - 11.7 kgf.m, 79.7 84.8 ft. lbs.)
A65M-R manual transaxle models 73 - 87 Nm (7.5 - 8.8 kgf.m, 54 - 64 ft. lbs.)

Pilot Bearing Installation Note








1. Use the SSTs to install the pilot bearing.

Clutch Disc Installation Note
G35M-R manual transaxle models





1. Hold the clutch disc position using the SST.

A65M-R manual transaxle models





1. Hold the clutch disc position using the clutch aligner.

Clutch Cover Installation Note
G35M-R manual transaxle models





1. Install the SSTs.
2. Tighten the bolts evenly and gradually in a crisscross pattern.
Tightening torque 25 - 33 Nm (2.6 - 3.3 kgf.m, 19 - 24 ft. lbs.)

A65M-R manual transaxle models





1. Install the clutch aligner and the SST.
2. Tighten the bolts evenly and gradually in a crisscross pattern.
Tightening torque 25 - 33 Nm (2.6 - 3.3 kgf.m, 19 - 24 ft. lbs.)