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Clutch: Service and Repair

CLUTCH UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [G35M-R, A65M-R]
1. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
2. Install in the reverse order removal.

G35M-R manual transaxle models





A65M-R manual transaxle models





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

G35M-R manual transaxle models





A65M-R manual transaxle models





Flywheel Installation Note
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.

G35M-R manual transaxle models





A65M-R manual transaxle models





5. Gradually tighten the flywheel lock bolts in a crisscross pattern.
Tightening torque
G35M-R manual transaxle models 108-115 N-m (11.1-11.7 kgf-m, 79.7-84.8 ft-lbf)
A65M-R manual transaxle models 73-87 N-m (7.5-8.8 kgf-m, 54-64 ft-lbf)

Pilot Bearing Installation Note





1. Install the pilot bearing using the corresponding 20 mm (0.79 in) side of a Snap-on brand millimeter size bushing driver set A160M adapter A160M7 (20-22 mm (0.79-0.86 in)) or substitution tool.
Substitution tool
Outer diameter: 21 mm (0.83 in)
Inner diameter: 19 mm (0.75 in)





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 N-m (2.6-3.3 kgf-m, 19-24 ft-lbf)

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 N-m (2.6-3.3 kgf-m, 19-24 ft-lbf)