Clutch: Service and Repair
CLUTCH UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [A26M-R]
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.
- When newly replacing the clutch cover or the clutch disc, replace the clutch cover and the clutch disc as a set.
- Due to the automatic adjustment function of clutch cover, if the old cover assembly is reused, if must be reinstalled together with its original clutch disc.
1. Remove the battery cover. Removal and Replacement
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Removal and Replacement
3. Remove the PCM cover No.1. Service and Repair
4. Disconnect the PCM connector. Service and Repair
5. Remove the following parts:
a. Battery tray and PCM component Removal and Replacement
b. Air cleaner component Service and Repair
c. Charge air cooler cover Service and Repair
d. Charge air cooler Service and Repair
e. Fuel pump resistor Service and Repair
f. Front tires Service and Repair
g. Splash shield Splash Shield Removal/Installation
h. Aerodynamic under cover No.2 Aerodynamic Under Cover No.2 Removal/Installation
i. WU-TWC bracket Service and Repair
j. Starter Removal and Replacement
k. Front auto leveling sensor Service and Repair
6. Drain the transaxle oil into a suitable container. Transaxle Oil Replacement
7. Remove the manual transaxle. Manual Transaxle Removal/Installation
8. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
9. Install in the reverse order of removal.
10. Perform the auto leveling system initialization. Programming and Relearning
11. Add the specified amount of specified transaxle oil. Transaxle Oil Replacement
12. Warm up the engine and transaxle, inspect for oil leakage, and inspect the transaxle operation.
WARNING:
- Improperly jacking a transaxle is dangerous. It can slip off the jack and may cause serious injury.
NOTE:
- If the transaxle is overhauled and installed to the vehicle, perform the 'INSPECTION AFTER TRANSAXLE OVERHAUL' and verify that there is no abnormality. Inspection After Transaxle Installation
Clutch Cover and Disc Removal Note
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.
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.
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.
5. Gradually tighten the flywheel lock bolts in a crisscross pattern.
Tightening torque
- 152-161 Nm {15.5-16.4 kgf-m, 113-118 ft-lbf}
Pilot Bearing Installation Note
1. Use the SSTs to install the pilot bearing.
2. As shown in the figure, press-fit the pilot bearing to the position which is 4.0-5.0 mm {0.16-0.19 in} from the crankshaft end.
Clutch Disc Installation Note
1. Clean the splines of the clutch disc and the main drive gear with a brush.
2. Spread a thin layer of clutch grease on the splines.
3. Hold the clutch disc position using the SST.
Clutch Cover Installation Note
1. Install the SSTs.
2. Tighten the bolts in Min. 2 stages.
3. Tighten partially with a crisscross pattern.
4. Fully tighten to specified torque with a crisscross pattern.
Tightening torque
- 25-33 Nm {2.6-3.3 kgf-m, 19-24 ft-lbf}