Clutch Coil: Removal

1998 Subaru Forester S, AutomaticSECTION Removal
  1. Using Clutch Disc Wrench (J-41260), remove clutch plate bolt. Using Clutch Disc Puller (J-38874), remove clutch plate. Insert clutch disc puller pins into clutch disc holes. Rotate holder clockwise to lock it into clutch disc. Tighten clutch disc puller center bolt and remove clutch disc plate and shims. Remove pulley assembly snap ring. SeeFigure .
  2. Using a 2-jaw puller, remove pulley assembly. Position puller jaws onto edge of pulley to prevent pulley groove from being deformed. Remove clutch coil harness clip, clutch coil snap ring and clutch coil.
RENDER: 1.0x

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