Clutch Unit: Removal

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Lexus IS 300. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. REMOVE TRANSMISSION FROM ENGINE (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  2. REMOVE CLUTCH COVER AND DISC 
    1. Place matchmarks on the flywheel and clutch cover.
    2. Loosen each set bolt one turn at a time until spring tension is released.
    3. Remove the set bolts, and pull off the clutch cover with the clutch disc.
    4. Fig 1: Removing Clutch Cover And Disc
      G00893548Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    NOTE: Do not drop the clutch disc. 
  3. REMOVE BOOT, RELEASE BEARING AND FORK FROM TRANSMISSION 
    1. Remove the boot from the transmission.
    2. Remove the release bearing together with the fork and then separate them.
    3. Remove the clip from the release bearing.
  4. Fig 2: Removing Boot, Release Bearing & Fork From Transmission
    G00893549Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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