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Clutch Pressure and Driven Plate Replacement - LUJ, LUW, 2H0 - MF3, MZ0, MZ4, MR5

Special Tools

DT-6263 Remover/Installer

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools .

Note: 

•	To prevent damage to the spring tangs of pressure plate use DT-6263 remover / installer to remove and install clutch pressure plate.

•	Note the different lengths of the brackets for attaching DT-6263 remover / installer to lower engine block.

1. Remove transmission. Refer to Transmission Replacement : 1.8L 2H0 → 1.4L LUJ or 1.6L LLU .




Note: DT-6263 remover / installer may only be attached to the engine block and not to the oil sump.

2. Attach DT-6263 remover / installer (1) to engine block.

Note: Do not tighten the bolts yet.

3. Install 4 bolts (arrows) to engine block.



4. Attach a suitable clutch centre guide (5) to DT-6263-30 centring drift (4).
5. Fasten DT-6263 remover / installer.

•	Align DT-6263 remover / installer to centre.

•	Insert DT-6263-30 centring drift (2) in conjunction with clutch centre guide through DT-6263 remover / installer into clutch pressure plate and crankshaft centre (arrow).

•	Tighten knurled wheel (1).

•	Tighten bolt (3).

•	Tighten 4 bolts of DT-6263 remover / installer to the engine block.




6. Preload clutch springs using DT-6263 remover / installer.

•	Move DT-6263 remover / installer (1) so that it rests against the spring tabs of clutch pressure plate.

•	Turn DT-6263 remover / installer clockwise to the stop.




7. Remove and DISCARD the 6 clutch pressure plate bolts (1).



8. Release DT-6263 remover / installer (1).

•	Turn DT-6263 remover / installer anticlockwise to the stop.

•	Remove DT-6263-30 centring drift (2) in conjunction with clutch centre guide.




9. Remove clutch pressure plate (2) and driven plate (1).




Note: Clutch pressure plate and driven plates contaminated by foreign bodies (oil, cleaning agent etc.) have to be replaced. Check clutch driven plate for damage and friction rust in the hub profile and replace if necessary. Do not clean clutch pressure plate and driven plate with a high pressure cleaner or component washing machine.

10. Inspect clutch pressure plate and driven plate (1) and replace if necessary.

Inspect for:

•	Excessive wear

•	Burned friction surface

•	Oil on friction surface

•	Damaged spline hub

•	Damaged springs

Note: The clutch driven plate has to be replaced if the lining projection is less than 0.5 mm (0.020 in) (arrows).

11. Inspect projection of lining at the clutch lining rivets.
12. Slide clutch driven plate onto the transmission input shaft and check for easy movement.

1. Clean 6 threads in flywheel for fastening clutch pressure plate.




Note: Lettering transmission side faces the transmission.

Centre clutch driven plate using DT-6263-30 centring drift (3) in conjunction with clutch centre guide.
2. Install driven plate (1) and clutch pressure plate (2).



3. Preload clutch springs using DT-6263 remover / installer.

•	Move DT-6263 remover / installer (1) so that it rests against the spring tabs of clutch pressure plate.

•	Turn DT-6263 remover / installer clockwise to the stop.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

Caution: Refer to Torque-to-Yield Fastener Caution in the Preface section.




4. Install 6 NEW clutch pressure plate bolts (1) and tighten crosswise to 28 N·m (21 lb ft).



5. Remove DT-6263 remover / installer (1) from engine block.

•	Turn DT-6263 remover / installer (3) anticlockwise to the stop.

•	Remove DT-6263-30 centring drift (2) in conjunction with clutch centre guide (arrow).

•	Remove 4 bolts of DT-6263 remover / installer from engine block.

6. Install transmission. Refer to Transmission Replacement : 1.8L 2H0 → 1.4L LUJ or 1.6L LLU .