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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

Tools Required

J 36221 Hydraulic Clutch Line Separator

  1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Remove the propeller shaft. Refer to Two-Piece Propeller Shaft Replacement in Propeller Shaft.

  3. Object Number: 178857  Size: SH
  4. Remove the bolts and the flywheel housing cover.
  5. Remove the transmission. Refer to Transmission Replacement in Manual Transmission.
  6. Remove the hydraulic clutch line retaining bracket and nut.
  7. Remove the concentric slave cylinder and bolts from the clutch housing cover.
  8. Remove the clutch housing to engine bolts and studs.

Installation Procedure

    Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  1. Install the bolts which secure the clutch housing to the engine.
  2. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 40 N·m (30 lb ft).

  3. Install the studs which secure the clutch housing to the engine.
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the studs to 39 N·m (29 lb ft).

  5. install the concentric slave cylinder and bolts to the clutch housing cover.
  6. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 8 N·m (71 lb in).

  7. Install the hydraulic clutch line retaining bracket and nut.
  8. Tighten
    Tighten the nut to 8 N·m (71 lb in).

  9. Install the transmission. Refer to Transmission Replacement in Manual Transmission.

  10. Object Number: 178857  Size: SH
  11. Install the flywheel housing cover and the bolts.
  12. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 13 N·m (115 lb in).


    Object Number: 102888  Size: SH
  13. Install the hydraulic clutch fitting to the concentric slave cylinder quick connect.
  14. Install the propeller shaft. Refer to Two-Piece Propeller Shaft Replacement in Propeller Shaft.
  15. Lower the vehicle.