Clutch: Service and Repair

Fig. 2 Clutch assembly:

1. On 1982-86 models, disconnect clutch cable from clutch release lever and transaxle as follows:
a. Support clutch pedal upward against bumper stop to release pawl from quadrant.
b. Disconnect cable from clutch release lever on transaxle. Use care to avoid cable from snapping toward rear of vehicle.
c. Disconnect cable from quadrant. Lift the locking pawl away from quadrant, then slide cable out on right side.
2. On 1987-88 models, proceed as follows:
a. Remove hush panel from inside of vehicle.
b. Disconnect clutch master cylinder push rod from clutch pedal.
3. On all models, remove transaxle as described under ``Manual Transaxle, Replace.''
4. Mark position of pressure plate to flywheel to aid reassembly.
5. Gradually loosen pressure plate attaching bolts until spring pressure is relieved.
6. Support pressure plate and remove mounting bolts, pressure plate and driven disc, Fig. 2.
7. Clean pressure and flywheel mounting surfaces. Inspect bearing retainer outer surface of transaxle.
8. Place driven disc in relative installed position and support with a dummy shaft. The driven disc is installed with the damper springs offset toward the transaxle. Stamped letters found on the driven disc identify the ``Flywheel Side.''
9. Install and gradually tighten the pressure plate to flywheel bolts. Remove dummy shaft.
10. Lubricate the release bearing outside diameter groove and the inside diameter recess.
11. Install transaxle.