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Clutch Pressure and Driven Plate Replacement D16

Special Tools

DT-6263 Remover/Installer

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.

Removal Procedure

    Note: 

       • To prevent damage to the spring fangs of the pressure plate use DT-6263 remover/installer to remove and install the pressure plate.
       • Note the different lengths of the brackets for attaching DT-6263 remover/installer to the lower engine block.

  1. Remove the transmission. Refer to Transmission Replacement.

  2. Object Number: 2028117  Size: SH

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

  3. Attach DT-6263 remover/installer  (1) to the engine block.
  4. Note: Do not tighten the bolts.

  5. Install the 4 bolts (arrows).

  6. Object Number: 2028118  Size: SH
  7. Attach a suitable clutch center guide to DT-6263-21 centering drift  (2)
  8. Fasten DT-6263 remover/installer .
  9. • Align DT-6263 remover/installer in the center.
    • Insert the DT-6263-21 centering drift with the clutch center guide through DT-6263 remover/installer into the clutch plate and crankshaft center (arrow).
    • Tighten the bolt (1).
    • Tighten the bolt (3).
    • Tighten the 4 bolts of DT-6263 remover/installer on the engine block.

    Object Number: 2028119  Size: SH
  10. Relieve stress on the clutch driven plate.
  11. • Move DT-6263 remover/installer  (1) so that it rests against the spring tangs of the clutch driven plate.
    • Turn DT-6263 remover/installer clockwise to the stop.

    Object Number: 2028121  Size: SH
  12. Remove the clutch pressure plate (1) from the flywheel.
  13. Remove the 6 clutch pressure plate bolts (arrows).

  14. Object Number: 2028122  Size: SH
  15. Detach the clutch pressure plate and driven plate.
  16. • Turn DT-6263 remover/installer  (1) counterclockwise to the stop.
    • Remove the DT-6263-21 centering drift  (2) with the clutch center guide.

    Object Number: 2028217  Size: SH

    Note: Clutch pressure plate and driven plates contaminated by foreign bodies (oil, cleaning agent etc.) must 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.

  17. Inspect the clutch pressure plate and driven plate (1) for wear, replace if necessary.
  18. Inspect the projection of the lining at the clutch lining rivets. The clutch driven plate must be replaced if the lining projection is less than 0.5 mm (0.020  in) (arrows). Also, press the clutch driven plate onto the transmission input shaft and check for ease of movement.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 2028219  Size: SH

    Note: Lettering transmission side faces the transmission.

  1. Install the clutch pressure plate and driven plate to the flywheel.
  2. Center the clutch pressure plate and driven plate with the DT-6263-21 centering drift  (1) and the clutch center guide.
  3. Note: Do not tighten the bolts.

  4. Install 6 NEW bolts (arrows).
  5. Install the clutch pressure plate to the flywheel.

  6. Object Number: 2028119  Size: SH
  7. Turn the DT-6263 remover/installer  (1).
  8. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

  9. Install the 6 bolts and tighten the bolts crosswise to  15 N·m (12 lb ft).

  10. Object Number: 2028222  Size: SH
  11. Remove DT-6263 remover/installer  (1) from the engine block.
  12. • Turn DT-6263 remover/installer  (3) counterclockwise to the stop.
    • Remove the DT-6263-21 centering drift  (2) and the clutch center guide (arrow).
    • Remove the 4 bolts of DT-6263 remover/installer from the engine block.
  13. Install the transmission. Refer to Transmission Replacement.

Clutch Pressure and Driven Plate Replacement D33

Special Tools

DT-6263 Remover/Installer

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.

Removal Procedure

    Note: 

       • To prevent damage to the spring fangs of the pressure plate use DT-6263 remover/installer to remove and install the pressure plate.
       • Note the different lengths of the brackets for attaching DT-6263 remover/installer to the lower engine block.

  1. Remove the transmission. Refer to Transmission Replacement.

  2. Object Number: 2028117  Size: SH

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

  3. Attach DT-6263 remover/installer  (1) to the engine block.
  4. Note: Do not tighten the bolts.

  5. Install the 4 bolts (arrows).

  6. Object Number: 2028118  Size: SH
  7. Attach a suitable clutch center guide to DT-6263-21 centering drift  (2).
  8. Fasten DT-6263 remover/installer .
  9. • Align DT-6263 remover/installer in the center.
    • Insert the DT-6263-21 centering drift with the clutch center guide through DT-6263 remover/installer into the clutch plate and crankshaft center (arrow).
    • Tighten the bolt (1).
    • Tighten the bolt (3).
    • Tighten the 4 bolts of DT-6263 remover/installer on the engine block.

    Object Number: 2028119  Size: SH
  10. Relieve stress on the clutch driven plate.
  11. • Move DT-6263 remover/installer  (1) so that it rests against the spring tangs of the clutch driven plate.
    • Turn DT-6263 remover/installer clockwise to the stop.

    Object Number: 2028121  Size: SH
  12. Remove the clutch pressure plate (1) from the flywheel.
  13. Remove the 6 clutch pressure plate bolts (arrows).

  14. Object Number: 2028122  Size: SH
  15. Detach the clutch pressure plate and driven plate.
  16. • Turn DT-6263 remover/installer  (1) counterclockwise to the stop.
    • Remove the DT-6263-21 centering drift  (2) with the clutch center guide.

    Object Number: 2028217  Size: SH

    Note: Clutch pressure plate and driven plates contaminated by foreign bodies (oil, cleaning agent etc.) must 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.

  17. Inspect the clutch pressure plate and driven plate (1) for wear, replace if necessary.
  18. Inspect the projection of the lining at the clutch lining rivets. The clutch driven plate must be replaced if the lining projection is less than 0.5 mm (0.020 in) (arrows). Also, press the clutch driven plate onto the transmission input shaft and check for ease of movement.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 2028219  Size: SH

    Note: Lettering transmission side faces the transmission.

  1. Install the clutch pressure plate and driven plate to the flywheel.
  2. Center the clutch pressure plate and driven plate with the DT-6263-21 centering drift  (1) and the clutch center guide.
  3. Note: Do not tighten the bolts.

  4. Install 6 NEW bolts (arrows).
  5. Install the clutch pressure plate to the flywheel.

  6. Object Number: 2028119  Size: SH
  7. Turn the DT-6263 remover/installer  (1).
  8. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

  9. Install the 6 bolts and tighten the bolts crosswise to  28 N·m (21 lb ft).

  10. Object Number: 2028222  Size: SH
  11. Remove DT-6263 remover/installer  (1) from the engine block.
  12. • Turn DT-6263 remover/installer  (3) counterclockwise to the stop.
    • Remove the DT-6263-21 centering drift  (2) and the clutch center guide (arrow).
    • Remove the 4 bolts of DT-6263 remover/installer from the engine block.
  13. Install the transmission. Refer to Transmission Replacement.