Special Tools

1. Remove the transaxle from the vehicle. Refer to Transmission Replacement for the D16 transaxle or Transmission Replacement for the Y4M transaxle.
2. Remove the release arm (2). Refer to Clutch Release Arm Replacement.



3. Remove the release bearing.



4. Remove the release shaft and bushing.
5. Remove the No. 2 bushing and the seal using DT 47514  (1) and a hammer.
6. Remove the release shaft (2).



7. Thread the tap (M16 x 1.51) (2) into the bushing.



8. Connect J 2619-01  (2) to the end of DT 47513  (1).
9. Remove the bushing by pulling.

Bearing Inspection

Perform the following release bearing inspection:

1. Inspect for noisy, worn and damaged release bearing.
2. Inspect for a grabbing rotation of release bearing.
3. Replace the release bearing if necessary.

Shaft Inspection

Perform the following release bearing shaft inspection:

1. Inspect for a warped shaft (1).
2. Inspect for a worn fork (2).
3. Replace the shaft if necessary.

1. Install the release shaft No. 1 bushing using DT 47513  (2), 09943-88211  (1) and a hammer.



2. Install the release shaft.
3. Coat the release shaft and bushing with grease.
4. Install the release shaft No. 2 bushing and seal using DT 47514  (1) and a hammer.



5. Coat the spline of the transaxle input shaft with multipurpose grease.
6. Coat the release bearing bore of the release shaft with multi-purpose grease.
7. Install the release bearing.



8. Install the release arm (2). Refer to Clutch Release Arm Replacement

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

9. Install the release arm bolt and nut (1) and tighten to 16 N·m (12 lb ft).
10. Install the transaxle to the vehicle. Refer to Transmission Replacement for the D16 transaxle or Transmission Replacement for the Y4M transaxle.