Santa Fe V6-3.5L (2004)
Pressure Plate: Service and Repair
CLUTCH COVER AND DISC
COMPONENTS
REMOVAL
1. To remove the transaxle assembly, first remove the air cleaner joint, then the mounting bracket, and wiring etc.
2. Remove the clutch release lever.
1. Loosen the release lever nut and washer.
2. Remove the clevis pin and snap ring from the release cylinder.
3. Remove the release lever.
NOTE
It is impossible to remove the transaxle assembly without performing this step because the clutch cover assembly, release bearing and release fork
are held together
3. Loosen the bolts attached to the release cylinder and remove the release cylinder.
4. Remove the transaxle assembly, after removing each bolt which connects the transaxle assembly and engine.
5. If the clutch cover is attached to the flywheel, remove the release bearing using snap-ring pliers.
1) Rotate the release bearing in an easy direction in order to examine the snap ring.
2) Insert the pliers under the wave washer as shown in the illustration and place it in the center of the snap ring.