Sonata GL V6-2.5L (1999)
4. Remove the transaxle assembly, after removing each bolt which connect the transaxle assembly and engine. In the state that the clutch cover is
attached to the flywheel remove the release bearing using appropriate tool as shown.
1. Rotate the release bearing in the easy direction in order to examine the snap ring.
2. Insert the tool under the wave washer as shown in the illustration and locate in the center of snap ring.
3. Widen the space of snap ring by pushing the bearing as shown in the illustration.
4. The snap ring-widen state is like as shown the figure.
5. In the snap ring-widen state pull out the release bearing and remove it.
6. Insert the special tool (09411-11000) in the clutch disc to prevent the disc from falling.
7. Loosen the bolts which attach the clutch cover to the flywheel in a star pattern. Loosen the bolts in succession, one or two turns at a time, to avoid
bending the cover flange.
