Pontiac FIREBIRD 1972 Service Manual page 819

CLUTCH, MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS 7-7
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COUN jERSHI
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r C L U T C H FORK
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BOTH ENDS
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BRACKET
8 CYL. ENGINE CHASSIS LUBRICANT
ENGINE BOSS
A
20 LB. FT.
A
150 LB. IN.
6 CYL. ENGINE
Fig. 7-7 Countershaft and Clutch Fork Push Rod
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F and X Series
3. Remove clutch release bearing through rear opening
in clutch housing. Do not place bearing in any de-
greasing or cleaning solvent.
4. Remove return spring.
5. Remove starter.
6. Remove front flywheel housing shield.
7. Remove flywheel housing bolts and pull housing off
of dowels.
8. Remove flywheel housing.
9. Disconnect clutch release fork from ball stud by forc-
ing it toward the center of the vehicle. Remove fork
through inside of flywheel housing.
10. Mark the clutch cover-pressure plate assembly and
the flywheel to insure reassembly in the same position
as balanced at factory.
11. Loosen bolts holding clutch cover to flywheel one
turn at a time until tension if relieved.
12. Remove all but top bolt and move clutch assembly
away from flywt~eel at bottom so as to permit re-
moval of clutch driven plate.