Lotus Elise Service Notes page 480

Lotus Service Notes
Section QF
6. Release the two bolts securing the starter motor and dirt shield to the clutch housing. Remove the shield,
and withdraw and support the starter motor, taking care to protect the live starter motor lead from ground-
ing.
7. Remove the dirt shield from the top front of the clutch housing.
8. Disconnect the reverse light switch, and speedo drive cable.
9. Disconnect the two gearchange cables from their transmission levers, and release the cables from the
abutment bracket.
10. Support the weight of the transmission assembly before removing the LH engine (transmission) mounting
and bracket.
11. Remove the six bolts securing the clutch housing to the engine:
- 2 bolts to the sump;
- 1 bolt each side through the block lower 'wings';
- 2 bolts securing the top of the clutch housing to the engine.
12. Pushing the engine to the right and downwards at the flywheel end, withdraw the transmission from the
engine.
Inspection of components:
13. Before removing the clutch cover from the flywheel, place a flat plate over the ends of the diaphragm
spring fingers, and use a feeler gauge to measure the any gaps between individual fingers and the plate.
If any clearance is greater than 1mm, the clutch cover assembly should be replaced.
14. Progressively loosen, and then remove the six fixings securing the clutch cover to the flywheel. Remove
the cover and friction plate.
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