05-25-2018, 02:21 AM
Mark, The Shop Manual just says loosen bolts in a criss cross pattern in two or three steps, then remove bolts, wire clamps, and clutch cover. Then it says remove any sealant from clutch cover mating surfaces ( be careful not to damage mating surfaces ). ( Use a plastic scraper) That is all the book gives you.
What I have done in the past to break those kinds of seals loose, is a rubber mallet, striking downward on the top edge of the cover. It usually does not take very hard hits, more like taps. The head surface of the mallet should be absolutely clean and smooth, with no embedded dirt or grit. I usually will tape off the surface I am going to hit with blue painters tape just as an ounce of prevention. If the painters tape does not hold up to being hit, I then use duct tape, but that requires going back later with non abrasive white GOJO hand cleaner jell to remove the tape adhesive residue. Remove the oil filler cap before starting with the mallet.
Just take your time, and be careful. I use my free hand to support the bottom of the cover in case it suddenly pops off, so it wont hit the floor, while using the mallet in the other hand. The cover does not show any locating pins, just bolts.
What I have done in the past to break those kinds of seals loose, is a rubber mallet, striking downward on the top edge of the cover. It usually does not take very hard hits, more like taps. The head surface of the mallet should be absolutely clean and smooth, with no embedded dirt or grit. I usually will tape off the surface I am going to hit with blue painters tape just as an ounce of prevention. If the painters tape does not hold up to being hit, I then use duct tape, but that requires going back later with non abrasive white GOJO hand cleaner jell to remove the tape adhesive residue. Remove the oil filler cap before starting with the mallet.
Just take your time, and be careful. I use my free hand to support the bottom of the cover in case it suddenly pops off, so it wont hit the floor, while using the mallet in the other hand. The cover does not show any locating pins, just bolts.