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How To Replace a Heavy Duty Clutch

Removing the clutch is quite simple. The clutch is held in by eight bolts. Remove four, leaving four opposite each other. Undo these evenly bit-by-bit. If you plan on reusing the clutch take your time in this step to prevent damaging the spring. The clutch is quite heavy so take care lifting it out. The […]

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Always blow out the filter from the clean side never from the dirty side. this would push the dirt in further......

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