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Clutch Replacement - How-To

Clutch Replacement How To Compression Tool
This tool is used to compress certain types of diaphragm clutch springs so the snap ring can be safely removed.

Clutch Replacement How To Throwout Bearing
The throwout bearing usually has a fairly loose fit in the pressure plate, so be careful not to drop it. Note that this one also has a primary clutch adjuster built into it (the threaded rod sticking up). If your bike uses a similar setup make sure it's backed off before you dismantle the clutch.

Clutch Replacement How To Friction Plate
The friction plate is on the left, the steel on the right.

Clutch Replacement How To Pressure Plates
The typical wet multiplate clutch. That odd-looking riveted plate in the middle of the stack is an anti-judder plate.


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