Does Replacing the Clutch Require Removing the Transmission?
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Replacing the clutch does require removing the transmission. To replace the clutch, the half-shafts on both sides of the transmission must first be removed, the transmission fluid drained, and then the clutch can be replaced. Symptoms indicating that the clutch needs replacement include: for manual transmission vehicles, if the vehicle does not stall or stalls with a delay when starting on a slope after releasing the clutch, it indicates severe wear of the clutch disc, which should be replaced immediately to prevent safety hazards. Daily precautions for the clutch disc include: 1. Do not coast in neutral with an automatic transmission vehicle to avoid damaging the transmission and clutch; 2. For manual transmission vehicles, fully depress the clutch when shifting gears to prevent wear on the clutch disc.