Ducati Sporting Club UK > Model Specific - Discussion, Technical Problems and Help > 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 > Clutch pressure plate removal

When I slide the pressure plate off, the push rod appears to be fixed to it and pulls out with it? Do I just need to tap it loose/free, so the pressure plate slides off, leaving the rod in place? Thought I would do the sensible thing and ask before I reach for the hammer...

[moto748]

That's normal. There's no problem about removing the plate and rod together.

If you need to separate them, you can do it 'off the bike', but normally there's no need.

Make sure the two O-rings on the rod aren't damaged, and clean, then lightly grease the rod before you put it back.

Understood, cheers.

How do I seperate the 2? I have a new clutch plate to fit.

[KeefyB]

Originally Posted by RCA

How do I seperate the 2? I have a new clutch plate to fit.

You should just be able to pull the rod out of the bearing.They can be quite tight tho!

reet, will give it a good wipe tonight and get the rubber gloves on....oh er!