Well blow me down, i never knew that! I've also changed five clutches on various Ducatis and never realised there was a spring plate (dished plate as youi may know it!!). Must have just been lucky!
I often find that the push rod comes out with the pressure plate. Give the outer end of the bearing a tap with a punch or something similar and that will get it free. You might even be able to hold it in your hand firmly enough to pull it off. Just watch you dont damage the two rubber O rings while you pulling it out. I dont think that its intended to be such a firm fit in the bearing.
16-Feb-2004, 13:50 
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