The springs you removed hold the plates together. The clutch lever puts tension on the springs and releases the plates making firm contact. Disengaging the engine/gearbox connection. So yes loose (now) is expected.
The four threaded mounts for the springs will be attached to the back of the clutch. The circular recessed plate the springs press on should come straight out. And the slotted clutch basket stays in place. You might try levering them gently out with flat screwdrivers either side of the basket. On all eight clutch tab points in succession. The keywords are ... firm but gentle.
Might work.
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