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Self Adjusting Clutch, Sachs






Self Adjusting Clutch, Sachs

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Flywheel retainer (3067)

Centering mandrel (3176)

Grease for clutch plate splines (G 000 100 )

- Attach flywheel retainer (3067) or counter hold tool (10 - 201) before loosening bolts.





To prevent the pressure plate from becoming distorted during removal (causes clutch grab when driving off), always adhere to the following procedure when unbolting the pressure plate:





- Loosen all six bolts consecutively in clockwise direction and in steps of 90 degrees (1/4 turn) until pressure plate is released.

Stop - 2 - (position sensor) with pin - 1 - should come free when bolts are loosened.

Installing

Installation position of clutch plate: coil springs (damper assembly) or marking "Getriebeseite" point toward pressure plate and transmission.

- To remove, reverse position of flywheel retainer (3067) or counter hold tool (10 - 201).





- Use centering mandrel ( 3176) to centralize clutch plate.

To prevent the pressure plate from becoming distorted during installation (causes clutch grab when driving off), always adhere to the following procedure when installing pressure plate:





- Position pressure plate on dowel pins.

- Make sure that the stop mechanism (position sensor) - arrow - is free to move.

- Install in all 6 bolts evenly by hand until bolt heads make contact with pressure plate.

- Tighten all six bolts consecutively in a clockwise direction and in steps of 90 degrees (1/4 turn) until the housing makes contact with flywheel.

- The stop pin - arrow - should then lift away from pressure plate.

- Tighten all 6 bolts to a final specification of 22 Nm consecutively in a clockwise direction.