Conventional Clutch

Conventional Clutch

• Refer to notes. Refer to => [ Clutch Repair Information ] Procedures.

• To work on clutch, you must remove transmission. Refer to => [ Transmission, 4-Cylinder, Removing ] or => [ Transmission, 6-Cylinder, Removing ] Transmission, 6-Cylinder, Removing.

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Retainer (3067)

• Centering Mandrel (3176)

• Counter Hold Tool (10 - 201)

• Grease for Clutch Disc Shaft Splines (G 000 100 )

Centering Clutch Plate and Removing and Installing Pressure Plate





- Loosen or tighten the bolts in small steps diagonally.

- Change from Flywheel Retainer (3067) to Counter Hold Tool (10 - 201) for removing.

Clutch plate installation location: Spring pack (coil springs) or marking "Getriebeseite" must face pressure plate and transmission.

- Install the bolts only when the pressure plate contact surface and clutch plate lining make full contact with flywheel.

Checking Ends of the Diaphragm Spring





• Wear up to half the thickness of the diaphragm spring is permitted.

• When repairing, always allocate the clutch pressure plate and clutch disc using the engine code.

Checking Spring Connection and Rivet Connections





- Check the spring connections - arrows A - for damage and the rivet connections - arrows B - for secure fit.

• Pressure plates with severely kinked or broken off spring connections as well as loose rivet connections must be replaced.

Checking Wire Ring





- Check the wire ring in the pressure plate - arrow - for damage. Replace pressure plate with broken wire ring.