6 Speed

21 21 500 - Removing and installing/replacing clutch (GS6-53BZ) (S85 USA only)

Special tools required:
- 11 9 260 11 9 260 Counter Support with Screw Connection
- 11 9 265 11 9 260 Counter Support with Screw Connection
- 21 2 170
- 21 2 180
- 21 2 280 21 2 280 Clutch Centering Tool

Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove transmission Removing and Installing Transmission (GS6-53BZ).

Block flywheel with special tools 11 9 260 11 9 260 Counter Support with Screw Connection and 11 9 265 11 9 260 Counter Support with Screw Connection.

Release screws and remove clutch from flywheel.

Tightening torque 21 21 1AZ Clutch Disc and Drive Plate.

Installation:
Clean flywheel and check for wear and damage.

Replace damaged flywheel.

Observe the following procedure when installing the removed clutch and clutch plates.

Insert special tool 21 2 180 in clutch.

Press special tool 21 2 180 together at handles (1) as far as it will go and tighten down knurled screws (2).

Adjustment ring of clutch is now secured in its original position (wear position).

Note:
Locking hooks (1) of special tool 21 2 180 must engage in openings of pressure spring.

Fit special tool 21 2 170 and tighten down at knurled screw (1).

Screw in spindle (2) up to uppermost pressure point of diaphragm spring (3).

Note:
Clutch plate (1) must be able to move in clutch.

Centre clutch plate (2) with special tool 21 2 280 21 2 280 Clutch Centering Tool on flywheel.

Important!
Install clutch plate in correct position.

Note designation for "engine side" / "transmission side".

Handle clutch plate with care. Do not touch surfaces of friction linings.

Fit clutch (1) to flywheel.

Tightening torque 21 21 1AZ Clutch Disc and Drive Plate.

Note:
Clutch (1) must be secured by way of dowel pins (2).

Release spindle (1) until load is fully removed from diaphragm spring (2) Remove special tools 21 2 170 and 21 2 180.

Withdraw special tool from clutch plate with aid of accompanying screw (1).

Installing new clutch

Important!
Locking piece may only be removed clutch is screwed down!

Fit clutch to flywheel.

Tightening torque 21 21 1AZ Clutch Disc and Drive Plate.

Important!
Clutch must be secured by way of dowel pins (1).

Carefully unscrew locking piece (1) clockwise or counterclockwise with a 14 mm WAF hexagon socket wrench (2).

Note:
A slight snapping of the plate spring while unscrewing the lock is possible.

Withdraw special tool from clutch plate with aid of accompanying screw (1).