300Tdi Defender
CLUTCH
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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
DESCRIPTION
The clutch unit comprises a single dry plate friction
disc and diaphragm spring clutch unit, secured to the
engine flywheel.
OPERATION
The unit is operated hydraulically by the clutch master
cylinder (12) and a slave cylinder (13) attached to the
transmission bell housing.
Clutch components
1. Crankshaft and flywheel
2. Friction plate
3. Clutch cover
4. Diaphragm spring
5. Pressure plate
6. Fulcrum posts (9) for diaphragm spring
7. Bearing rings (2) for diaphragm spring
8. Retraction links and bolts (3) for pressure plate
9. Release bearing
10. Release lever
11. Release lever pivot post
12. Master cylinder
13. Slave cylinder
14. Master cylinder pedal pushrod
15. Primary shaft and taper bearing (in gearbox)
16. Gearbox front cover
17. Primary shaft flywheel bush
18. Pedal pivot and return spring
