300Tdi Discovery
CLUTCH
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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
DESCRIPTION
The clutch unit fitted with the manual transmission,
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.
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
19. Hydraulic damper (Diesel only)
