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Clutch Pressure and Driven Plate Replacement - 1.6L LLU - M32-6 MZ0 > < Clutch Pressure and Driven Plate Replacement - 1.4L LDD - F17-5 M26

Clutch Pressure and Driven Plate Replacement (1.6L LDE - F17-5 MDG)

Special Tools

DT-6263   Remover / Installer

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools .

Removal Procedure


Note: 
•  To prevent damage to the spring fangs of pressure plate use DT-6263   remover / installer to remove and install clutch pressure plate.
•  Note the different lengths of the brackets for attaching DT-6263   remover / installer to lower engine block.

1. Remove transmission. Refer to Transmission Replacement .

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Note:  DT-6263   remover / installer may only be attached to the engine block and not to the oil sump.
2. Attach DT-6263   remover / installer (1) to engine block.

Note:  Do not tighten the bolts yet.
3. Install 4 bolts (arrows) to engine block.

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4. Attach a suitable clutch center guide (5) to DT-6263-30   centering drift (4).
5. Fasten DT-6263   remover / installer .
  •  Align DT-6263   remover / installer to centre.
  •  Insert DT-6263-30   centring drift (2) in conjunction with clutch centre guide through DT-6263   remover / installer into clutch pressure plate and crankshaft centre (arrow).
  •  Tighten knurled wheel (1).
  •  Tighten bolt (3).
  •  Tighten 4 bolts of DT-6263   remover / installer to the engine block.

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6. Preload clutch springs using DT-6263   remover / installer .
  •  Move DT-6263   remover / installer (1) that it rests against the spring tangs of clutch pressure plate.
  •  Turn DT-6263   remover / installer clockwise to the stop.

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7. Remove and DISCARD the 6 clutch pressure plate bolts (1).

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8. Release DT-6263   remover / installer (1).
  •  Turn DT-6263   remover / installer anticlockwise to the stop.
  •  Remove DT-6263-30   centering drift (2) in conjunction with clutch center guide.

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9. Remove clutch pressure plate (2) and driven plate (1).

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Note:  Clutch pressure plate and driven plates contaminated by foreign bodies (oil, cleaning agent etc.) have to be replaced. Check clutch driven plate for damage and friction rust in the hub profile and replace if necessary. Do not clean clutch pressure plate and driven plate with a high pressure cleaner or component washing machine.
10. Inspect clutch pressure plate and driven plate (1) and replace if necessary.

Inspect for:

  •  Excessive wear
  •  Burned friction surface
  •  Oil on friction surface
  •  Damaged spline hub
  •  Damaged springs

Note:  The clutch driven plate has to be replaced if the lining projection is less than 0.5 mm (0.020 in) (arrows).
11. Inspect projection of lining at the clutch lining rivets.
12. Slide clutch driven plate onto the transmission input shaft and check for easy movement.

Installation Procedure

1. Clean 6 threads in flywheel for fastening clutch pressure plate.

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Note:  Lettering transmission side faces the transmission.
Center clutch driven plate using DT-6263-30   centering drift (3) in conjunction with clutch center guide.
2. Install driven plate (1) and clutch pressure plate (2).

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3. Preload clutch springs using DT-6263   remover / installer .
  •  Move DT-6263   remover / installer (1) that it rests against the spring tangs of clutch pressure plate.
  •  Turn DT-6263   remover / installer clockwise to the stop.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution .


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4. Install 6 NEW clutch pressure plate bolts (1) and tighten crosswise to 15 N·m (11 lb ft) .

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5. Remove DT-6263   remover / installer (1) from engine block.
  •  Turn DT-6263   remover / installer (3) counterclockwise to the stop.
  •  Remove DT-6263-30   centring drift (2) in conjunction with clutch centre guide (arrow).
  •  Remove 4 bolts of DT-6263   remover / installer from engine block.
6. Install transmission. Refer to Transmission Replacement .

Clutch Pressure and Driven Plate Replacement - 1.6L LLU - M32-6 MZ0 > < Clutch Pressure and Driven Plate Replacement - 1.4L LDD - F17-5 M26