Clutch plate and release bearing (page 2 of 2)

11. Using a straight edge and feeler gauges, check surface of pressure plate for warping at 4 separate points, renew plate if warping exceeds service limit: Pressure plate warping - SERVICE LIMIT = 0.15 mm

Release bearing

12. Remove release bearing.
13. Examine release bearing for signs of wear or damage, renew if necessary.

Refit

Release bearing

1. Clean gearbox input shaft and release bearing mating faces.
2. Fit release bearing.

Clutch assembly

3. Clean all components.
4. Clean flywheel.
5. Ensure locating dowels are fitted in flywheel.
6. Smear clutch plate splines with molybdenum disulphide grease.
7. Position clutch plate to flywheel with ’FLYWHEEL SIDE’ marking towards flywheel.

8. Position pressure plate to flywheel and fit alignment tool 18G 1483.
9. Fit 6 bolts securing pressure plate to flywheel, tighten bolts sufficiently until drive plate is held in its central position. Remove 18G 1483 from pressure plate.
10. Working by diagonal sequence, progressively tighten pressure plate bolts to 25 Nm.
11. Fit gearbox. See MANUAL GEARBOX, Repairs.