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Mini Mini Workshop Manual (1996-2000)10 · Clutch
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Clutch assembly and release bearing

Make
Mini
Model
Mini Workshop Manual
Year
1996–2000
Section
Repairs › Clutch assembly and release bearing
ClutchClutch assembly and release bearing · page 1 of 2

CLUTCH ASSEMBLY AND RELEASE BEARING

Service repair no - 33.10.07

Remove

  1. Remove CKP sensor. See ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - MEMS, Repairs.
  2. Remove clutch release bearing. See this section.
Clutch assembly and release bearing – Remove clutch release bearing. See this section.
  1. Remove thrust bearing sleeve from clutch hub.
  2. Rotate crankshaft and knock back tabs on clutch hub lock washer.
  3. Rotate crankshaft until clutch hub slots are aligned horizontally.

CAUTION: If crankshaft is not positioned correctly, primary drive ’C’ shaped washer may become displaced and make it impossible to remove flywheel.

Clutch assembly and release bearing – Rotate crankshaft until clutch hub slots are aligned horizontally.
  1. Fit flywheel locking tool and secure with bolts.
Clutch assembly and release bearing – Fit flywheel locking tool and secure with bolts.
  1. Using tool 18G 1303, remove flywheel retaining bolt.
  2. Remove key plate from crankshaft.
Clutch assembly and release bearing – Remove key plate from crankshaft.
  1. Fit thrust button of tool 18G 1381 to crankshaft.
  2. Loosen centre bolt of tool 18G 1381 and position to flywheel.
  3. Fit and tighten bolts securing tool 18G 1381 to flywheel.
  4. Tighten centre bolt of tool to release flywheel from crankshaft taper.
  5. Remove tool 18G 1381 from flywheel.
  6. Remove flywheel and clutch assembly.

Parts & tools for this job For 1996 Mini Mini

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