Workshop Manuals Factory service & repair Mini
01 Introduction02 General information03 Information04 Engine05 Emission control06 Engine management system - MEMS07 Fuel delivery system08 Cooling system09 Manifold & exhaust systems10 Clutch11 Manual gearbox12 Drive shafts13 Steering14 Suspension15 Brakes16 Restraint systems17 Body18 Heating & ventilation19 Wipers & washers20 Electrical21 Instruments
Mini Mini Workshop Manual (1996-2000)10 · Clutch
10 · Transmission

Clutch assembly and release bearing (page 2 of 2)

Make
Mini
Model
Mini Workshop Manual
Year
1996–2000
Section
Repairs
ClutchClutch assembly and release bearing · page 2 of 2
Diagram
  1. Remove 6 bolts securing pressure plate to flywheel.
  2. Remove pressure plate assembly.
  3. Remove drive plate from flywheel.

Refit

  1. Clean flywheel and pressure plate. Check diaphragm spring for wear and fractures. Renew flywheel and pressure plate as an assembly if either component shows signs of wear or damage.
  2. Clean crankshaft and pressure plate hub.
  3. Clean inside of flywheel housing.
  4. Position drive plate on flywheel.
  5. Fit pressure plate and align to flywheel, fit bolts but DO NOT tighten.
Fit pressure plate and align to flywheel, fit bolts but DO NOT tighten.
  1. Fit clutch aligning tool 18G 684.
  2. Tighten pressure plate to flywheel bolts to 25 Nm.
  3. Remove clutch aligning tool.
  4. Check crankshaft primary gear end-float. See ENGINE, Adjustments.
  5. Grease splines of crankshaft primary gear.
  6. Fit flywheel and clutch assembly to crankshaft.
  7. Fit keyplate and NEW flywheel retaining bolt.
  8. Tighten flywheel retaining bolt to 150 Nm.
  9. Stake lock washer into slots on clutch hub.
  10. Remove bolts securing flywheel locking tool to flywheel housing.
  11. Remove flywheel locking tool.
  12. Clean thrust bearing sleeve.
  13. Fit thrust bearing sleeve to clutch hub.
  14. Fit clutch release bearing. See this section.
  15. Fit CKP sensor. See ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - MEMS, Repairs.

Parts & tools for this job For 1996 Mini Mini

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