2.0. Technical Data

2.0. Technical Data

Type: Single plate, dry clutch with diaphragm spring

Fitted type:

• With 169 B engine to July 1984: 215 CP 450
• With 169 B engine, July 1984 to Oct. 1985: 215 DBR 510
• With 169 B engine, from Oct. 1985: 215 CP 4850
• With 170 (2.0 litre engine), from Sept. 1989: 230 DBR 5500

Clutch Lining Dimensions::

• With 1.8 litre engine: 215 x 145 mm
• With 2.0 litre engine: 228.6 x 156 mm
• With four-wheel drive: 228.6 x 153 mm

Clutch driven plate thickness: 7.7 mm (0.30 in.)

Driven Plate Identification:

• 1.8 litre engine: .G 12 A
• 2.0 litre engine: .M 33 AX

Colour of clutch driven plate springs:

• 1.8 litre engine to July 1984: 2 x pale green
• 1.8 litre engine, Oct. 1982 to Oct. 1987: 6 x green/white
• 2.0 litre engine, four-wheel drive: 2 x olive brown, 2 x dark green, 2 x light blue

Lining Material:

• 1.8 litre to Oct. 1985 to Oct. 1987: .Ferodo F 755
• 1.8 litre from Oct. 1987 and 2.0 litre: .Ferodo F 202

Release bearing (general guide line): Ball-type, constantly resting on diaphragm plate of clutch

Clutch operation: Mechanical, by cable

Clutch pedal clearance: 8 - 9 mm, manual adjustment

Clutch/Flywheel Bolt Tightening Torque:

• Clutch bolts: 1.5 kgm (11 ft.lb.)
• Flywheel: 6.8 kgm (41 ft.lb.)

2.1. Clutch Unit

2.1.0. CHECKING THE CLUTCH OPERATION

The clutch can be checked for proper operation when fitted to the vehicle. To do this, proceed as follows:

• Start the engine and allow to idle. Depress the clutch pedal and wait approx. 3 secs. Engage the reverse gear. If grating noises can be heard from the transmission, it can be assumed that the clutch or driven plate needs replacement, as the driven plate no longer connects the clutch pressure plate with the flywheel.
• To check the clutch for signs of slipping, drive the vehicle until the clutch and transmission have reached their operating temperature. Stop the vehicle, firmly apply the handbrake and engage the 3rd gear. Keep the clutch pedal fully depressed and accelerate the engine to approx. 3000 - 4000 rpm. Release the