Handling

Fit the seals : Fig. I

Grease the lips and the outer part and fit the seal (1) to the mandrel (J).

Fit a seal in a cap :

Fit the flat face « a » of the thrust washer on the opposite side of the seal : Fig. II.

Fit the seal in the housing :

Fit the flat face « a » of the thrust washer on the same side as the seal : Fig. III.

Fill the gearbox with oil :

Tighten the drain plugs (40 N.m (29.5 lbf.ft)

Pour in 1.25 litres of oil.

REPLACING A RELEASE BEARING GUIDE-SLEEVE.

If a guide-sleeve assembly is replaced, it is ESSENTIAL also to fit a new release bearing.

Remove the guide-sleeve : Fig. IV and V

Remove the release bearing.

Place the extractor (1)

fitted with an inertia extractor assembly (a) over the guide-sleeve

Tighten the six bolts (→) on the guide-sleeve and extract it.

Degrease the new guide-sleeve and its location.

Fit the release bearing guide-sleeve :

Coat the end of the guide-sleeve (the end that enters the housing) with LOCTITE FRENBLOC.

Fit the guide-sleeve into the extractor (1) without tightening the bolts (→).

Using the extractor (A), fit the guide-sleeve into the housing until the tool makes contact with the housing. (The guide-sleeve protrusion provided by the extractor is : 48.5 ± 0.5 mm.

Remove all traces of LOCTITE from the guide-sleeve.

Fit the clutch release bearing : Fig. IV.

Impregnate the seal (2) with oil before fitting it.

Grease the release bearing guide before fitting the release bearing.

HANDLING

Use the support (L).

Secure it by the bolts (3).