Clutch assembly and release bearing - diesel

CLUTCH ASSEMBLY AND RELEASE BEARING - DIESEL

Service repair no - 33.10.07

Remove

1. Remove gearbox assembly. See MANUAL GEARBOX - ’T750’, Repairs.
2. Remove RH underbelly panel. See BODY, Repairs.

3. Place a circular piece of flat plate across diaphragm fingers and insert feeler gauges between plate and fingers to measure finger clearance. Diaphragm finger clearance - service limit = 1.0 mm.

NOTE: A single finger exceeding this limit should be ignored.

4. Position tool 18G 1618 to crankshaft pulley and secure with 3 bolts.

5. Restrain crankshaft using tool 18G 1618 and progressively loosen 6 bolts securing clutch cover to flywheel.
6. Remove 6 bolts securing clutch cover to flywheel.
7. Remove clutch cover and collect clutch drive plate.
8. Inspect clutch drive plate for signs of wear or oil contamination. Check for broken or loose springs and signs of cracking at spring windows. Renew drive plate if necessary.

NOTE: Renew a pressure plate which has been accidentally dropped.

9. Measure rivet depth, renew plate if less than service limit. Rivet depth: New clutch plate = 0.9 mm Service limit = 0.15 mm
10. Check clutch cover for signs of wear or damage. Check for signs of overheating on drive straps (deep yellow to blue colour), renew clutch cover if necessary.

NOTE: Renew a clutch cover assembly which has been accidentally dropped.