Clutch Release Mechanism Assembly Overview: Notes
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- Ball Studs
- 25 Nm
- Lubricate the clutch release mechanism bearing surface -arrow A- with lubricantG 000 100.
- Intermediate Piece
- Replace if damaged
- Retaining Spring
- Engage in the clutch release lever
- Release Bearing
- Different versions
- Do not wash, only wipe off
- Replace noisy bearingsNOTE:
- Coat the clutch release lever bearing area with adhesive lubricating paste G 000 150. Refer to LUBRICATING THE RELEASE BEARING
- If equipped, remove any grease inside the bearing area for the guide sleeve -arrow B-
- Allow retaining tabs of release bearing to engage in release lever
- Removing and installing, refer to CLUTCH RELEASE LEVER WITH RELEASE BEARING AND GUIDE SLEEVE
Release bearing through 02.2008
- Inner diameter -arrow B- : 34 mm
- Release bearing, checking. refer to CHECKING THE RELEASE BEARING THROUGH 02.2008
Release bearing with pressure ring - from February 2008
- Inner diameter -arrow B- : 36 mm
- Check the release bearing with the pressure ring. Refer to RELEASE BEARING WITH PRESSURE RING -1- FROM FEBRUARY 2008
- Clutch Release Lever
- Different versions
- Remove the old grease from the release lever.
- Lubricate the release lever bearing surface -arrow C- with adhesive lubricating paste G 000 150.
- Removing and installing, refer to CLUTCH RELEASE LEVER WITH RELEASE BEARING AND GUIDE SLEEVE
- Bolt
- 8 Nm
- Different bolt lengths
- Quantity: 2
- Insert with locking fluid AMV 185 101 A1
- Securing Plate
- For guide sleeveNOTE:
- Deleted from 02.2008
- Also deleted when installing a new guide sleeve -8-
- For guide sleeve
- Guide Sleeve
- Different versions
- Remove any grease on the guide sleeve -arrow D-
Guide sleeve through 02.2008
- Diameter -arrow D- : 34 mm
- When replacing, install without the locking plate -7-
Guide sleeve from 02.2008
- Installed on the release bearing with pressure ring. Refer to RELEASE BEARING WITH PRESSURE RING -1- FROM FEBRUARY 2008
- Diameter -arrow D- : 36 mm
- Installed with the locking plate -7-
- Clutch Slave Cylinder
- Removing and installing, refer to Removal and Installation
- Do not operate clutch pedal after removal
- Pay attention to the work sequence when bleeding; refer to General Information
- When inserting, push in so far until the bolt can be installed.
- Transmission