Reinstalling removed SAC clutch and clutch plate

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Installation:

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Screws must be replaced.

Jointing torque and angle of rotation must be observed without fail.

Set SAC clutch (1) down on a clean surface.

Install special tool 21 2 180 in SAC clutch (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Special Tool (21 2 180) On SAC Clutch

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NOTE: Locking hooks (1) of special tool 21 2 180 must engage in openings in SAC clutch.

Fig 2: Locking Hooks Of Special Tool (21 2 180)

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Press special tool 21 2 180 together at handles (1) as far as it will go and grip firmly.

At same time tighten down knurled screws (2).

Adjustment ring of SAC clutch is now secured in its original position (wear position).

IMPORTANT: Do not reset adjustment ring to new position.

Fig 3: Pressing Special Tool (21 2 180)

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NOTE: Insert special tool 21 2 170 only in area of bores for dowel pins.

Fig 4: Locating Bores Areas For Dowel Pins

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Fit special tool 21 2 170 and tighten down at knurled screw (1).

Fig 5: Tightening Knurled Screw Using Special Tool (21 2 170)

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Screw in spindle (1) until diaphragm spring (2) is tensioned up to stop.

Fig 6: Turning Spindle

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IMPORTANT: Handle clutch disk carefully, do not touch surfaces of friction pads.

Install clutch plate in correct position.

Note designation for "engine side"/"transmission side".

Installation:

N52

Screws must be replaced.

Jointing torque and angle of rotation must be observed without fail.

Centre clutch plate (1) with special tool.

Special tool Transmission

21 2 141 S6S 420G; S6S 560G; S5D 390Z

21 2 142 S5D 200G; S5D 250G; S5D 260Z; S5D 310Z

21 2 201 GS6-37BZ

21 2 230 GS6-53DZ

21 2 250 GS6-17BG

Fig 7: Installing Clutch Plate Using Special Tools

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Fit SAC clutch (1) on flywheel.

Pay attention to dowel pins (2).

SAC clutch (1) must be secured by way of dowel pins (2).

Insert screws and tighten down.

Tightening torque: 21 21 1AZ .

Fig 8: Fitting SAC Clutch On Flywheel

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Release spindle (1) until tension is completely removed from diaphragm spring (2).

Fig 9: Releasing Spindle

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Release knurled screw (1) and remove special tool 21 2 170 from SAC clutch.

Fig 10: Releasing Knurled Screw

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Release knurled screws (2) and remove special tool 21 2 180 from SAC clutch.

Fig 11: Releasing Knurled Screw

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Withdraw special tool from clutch plate with aid of accompanying screw (1).

Fig 12: Removing Special Tools From Clutch Plate

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