35 31 050 Removing and installing/replacing over-center helper spring

Necessary preliminary work: 

• Remove CLUTCH MASTER CYLINDER .

Press bolt end (1) together with offset pliers and press out pin.

Fig 1: Identifying Clutch Master Cylinder Bolt End

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Push in bolt (1) fully in direction of arrow.

Fig 2: Pushing Bolt

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Detach clamps (1).

Installation note: 

Check clamps, replace if necessary.

Retainers must lie with both shanks in the groove and snap audibly into place.

Slide out pin (2).

Installation note: 

Lightly grease bolt.

Fig 3: Identifying Over-Center Helper Spring, Pin And Clamps

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Remove over-center helper spring (3).

There are two versions:

• (A) Over-center helper spring
• (B) Reinforced over-center helper spring

Assembly of over-center helper spring:

• Black holder (1) is fastened to clutch pedal
• Smaller coil spacing of spring (2) points to black holder (1)
• Secure grey holder (3) to bearing support

Lightly grease holder and spring contact surfaces.

Fig 4: Identifying Over-Center Helper Spring, Black And Grey Holder

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Installation note: 

Secure over-center helper spring first with black holder to clutch pedal.

Gently press over-center helper spring together and secure with grey holder to bearing support.

Connect clutch pedal to clutch master cylinder.

When replacing reinforced over-center helper spring:

Remove locking clamp (1).

Fig 5: Identifying Locking Clamp

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