Removing the clutch
NOTE:
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
When the engine is stopped after the completion of trip, it may be necessary to run the electric fan. In rare cases, operation of the electric fan can last up to 11 min. This protects the components. In this case, replacing the electric fan will not remedy the problem!
When the engine is stopped after the completion of trip, it may be necessary to run the electric fan. In rare cases, operation of the electric fan can last up to 11 min. This protects the components. In this case, replacing the electric fan will not remedy the problem!
Preliminary work
- Refer to BRINGING FRONT COMPARTMENT LID IN THE SERVICE POSITION .
- Refer to REMOVING SUSPENSION STRUT BRACE .
- Refer to REMOVING THE ACOUSTIC COVER .
- Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT SPOILER .
- Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
- Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT-END STRUT .
- Refer to REMOVING THE LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT UNDERSHIELD .
- Refer to REMOVING THRUST FIELD .
- Refer to REMOVING THE RIGHT INTAKE FILTER HOUSING (FRONT-END STRUT REMOVED) .
- Refer to PARTIALLY REMOVING THE COOLANT EXPANSION TANK OF THE HIGH-TEMPERATURE COOLANT CIRCUIT .
- Refer to REMOVING THE OXYGEN SENSOR MONITOR FOR THE CYLINDERS 4 TO 6 .
- Refer to REMOVING THE CONNECTING SUPPORT FROM THE TUNNEL .
- Refer to REMOVING EXHAUST SYSTEM .
- Refer to REMOVING INTERMEDIATE PIPE .
- Refer to REMOVING TRANSMISSION CROSS-MEMBER .
- Refer to REMOVING THE TANK COVER .
- Refer to REMOVING THE LEFT THRUST FIELD .
- Refer to REMOVING THE REAR HEAT SHIELD .
- Refer to REMOVING FRONT HEAT SHIELD .
- Refer to PARTIALLY LOOSENING THE PROP SHAFT .
- Refer to REMOVING THE MANUAL TRANSMISSION (GS6L55TZ) .
NOTE:
RISK OF DAMAGE
Damage to the self-adjusting clutch (SAC).
Improper cleaning of the self-adjusting clutch may cause functional impairments on the adjustment unit and the damping springs.
Damage to the self-adjusting clutch (SAC).
Improper cleaning of the self-adjusting clutch may cause functional impairments on the adjustment unit and the damping springs.
- Do not clean the self-adjusting clutch, clutch disc or pressure plate using a high pressure cleaner or in a washer.
- Clean friction surface only.
- Block the flywheel using special tool 0 493 938 (11 9 260) .
- Insert the special tool 0 493 840 (21 2 180) into the self-adjusting clutch.
The locking hooks (1) of the special tool 0 493 840 (21 2 180) must engage into the recesses of the self-adjusting clutch.
- Press the special tool 0 493 840 (21 2 180) together on the handles (2) up to the stop and hold down.
Hand-tighten the knurled screws (1) at the same time.
The adjusting ring of self-adjusting clutch is now secured.
- Release screws (arrows) and remove clutch from flywheel.