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Dismantling, assembling and measuring clutch K2 - RA27037220690X(27-690)

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Operation number of the operation texts and work units or standard texts and flat rates:

27-4190

Fig 1: Exploded View Of Clutch Components
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Snap ring (11) Remove and install using a screwdriver (item 1).
Discs (6, 9, 10) Remove and install in outside disc carrier (1) complete; assemble in correct sequence according to transmission diagram (item 2). After installing, measure clearance "A" and adjust to 0.7 - 1.2 mm (item 6).
Snap ring (5) Remove, install by compressing spring seat (4) in assembly device 126 589 00 43 00 until snap ring is accessible (item 3).
Spring seat (4) and compression springs (3) Remove, note number of springs (item 4).
Plunger (2) Pull out. When installing, insert plunger using inserter 126 589 02 14 00; check lip sealing rings (12 and 13) and replace if necessary. Install with sealing lips downwards (item 5).
O-ring in outside disc carrier (1) Check for leaks using kerosene or benzine; renew outside disc carrier in the event of leaks.

Special tools 

Fig 2: Identifying Special Tools (140 589 00 14 00)
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Fig 3: Identifying Special Tools (201 589 12 43 00)
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RETURN COMPRESSION SPRINGS FOR CLUTCH PLUNGER (THE NUMBER OF SPRINGS IS DETERMINED BY BALANCING AND THUS UP TO 2 SPRINGS LESS MAY BE INSTALLED)

Transmission Number Wire dia. in mm Uncompressed length approx. mm
722.3 24 0,8 39

Sequence of clutch discs 

Transmission 722.347

Fig 4: Identifying Transmission 722.347
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Transmission 722.345 722.358

722.346 722.359

722.348 722.361

722.351 722.363

722.352 722.367

722.354 722.368

722.355 722.369

722.357

Fig 5: Identifying Transmission 722.345 722.358
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Transmission 722.350 722.364

722.353 722.365

722.354 722.366

722.356 722.370

722.362 722.371

Fig 6: Identifying Transmission 722.350 722.364
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CLUTCH DISC TYPES

Designation Item No. Thickness in mm
Inside disc 6 2,1
  7 2,0
8 option for compensating play 3,5 or 4,0
10 option for compensating play 4,5 or 5,0
Plunger 2 -
Snap ring 11 2,0
2,5
3,0
ADJUSTMENT DATA

Clearance "A" of disc clutch in mm
Discs compressed with 10 N
0,7-1,3

Dismantling and assembling 

  1. Remove snap ring (11).

    Installation note 

    After inserting, press snap ring upwards around entire circumference using a screwdriver.

    Fig 7: Identifying Snap Ring
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  2. Tilt outside disc carrier (1) and remove discs.

    Check inside discs for scorching and wear (reference thickness 2 mm).

    Installation note 

    Note sequence of clutch discs. Assemble discs as described in transmission diagram. Before installing, immerse in ATF for approx. 1 hour.

    Fig 8: Identifying Outside Disc Carrier
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  3. Attach assembly device (020) to spring seat and clamp until snap ring (5) is accessible.

    Remove snap ring.

    Installation note 

    Check that snap ring is correctly seated after installation.

    Fig 9: Identifying Spring Seat, Snap Ring
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  4. Remove spring seat (4) and compression springs (3).

    Installation note 

    Note number of return compression springs and ensure that each spring is centered by one guide lug on the spring seat.

    Fig 10: Identifying Spring Seat And Compression Springs
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  5. Pull plunger (2) out of outside disc carrier (1).
    NOTE: Check O-ring between outside disc carrier and plunger guide ring for leaks. To do this, fill the plunger guide ring with a little kerosene or benzine. Then observe whether the fluid leaks out.

    In the event of leaks, replace the outside disc carrier.

    Fig 11: Identifying Plunger Out Of Outside Disc Carrier
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    Installation note 

    Check sealing rings (12, 13) for wear or damage and replace if necessary. Insert sealing rings (12, 13) ensuring that the rings are not twisted and that they point downwards (in direction of arrow).

    Fig 12: Identifying Sealing Rings
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    Place inserter on outside disc carrier (1). Lubricate inserter (021) and sealing rings (12, 13) with ATF and then carefully insert plunger (2) into outside disc carrier. Press down plunger without tilting, whilst rotating plunger gently.

    Fig 13: Identifying Outside Disc Carrier
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  6. Determine clearance "A" using a feeler gauge. Adjust clearance to 0.7 - 1.3 mm.
    NOTE: Adjust clearance "A" using the snap ring available in 3 thicknesses (2.0, 2.5, 3.0 mm). The groove for the snap ring is 3.2 mm wide. If the specified clearance "A" is not achieved using the snap ring (11), the middle outside discs must also be used to correct the clearance.
    Fig 14: Identifying Snap Ring Clearance
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