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Inserting and measuring multiple-disc pack K2 - AR27.51-P-0820-02A

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  Thickness of steel discs B1, K1 and K2 revised BT27.51-P-0002-01A 
  Additional disc spring in multiple-disc pack K2 BT27.51-P-0003-01A 
Modification notes

25.8.98 Special new tool for adjusting play Items 2 and 3 incorporated for the first time  
30.3.99 New adjustment values for multi-disc clutch release clearance    
Fig 1: Identifying Presser (208 589 00 21 00)
G04606622Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.
Adjustment values - multiple-disc clutch

Number Designation Transmission 722.6 without diaphragm spring Transmission 722.6 with diaphragm spring
BE27.51-P-1002-01B Play in multiple-disc clutch K2 Number of discs 3 mm 1.40-1.80 2.30-2.70
4 mm 1.50-1.90 2.40-2.80
5 mm 1.70-2.10 2.50-2.90
6 mm 1.80-2.20 2.70-3.10
Fig 2: Identifying Outer Multiple-Disc Carrier/K2, Piston
G04606623Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.

NOTES Place new friction multiple-discs in ATF fluid for one hour before installing.

  1. Put discs for multiple-disc clutch K2 together in the sequence shown in the illustration and insert individually.
  2. Mount presser (078) on outer multiple disc (105c).
  3. Compress multiple-disc pack, using a lever press compress presser as far as the stop (then the marking ring is still visible, see small arrow  ).
  4. Using a feeler gauge, determine the play "L" at three points between the snap ring (106) and outer multiple-disc (105c).

    NOTES During the measurement the snap ring (106) must contact the upper bearing surface of the groove in the outer multiple-disc carrier.

  5. Adjust with snap ring (106), if necessary.

    IMPORTANT Snap rings are available in thicknesses of 2.3, 2.6, 2.9, 3.2, 3.5 and 3.8 mm.

    Fig 3: Identifying Mount Presser On Outer Multiple Disc
    G04606624Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.