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

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove Pedal Trim. .

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

Fig 1: Press End Of Pin (1) Together With Offset Pliers And Press Out Pin

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

Fig 2: Push In Pin (1) Fully In Direction Of Arrow

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Detach retainers (1). Installation: Check retainers, replace if necessary. Retainers must lie with both legs in the groove and snap audibly into place. Slide out pin (2). Installation: Lightly grease pin. Remove over-center helper spring (3).

Fig 3: Remove Over-Centre Helper Spring (3)

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There are two versions:

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

Assembly of over-center helper spring:

Secure black holder (1) to clutch pedal.
Smaller coil spacing of spring (2) points to black holder (1).
Secure grey holder (3) to bearing block.

Lightly grease holder and spring contact surfaces.

Fig 4: Assembling Over-Center Helper Spring

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Installation: 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 block. 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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