21 21 500 Removing and installing/replacing clutch (GS6-53BZ) S65

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Special tools required:

11 9 260
11 9 265
21 2 180
21 2 280

See ENGINE - SPECIAL TOOLS .

See CLUTCH - SPECIAL TOOLS .

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove transmission. See 23 00 018 REMOVING AND INSTALLING TRANSMISSION (GS6-53BZ) (S65) .

IMPORTANT: When reinstalling the removed clutch, be sure when disassembling the clutch to use special tool 21 2 180 .
Failure to comply with this instruction will result in total failure.

Block flywheel with special tools 11 9 260 and 11 9 265 .

Fig 1: Identifying Special Tool (11 9 260 And 11 9 263)

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NOTE: Locking hooks (1) of special tool 21 2 180 must engage in openings of pressure spring.

Fig 2: Locking Hooks Of Special Tool (21 2 180)

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Insert special tool 21 2 180 in clutch.

Press special tool 21 2 180 together at handles (1) as far as it will go and tighten down knurled screws (2).

Adjustment ring of clutch is now secured in its original position (wear position).

Release screws and remove clutch from flywheel.

Tightening torque 21 21 1AZ , see 21 21 CLUTCH DISC AND DRIVE PLATE .

IMPORTANT: Observe the following procedure when reinstalling the removed clutch and clutch plates.
Pressure plate and dual-mass flywheel with line markings:

Pressure plate and dual-mass flywheel are balanced together.
Line markings must be located one on top of the other during assembly

Pressure plate and dual-mass flywheel with dot markings:

Dot markings must be located one on top of the other during assembly

Centre clutch plate (2) with special tool 21 2 280 on flywheel.

Fig 3: Identifying Clutch Plate Screws

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IMPORTANT: Install clutch plate in correct position.
Note designation for "engine side" / "transmission side".
Handle clutch plate with care. Do not touch surfaces of friction linings.

Fig 4: Identifying Centre Clutch Plate With Special Tool (21 2 280) On Flywheel

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NOTE: Clutch (1) must be secured by way of dowel pins (2).

Bolt clutch (1) to flywheel.

Remove special tool 21 2 180 .

Tightening torque 21 21 1AZ , see 21 21 CLUTCH DISC AND DRIVE PLATE .

Fig 5: Identifying Special Tool (21 2 180) With Dowel Pins

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Withdraw special tool from clutch plate with aid of accompanying screw (1).

Fig 6: Identifying Accompanying Screw

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Installing new clutch

IMPORTANT: Locking piece may only be removed clutch is screwed down!

IMPORTANT: On vehicles which had pressure plate and dual-mass flywheel with line markings installed:
When installing a new clutch, also replace the dual-mass flywheel and install a reinforced over-centre helper spring.
On vehicles which had pressure plate and dual-mass flywheel with dot markings installed:
Clutch and dual-mass flywheel can be replaced individually.

Centre clutch plate (2) with special tool 21 2 280 on flywheel.

IMPORTANT: Install clutch plate in correct position.
Note designation for "engine side" / "transmission side".
Handle clutch plate with care. Do not touch surfaces of friction linings.

Fig 7: Identifying Centre Clutch Plate With Special Tool (21 2 280) On Flywheel

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Fit clutch to flywheel.

Tightening torque 21 21 1AZ , see 21 21 CLUTCH DISC AND DRIVE PLATE .

IMPORTANT: Clutch must be secured by way of dowel pins (1).

Fig 8: Identifying Clutch Screws

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Carefully unscrew locking piece (1) clockwise or counterclockwise with a WAF 14 hexagon socket wrench (2).

NOTE: A slight snapping of the plate spring while unscrewing the lock is possible.

Fig 9: Removing Clutch

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Withdraw special tool from clutch plate with aid of accompanying screw (1).

Fig 10: Identifying Accompanying Screw

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