Installing new SAC clutch

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Installation:

N52

Screws must be replaced.

Jointing torque and angle of rotation must be observed without fail.

IMPORTANT: Handle clutch disk carefully, do not touch surfaces of friction pads.

Install clutch plate (1) in correct position.

Note designation for "engine side"/"transmission side".

Centre clutch plate (1) with special tool.

SPECIAL TOOLS DESCRIPTION CHART

Special tool	Transmission
21 2 141	S6S 420G; S6S 560G; S5D 390Z
21 2 142	S5D 200G; S5D 250G; S5D 260Z; S5D 310Z
21 2 201	GS6-37BZ
21 2 230	GS6-53DZ
21 2 250	GS6-17BG

Fig 1: Identifying Clutch Plate And Special Tools

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Push SAC clutch onto dowel pins (1) located in flywheel and screw down.

Tightening torque: 21 21 1AZ .

Fig 2: Locating SAC Clutch Onto Dowel Pins

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IMPORTANT: Locking piece (1) may only be removed with SAC

screw-mounted clutch!

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

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

Fig 3: Removing Locking Piece Using Hexagon Socket Wrench 14 A/F

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

Fig 4: Removing Clutch Plate Screw Using Special Tool

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