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: Identifying Pin

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

Fig 2: Pushing Pin

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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: Identifying Over-Centre Helper Spring, Retainers And Pin

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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

Fig 4: Identifying Black, Grey Holder And Over-Center Helper Springs

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Lightly grease holder and spring contact surfaces.

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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