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Necessary preliminary tasks

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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 In 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:

Assembly of over-center helper spring:

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:

Fig 5: Identifying Locking Clamp
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Remove locking clamp (1).