Multi-Plate Clutch, Preparing For Installation

Multi-plate clutch as a replacement part

Fig 1: Identifying Multi-Plate Clutch Overview

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1. Multi-Plate Clutch
   • Cover on a new clutch is secured with a circlip.
2. Circlips
   • Quantity: 10
   • The circlips are of varying thicknesses. They are staggered in 0.1 mm increments.
   • Refer to the notes regarding this in CLUTCH, INSTALLING AND ADJUSTING .
3. Cover
   • Ensure the inner sealing lip is not damaged, refer to CLUTCH COVER, INSTALLING . A bushing is inserted by the manufacturer to protect the sealing lips. Leave this bushing in the cover.
4. Circlip
   • For the cover

-- Press on the clutch cover while removing the clutch.

Fig 2: Removing Clutch From Wrapping

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This prevents the clutch cover and the clutch disc carrier from sliding out of the clutch disc.

-- Make sure the four seals fit correctly.

Fig 3: Identifying Ring Installation Position

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The ends of the seals should not overlap one another.

-- Turn the seals one time. They must move freely and must not stick.

Fig 4: Clutch Cover Location

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-- Look for a mark on the clutch -arrow-.

-- Make a colored mark if there is no mark present. The cover tab should realign with this marked position later.

Set the clutch down in such a way that it cannot fall over.

The clutch is now ready to be installed. Refer to CLUTCH, INSTALLING AND ADJUSTING .