Boot With Clutch Positioner, Replacing: Procedure

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-- Place the Mechatronic on an even clean surface for example a work bench. Point the oil filler plug -arrow- upward.

NOTE:

The area around the clutch positioner must be clean and dry. Any contamination can later lead to leaks.

-- Clean the area -1- around the clutch positioner with cleaning solution or using a flushing bottle -2- with soap. Remove stubborn dirt with a brush. Then thoroughly clean using a lint-free cloth in the area -1- again.

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NOTE:

Before turning the Mechatronic make sure that the breather -arrow- is sealed tightly.

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-- Turn the Mechatronic on its side so that the clutch positioner points upward.

-- Remove the boot -1- from the Mechatronic using a screwdriver -2-.

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NOTE:

Thoroughly clean the guide bushing before each step because any contamination can later lead to leaks.

-- Place the guide bushing -2- on the Mechatronic as shown with the large opening upward and hold with a hand. With another hand remove the clutch positioner -1- until it stops.

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-- Remove the guide bushing carefully. At the same time the clutch positioner -1- must not be removed further.

The same procedure on the other clutch positioner.

NOTE:

Next a test takes place which decides the further procedure.

-- Check the area around the clutch positioner -1- for leaks.

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If the area -1- around the clutch positioner is dry continue as follows. Refer to Continuation for All

If the area is oiled, for the following steps the oil is first drained from the Mechatronic. Refer to MECHATRONIC HYDRAULIC FLUID, DRAINING AND FILLING .

NOTE:

Fill the new hydraulic fluid after all the following procedures are completed.