Checking the Pull-Springs and Rivet Connection

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I -Pull-spring OK

Slight offset in the outer area -arrows A-.

II -Pull-springs damaged

The clutch pressure plates must be replaced if the pull-spring is bent or broken off -arrow B-.

-- Check the spring connections -arrows A- for damage and make sure the rivet connections -arrows B- are tight.

Replace a clutch pressure plate with severely kinked or broken spring connections and loose rivet connections.

-- Make sure the rivet connections -arrows B- fit correctly on all pull-springs -arrows A-.

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-- Tighten all bolts clockwise to the final tightening specification.

Replace any clutch pressure plates that have loose rivet connections -arrow B-.

Checking the Metal Ring

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-- Check the metal ring in the clutch pressure plate -arrow- for damage.

Replace any clutch pressure plates that have a broken metal ring.

-- Use the :3067 when installing.

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-- Tighten the bolt diagonally in small steps.

-- Install the transmission. Refer to TRANSMISSION, INSTALLING .