Clutch, Removing And Installing, With Single Flywheel: Installing
Allocate clutch pressure plate and clutch plate according to the engine code. Refer to the Parts Information.
Clean the input shaft splines and (on used clutch plates) the hub splines. Remove any corrosion and only apply a very thin coating of Lubricating Grease for Clutch Plate Splines on the splines. Then move the clutch plate back and forth on the input shaft until the hub moves freely on the shaft. Remove any excess grease.
The clutch pressure plates are corrosion-protected and greased. With the exception of the friction surface on the clutch plate, do not clean the clutch pressure plate. This will shorten the service life of the clutch considerably.
The friction surfaces on the clutch pressure plate and on the flywheel must be cleaned thoroughly (degreased).
To reduce odor caused by a burnt clutch, thoroughly clean the transmission housing around the clutch as well as the engine on the transmission side.
The clutch plate linings must sit completely on the flywheel and on the clutch pressure plate friction surface. Install the bolts.
Tighten the bolts diagonally in small steps so as to not damage the centering holes in the pressure plate and the centering pins on the flywheel.
Make sure the alignment sleeves for centering the engine/transmission are installed inside the cylinder block. Install them if necessary.
If the alignment sleeves are missing, it will be difficult to shift, there will be clutch problems and the transmission may make noises (loose rattling).
- Clutch plate installed location: the labeling "Getriebeseite" (transmission side) or the shorter end of the hub with the spring cage faces the pressure plate.
Check the Ends of the Diaphragm Spring
- Wear up to half the thickness of the diaphragm spring -arrows- is permitted.
Check the Spring Connection and Rivet Connections
-- Check the spring connection between the pressure plate and the cover for cracks and make sure the rivet connections are secure.
-- Replace the pressure plate if the springs are damaged or if the rivet connections -arrows- are loose.
Tension Springs and Rivet Connection, Checking
I - Tension spring OK
- Slight offset in the outer area -arrows A-.
II - Tension spring damaged
- Clutch pressure plates must be replaced if the tension springs are 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- have a secure fit at all tension springs -arrows A-.
-- 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
-- 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.
-- Tighten the bolt diagonally in small steps.
-- Install the transmission. Refer to TRANSMISSION, INSTALLING .