CLUTCH FITTING GUIDE. COVER ASSEMBLY ● Remove rust preventative from the pressure plate surface. ● Ensure locating dowels are fitted. ● Tighten bolts one to two turns at a time in diagonal pairs to manufacturer’s specified torque. DRIVEN PLATE
● Keep clutch facings clean. Contamination can cause shudder and slipping. ● Ensure that the correct side of the clutch plate is facing the flywheel. ● Clean splines and lubricate with spline grease, Be careful to use a minimum of spline grease - too much will radiate outwards in operation and contaminate the clutch facings. ● Ensure clutch plate slides freely on gearbox spline. ● Use an alignment tool to centralise the clutch plate. ● Support the weight of the transmission when fitting to prevent distortion of the plate. RELEASE BEARING ● Check the release bearing guide for wear. Weat in this area can cause a notchy or jammed pedal. FLYWHEEL ● Inspect flywheel for hhot spots, scoring and warpage. ● It is recommended the flywheel be resurfaced to manufacturer’s specifications or replace with new flywheel prior to clutch replacement. SPIGOT ● Inspect the spigot bearing or bush for wear and damage. Replace if necessary. BELL HOUSING ● Thoroughly clean the interior of the bell housing. ● Dirt or other material left in the housing can contaminate the clutch facings, causing clutch shudder. TRANSMISSION LOCATION ● Worn or missing dowel locations will cause driveline misalignment, resulting in rapid wear of the new clutch assembly. ● Ensure dowels are fitted and are in good condition. Also clean all mounting faces. OIL SEALS ● Oil can contaminate the clutch plate facings, causing a shudder and slipping. ● Inspect crankshaft and gearbox seals and replace as necessary. RELEASE MECHANISM ● Wear or incorrect adjustment in this area can cause non-release of the clutch. ● Inspect and adjust or replace clutch fork, pivot ball, clutch cable and hydraulic cylinders.
#apecautomotive www.apecautomotive.co.uk