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.