Transmission

Clutch Mechanism - Disc

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K4J or K4M or K9K

Essential special tools

Mot. 582-01 Flywheel locking tool (K engines)
Emb. 1518 Clutch friction disc centring tool set

Tightening torques

clutch mechanism mounting bolts (K4J and K4M engines) 2 daN.m
clutch mechanism mounting bolts (K9K engine) 1.5 daN.m

REMOVAL

  • Remove the gearbox (Chapter Manual Gearbox, Manual Gearbox: Removal - Refitting, page 21A-11).
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  • Fit tool (Mot. 582-01) (1).
  • Remove the clutch mechanism mounting bolts.
  • Remove the friction disc.
  • Replace any defective parts.

INSTALLATION

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WARNING

Clean the clutch shaft splines and refit the assembly without lubricant.

  • Fit the clutch disc.
  • Centre the clutch disc using tool (Emb. 1518) (2).
  • Tighten progressively in a star pattern.

K4J or K4M

  • Tighten the clutch mechanism mounting bolts (K4J and K4M engines) to torque (2 daN.m).

K9K

  • Tighten the clutch mechanism mounting bolts (K9K engine) to torque (1.5 daN.m).
  • Remove tool (Mot. 582-01).

F4R or F9Q

Essential special tools

Mot. 1677 Flywheel locking tool (F engines)
Emb. 1604 Clutch compression tool for resetting the self-adjusting system
Emb. 151 Clutch friction disc centring tool set

Tightening torques

mechanism mounting screws 1.2 daN.m

REMOVAL

  • Remove the gearbox (Chapter Manual Gearbox, Manual Gearbox: Removal - Refitting, page 21A-11).
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  • Fit tool (Mot. 1677) (1).
  • Remove the clutch mechanism mounting bolts.
  • Remove the friction disc.
  • Replace any defective parts.

INSTALLATION

EMB. 1604

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Note: For self-adjusting clutch mechanisms, compress the clutch mechanism using tool (Emb. 1604).
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  • Clamp the base of tool (Emb. 1604) in a vice.
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  • Place the clutch mechanism on the base, then the thrust bearing (1) and the nut (2).
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  • Tighten nut (2) until it locks.
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  • Fit circlip pliers at (3).
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  • Compress the springs (4).
  • Loosen nut (2) completely (springs compressed).
  • Release the mechanism.
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  • Remove the clutch mechanism from the base (checking that the springs remain compressed).
WARNING

Clean the clutch shaft splines and refit the assembly without lubricant.

Degrease the flywheel friction face.

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  • Fit the disc (small diameter of hub (5) facing the flywheel).

CENTRING

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  • Use the plastic centring tool found in the clutch tool set (Emb. 1518).
  • Refit the clutch mechanism to the flywheel.
  • Progressively tighten the clutch mechanism mounting bolts (1.2 daN.m).

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