CLUTCH - V8
33-2-6 DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
Description
General
The clutch system is a conventional diaphragm type clutch operated by a hydraulic cylinder. The clutch requires no
adjustment to compensate for wear.
Hydraulic clutch
The hydraulic clutch comprises a master cylinder, slave cylinder and a hydraulic reservoir, which is also shared with
the braking system. The master and slave cylinders are connected to each other hydraulically by plastic and metal
pipes. The plastic section of the pipe allows ease of pipe routing and also absorbs engine movements and vibrations.
The master cylinder comprises a body with a central bore. Two ports in the body connect the bore to the hydraulic
feed pipe to the slave cylinder and the brake/clutch fluid reservoir. A piston is fitted in the bore and has an external
rod which is attached to the clutch pedal with a pin. Two coiled springs on the clutch pedal reduce the effort required
to depress the pedal.
The master cylinder is mounted on the bulkhead in the engine compartment and secured with two bolts. The cylinder
is connected to the shared brake/clutch reservoir on the brake servo by a braided connecting hose.
The slave cylinder is located on the left hand side of the gearbox housing and secured with two bolts. A heat shield
protects the underside of the cylinder from heat generated from the exhaust system. The slave cylinder comprises a
cylinder with a piston and a rod. A port in the cylinder body provides the attachment for the hydraulic feed pipe from
the master cylinder. A second port is fitted with a bleed nipple for removing air from the hydraulic system after
servicing. The piston rod locates on a clutch release lever located in the gearbox housing. The rod is positively
retained on the release lever with a clip.
Clutch mechanism
The clutch mechanism comprises a flywheel, drive plate, pressure plate, release lever and a release bearing. The
clutch mechanism is fully enclosed at the rear of the engine by the gearbox housing.
A clutch release bearing sleeve is attached in the gearbox housing with two bolts and located on two dowels. A spigot
with a ball end is formed on the release bearing sleeve and provides a mounting and pivot point for the clutch release
lever. A dished pivot washer is located on the ball of the spigot. When the release lever is located on the ball, the pivot
washer seats against the rear face of the release lever. A spring clip is located on the lever and the pivot washer and
secures the lever on the spigot. A small bolt retains the spring clip in position.
The release lever is forked at its inner end and locates on the clutch release bearing carrier. The outer end of the
release lever has a nylon seat which locates the slave cylinder piston rod. A second nylon seat, positioned centrally
on the release lever, locates on the ball spigot of the release bearing sleeve and allows the release lever to pivot freely
around the ball.
The clutch release bearing locates on the clutch release lever and the release bearing sleeve. The bearing is retained
on a carrier which has two flats to prevent the carrier rotating on the release lever. A clip retains the release lever on
the carrier. The bearing and carrier are not serviceable individually.
MANUAL GEARBOX - R380
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION 37-7
Description
General
The R380 all synchromesh gearbox has five forward speeds and reverse and is mounted in line with the engine. The
clutch bell housing is bolted to the front of the gearbox and the transfer box is mounted at the rear.
Gearbox casings
Gearbox casings consist of a front cover, gearcase, centre plate and extension housing. All casings with the exception
of the front cover are located to each other by dowels and sealed. Gearbox filler/level and drain plugs are located in
the gearcase.
Reverse lamp switch
A reverse lamp switch is inserted into the extension housing. Selection of reverse gear will close the switch allowing
current from fuse 25 to flow through the switch to illuminate the reverse lamps. The switch also provides a feed to the
BCU and the automatic interior mirror - if fitted; the mirror moving to the dimming position.
Gearchange assembly
The gearchange assembly is bolted to the top of the gearcase, the upper gear lever being attached to the lower gear
lever by means of a clamp bolt. The lower gear lever ball is housed in a Railko bush inserted in the gear change
housing, the end of the lever locating in the selector yoke which is attached to the end of the selector shaft. Bias
springs provide a positive return of the gear lever to the neutral position with selection of 1st/2nd and 5th/reverse gears
being against bias spring pressure. Spring loaded detent balls fitted in the centre plate locate in grooves in the selector
shaft to provide positive gear and neutral selection.
Lubrication
Lubrication is by an oil pump located in the extension housing and driven by the layshaft with additional lubrication
being provided by splash. The pump directs oil via a filter and internal drillings in the output shaft to lubricate the
components. On non UK and non European models, provision for oil cooling is by means of a thermostat housed in
a cover bolted to the side of the extension housing. The cover incorporates tappings for connections to an oil cooler.
On UK and European models, the thermostat and cover are replaced by an oil by-pass block.
Internal pressures produced within the gearbox are vented to atmosphere via a plastic breather pipe. The pipe is
attached to the extension housing and is routed across the top of the gearcase and secured at the open end by a clip
attached to the engine cylinder block.
Selector shaft and forks
Selector forks for 1st/2nd, 3rd/4th and 5th/reverse gears are located on a single selector shaft; the 1st/2nd and 3rd/
4th selector forks are inside the main gearcase whilst the 5th/reverse selector fork is inside the extension housing.
Each of the selector forks locates inside its corresponding synchromesh hub.
Synchromesh assemblies
Each synchromesh assembly is located on the output shaft adjacent to its corresponding gears and comprises a
synchromesh ring, hub, slippers and sleeve. The hubs and slippers are retained in the sleeves by means of spring
clips. 1st/2nd and 3rd synchromesh assemblies are fitted with double synchromesh rings whilst 4th, 5th and reverse
assemblies are fitted with single rings.
MANUAL GEARBOX - R380
37-14 REPAIRS
24.Remove clevis pin and 'C' washer securing low
ratio selector cable to lever and release cable
from lever housing.
25.Remove 2 cable ties securing cable to fuel
pipes.
26.Disconnect 2 Lucars from oil temperature
sensor and disconnect reverse lamp switch
multiplug.
27.Remove banjo bolts securing breather pipes
and discard sealing washers. 28.Remove bolt securing breather pipe 'P' clip and
release breather pipes.
29. If fitted: Disconnect 2 Lucars from differential
lock switch, release and disconnect transfer
box neutral sensor multiplug.
30. If fitted: Release harness from 2 retaining
clips.
31.Position container to catch oil spillage
32.Remove 3 bolts securing oil cooling pipe
housing to gearbox, release housing and
discard 'O' rings.
33.Using a second jack support the weight of the
engine.
MANUAL GEARBOX - R380
REPAIRS 37-15
34.Remove 14 bolts securing gearbox to engine.
35.With assistance, remove gearbox from engine.
Refit
1.Clean gearbox to engine mating faces, dowels
and dowel holes.
2.Raise gear gearbox on jack and align to clutch
and engine.
3.Fit bolts securing gearbox to engine and
tighten to 45 Nm (33 lbf.ft).
4.Lubricate and fit new 'O' rings to oil cooling
pipe housing.
5.Position coolant pipe housing, fit bolts and
tighten to 25 Nm (18 lbf.ft).
6. If fitted: Secure harness in retaining clips,
connect Lucars to differential lock warning
switch and multiplug to neutral sensor.
7.Position breather pipes and secure 'P' clip with
bolt.
8.Using new sealing washers fit breather pipe
banjo bolts and tighten to 15 Nm (11 lbf.ft).
9.Connect oil temperature sensor Lucars and
reverse lamp switch multiplug.
10.Position low ratio selector cable to housing and
secure with 'C' washer and clevis pin.
11.Secure cable to fuel pipes with new cable ties.
12.Raise gearbox, ensuring gear change lever is
located in grommet.
13.Fit gearbox mountings and tighten bolts to 85
Nm (63 lbf.ft). 14.Fit nuts to mountings and tighten to 48 Nm (37
lbf.ft).
15.Remove 3 bolts securing support plate to
gearbox.
16.Position clutch slave cylinder and heat shield,
fit bolts and tighten to 25 Nm (18 lbf.ft).
17.Clean handbrake back plate and mating face.
18.Position handbrake back plate, fit bolts and
tighten to 75 Nm (46 lbf.ft).
19.Clean handbrake drum.
20.Fit handbrake drum and tighten retaining
screw.
21.Clean propeller shafts and mating faces.
22.Position propeller shafts, align to marks and
tighten bolts to 47 Nm (35 lbf.ft).
23.Clean exhaust silencer and tail pipe mating
faces.
24.Position silencer and secure on mountings,
using a new gasket align to tail pipe, fit nuts
and tighten to 25 Nm (18 lbf.ft).
25.Position rear cross member, fit bolts and
tighten to 25 Nm (18 lbf.ft).
26.Refill gearbox with oil.
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Manual gearbox.
27.Refill transfer gearbox oil.
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Transfer box.
28.Fit front exhaust pipe.
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29.Fit gear lever extension, fit clamp bolt and
tighten to 25 Nm (18 lbf.ft).
30.Fit gear lever trim and gear change knob.
31.Connect battery earth lead.
32. Fit battery cover and cooling fan cover and
secure fixings.
MANUAL GEARBOX - R380
37-18 REPAIRS
23.Remove clevis pin and 'C' washer securing low
ratio selector cable to lever and release cable
from lever housing.
24.Remove 2 cable ties securing cable to fuel
pipes.
25.Disconnect 2 Lucars from oil temperature
sensor and disconnect reverse lamp switch
multiplug.
26.Remove banjo bolts securing breather pipes
and discard sealing washers.
27.Remove bolt securing breather pipe 'P' clip and
release breather pipes. 28. If fitted: Disconnect 2 Lucars from differential
lock switch, release and disconnect transfer
box neutral sensor multiplug. Release harness
from 2 retaining clips.
29.Position container to catch oil spillage
30.Remove 2 bolts securing oil cooling pipe
housing to gearbox, release housing and
discard 'O' rings.
CAUTION: Always fit plugs to open
connections to prevent contamination.
31.Using a second jack support the weight of the
engine.
MANUAL GEARBOX - R380
REPAIRS 37-19
32.Remove 8 bolts securing gearbox to engine.
33.With assistance, remove gearbox from engine.
Refit
1.Clean gearbox to engine mating faces, dowels
and dowel holes.
2.With assistance raise gearbox on jack and
align to clutch and engine.
3.Fit bolts securing gearbox to engine and
tighten to 50 Nm (37 lbf.ft).
4.Clean oil cooling pipe housing mating faces.
5.Lubricate and fit new 'O' rings to oil cooling
pipe housing.
6.Position cooling pipe housing, fit bolts and
tighten to 25 Nm (18 lbf.ft).
7. If fitted: Secure harness in retaining clips,
connect Lucars to differential lock warning
switch and multiplug to transfer box neutral
switch.
8.Position breather pipes and secure 'P' clip with
bolt.
9.Using new sealing washers fit breather pipe
banjo bolts and tighten to 15 Nm (11 lbf.ft).
10.Connect oil temperature sensor Lucars and
reverse lamp switch multiplug.
11.Position low ratio selector cable to housing and
secure with 'C' washer and clevis pin.
12.Secure cable to fuel pipes with new cable ties. 13.Raise gearbox, ensuring gear change lever is
located in grommet.
14.Fit gearbox mountings and tighten bolts to 85
Nm (63 lbf.ft).
15.Fit nuts to gearbox mountings and tighten to 48
Nm (37 lbf.ft).
16.Remove 3 bolts securing support plate to
gearbox.
17.Position clutch slave cylinder and heat shield,
fit bolts and tighten to 25 Nm (18 lbf.ft).
18.Clean handbrake back plate and mating face.
19.Position handbrake back plate, fit bolts and
tighten to 75 Nm (55 lbf.ft).
20.Clean handbrake drum.
21.Fit handbrake drum and tighten retaining
screw.
22.Fit front propeller shaft.
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Propeller shaft - front..
23.Fit rear propeller shaft.
+ PROPELLER SHAFTS, REPAIRS,
Propeller shaft - rear.
24.Clean exhaust silencer and tail pipe mating
faces.
25.Position silencer and secure on mountings,
using a new gasket align to tail pipe, fit nuts
and tighten to 25 Nm (18 lbf.ft).
26.Fit exhaust front pipe.
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27.Refit starter motor.
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REPAIRS, Starter motor - diesel.
28.Refill gearbox with oil.
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Manual gearbox.
29.Refill transfer gearbox with oil.
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Transfer box.
30.Fit gear lever extension, fit clamp bolt and
tighten to 25 Nm (18 lbf.ft).
31.Fit gear lever trim and gear change knob.
32.Connect battery earth lead.
33.Fit cooling fan cowl and battery cover and
secure fixings.
MANUAL GEARBOX - R380
37-22 REPAIRS
Refit
1.Using a suitable solvent clean seal housing
mating faces.
2.Clean seal recess, bearings and bearing races.
3.Lubricate new oil seal and fit using a suitable
mandrel into housing.
4.Fit input shaft front bearing track using a press
and suitable mandrel.
5.Apply sealant, Part No. STC 4404 to seal
housing.
6.Position seal housing, fit new bolts and tighten
by diagonal selection to 25 Nm (18 lbf.ft).
7.Clean bell housing mating faces, dowels and
dowel holes.
8.Position bell housing, fit bolts and tighten to 75
Nm (55 lbf.ft).
9.Clean release bearing sleeve mating faces,
dowel and dowel holes.
10.Position release bearing sleeve, fit bolts and
tighten to 25 Nm (18 lbf.ft).
11.Examine clutch release fork pivot points for
wear and replace as required.
12.Apply a smear of Molybdenum disulphide
grease to pivot points and position release
fork.
13.Fit retaining clip ensuring it locates over pivot
point washer, fit release fork bolt and tighten to
10 Nm (7 lbf.ft).
14.Clean release bearing and bearing sleeve
mating faces.
15.Apply smear of Molybdenum disulphide grease
to release bearing sleeve.
16.Fit release bearing and secure with retaining
peg.
17.Fit gearbox assembly.
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REPAIRS, Gearbox - V8.
Cooler - oil - gearbox - Diesel
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Remove
1.Remove intercooler.
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Td5, REPAIRS, Intercooler.
2.Position absorbent cloth under each gearbox
oil cooler hose connection to collect spillage.
3.Push against coupling release ring and
disconnect both fluid hoses from oil cooler.
CAUTION: Always fit plugs to open
connections to prevent contamination.
4.Remove screw securing oil cooler to radiator.
MANUAL GEARBOX - R380
REPAIRS 37-23
5.Release oil cooler from location on radiator,
and remove the oil cooler.
CAUTION: Always fit plugs to open
connections to prevent contamination.
Refit
1.Fit oil cooler to radiator and secure with screw.
2.Ensure connections are clean and secure
hoses to cooler.
3.Fit intercooler.
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Td5, REPAIRS, Intercooler.
4.Top up gearbox oil level.
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Remove
1. If fitted: Remove engine oil cooler.
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engine oil.
2.Position absorbent cloth under each gearbox
oil cooler hose connection to collect spillage.
3.Push against coupling release rings and
disconnect both hoses from oil cooler.
CAUTION: Always fit plugs to open
connections to prevent contamination.
4.Remove screw securing oil cooler to radiator.
5.Release oil cooler from its location on radiator.