20A-1
CLUTCH
Clutch: Precautions for the repair
20A
Before removing the clutch, check:
-The direction of fitting for the clutch plate.
Before refitting the clutch, check:
-The flywheel friction track (no scratches or blue
stains),
-The crankshaft bearing (no sticking),
-The engine and gearbox seals (replace if necessary),
-The sliding action of the clutch plate on the output
shaft,
-The guide of the thrust bearing and clutch fork (no
wear or scratches).
During refitting:
Check the direction of the clutch plate.
Centre the clutch plate using the (Emb. 1518) or (Emb.
1780).
Gradually torque tighten the clutch pressure plate
bolts.
After refitting, check:
-The clutch play (for a cable operated vehicle),
-Bleeding of the hydraulic circuit (for vehicles with hy-
draulic controls).Special tooling required
Emb. 1518Set of clutch plate centr ing
mandrels
Emb. 1780Set of clutch plate centr ing
mandrels.
WARNING
To prevent the clutch from juddering or slipping, do
not grease the output shaft or the clutch plate hub.
