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TIIE
FLYWHEEL
AND
CLURH
E
Seetion
&2
REMOVAL OF THE CLUTCH
Remove
the
gearbox as detailed on page F.1.
The
gearbox
should be
supported
during this operation
to
prevent
strain on
the
shaft and
distortion
of
the
drIven plate
assembly.
Slacken
the
securing bolts (2) (see Fig.
1:.1)
a
turn
at a
time
by diagonal selection until
the
spring pressure
lS completely relieved.
Remove
the
securing bolts and
11ft
the
complete
dutch
pressure plate and
cover
assembly away from
the
flywheel
(I).
Remove
the
driven plate assembly.
, )
Fig. E.).
The
correct
procedure
to
adopt
when dismantling
the
clutch
cover
;assembly.
Note
the
two wood blocks
supporting
the
pressure
plate on
the
bed of
the
press.
These
must
not
project
beyond
the
pressure plate
to
ensure
that
they do
not
foul
the
cover-plate when this
is depressed by
the
press.
Seedon
&3
DISMANTLING THE CLUTCH
Suitably mark
the
followlng parts in such a manner
that
they can be reassembled in
the
same relative
positions
to
each
other
in
order
to
preserve
the
balance and
adjustment
:
cover
(4), pressure plate
lugs (18) and release levers (12).
Detach
the
release lever plate (10) from
the
retainer
springs (I I) and place
the
cover
assembly
under
a
press with
the
pressure plate (la) resting on blocks
of -such a size
that
the
cover is free
to
move down-
wards when pressure is applied. (See Fig. E.3.)
Place a block of wood across
the
top
of
the
cover,
resting on
the
spring bosses.
Compress the- cover. by means of
the
spindle of
the
press, and, while holding It
under
compression,
remove
the
adjusting nuts (14) and slowly release
the
pressure
to
prevent
the
thrust
springs (5) from
flying
out.
Lift off
the
cover
to
expose all parts for inspection.
Remove each release lever (12) by grasping
the
lever and eyebolt (15) between finger and
thumb
so
Fig. E.4.
When
reassernbling
the
clutch
the
pressure plate
shou ld be su
pported
on
the
wood blocks used for
dismantling and
the
levers assembled
on
their
shoulder
studs. The
thrust
springs should be placed in position
on
their
seatings, making
sure
that
they remain correctly
located when
the
clutch
cover
is placed in position.
Make
sure
also
that
the
lever
anti-rattle springs are
properly
located.
that
the
inner
end of
the
lever and
the
threaded
end
of th e eyeboIt are as near
toget
her as possible, keeping
the
eyebolt pin in position in
the
lever. (See Fig. E.5.)
Lift
the
strut
(17)
over
the
ridge on th e lever and
remove th e eyebolt (I 5) from
the
pressure plate.
Section
&4
ASSEMBLING
THE CLUTCH
Before assembly, thoroughly clean all parts and
renew
those
which show appreciable
wear.
Place
the
pressure plate on
the
blocks
under
the
press and place
the
thrust
springs (5) in a vertical
position on
the
plate, seating them on
the
bosses
provided. (See Fig. EA.)
Assemble
the
release levers (12), eyebolts (15) and
eyebolt
pins (t 6), holding
the
th readed end of
the
eyebolt
and inner end of
the
lever as close
together
as possible.
With
the
other
hand
insert
the
strut
(17) in
the
slots on
the
pressure plate lug sufficiently
E.5
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