Clutch: Service and Repair

Removing And Installing Or Replacing Clutch (COOPER S)
Special Tools Required:
^ 118460
^ 21 2 210

Remove transmission.





Fit special tool 11 8 460 to retain crankshaft pulley.





Slacken pressure plate bolts (1-6) equally.

Remove all retaining bolts.

Remove pressure plate and clutch disk.

Clean flywheel and check for wear and damage.

Replace flywheel if necessary.





Check clutch disk for damage and friction rust, replace if necessary.

Replace clutch disk if contaminated (oil, cleaning agent etc.).

Note: Clutch disk direction mark (1) on the gearbox side.





Check clutch disk for wear.

Measure lining protrusion on gearbox sides.

The clutch disk must not be replaced if the lining protrusion is less than or equal to 0.2 mm.

Measure opposite side of rivet head, as shown in (1).





Install clutch disk onto gearbox input shaft and check for easy movability.





Install pressure plate and clutch disk, using special tool 21 2 210





Replace pressure plate retaining bolts and tighten retaining bolts gradually in sequence (1-6).

Clutch to flywheel
M8 23 Nm
Note: Fit new bolts.
Clutch to flywheel
M9 28 Nm
Note: Fit new bolts.


Note: Check bolt size and torque prior to tightening.

Note: During the tightening process of the pressure plate, rotate special tool 21 2 210 , this will help to centralize the clutch disk.