Clutch: Service and Repair

Clutch assembly

To remove
1. Remove Gearbox assembly B207 or Gearbox assembly 6-speed or F17: Gearbox, removing and fitting or Gearbox assembly B284.
2. Secure the flywheel by fitting 83 94 868 Flywheel locking attachment or 83 92 987 Flywheel locking attachment for the Z19 in the threaded hole in the oil sump.





3. Remove the bolts holding the pressure plate and remove the clutch.
4. Check the contact surface of the driven plate in the flywheel.
5. Check the pressure plate for scratches and warping.
6. Check the release bearing for noise, wear and the like.
7. Check driven plate wear and change if necessary.

To fit
1. Position the driven plate and the pressure plate on the flywheel and loosely tighten the bolts. Vehicles with dual mass flywheel: The convex side of the driven plate should face the gearbox.





Important: Cars with self-adjusting pressure plate: Clutch plate and pressure plate are matched in pairs and must therefore be replaced as a pair.

2. center the driven plate B207: with 87 92 327 centering mandrel, clutch plates or man 6-speed: 83 96 277 centering mandrel, clutch plates, 6-speed gearbox or Z18XE: 87 92 947 centering mandrel, clutch plates and tighten the bolts alternately. Apply 74 96 268 Thread locking adhesive on the threads.

Tightening torque 30 Nm (22 ft. lbs.)

Tightening torque, Z18XE/F17 15 Nm (11 ft. lbs.)





3. Remove the flywheel locking attachment.
4. Fit Gearbox assembly B207 or Gearbox assembly 6-speed or F17Gearbox, removing and fitting or Gearbox assembly B284. Lubricate the primary shaft splines as specified in List of lubricants and sealants.