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1.
DO NOT
use copper grease on any part of the clutch
system. Use a high boiling point MOLY or LITHIUM
based grease (e.g. CERA-TEC brake grease, which
boils at 1000ºC). Copper Slip evaporates at 400ºC
and leaves residue that will inhibit movement rather
than lubricate.
2.
USE CORRECT GREASE SPARINGLY.
Apply only a
small bead of spline grease, work it into the spline
with a small brush and remove excess with a wipe,
leaving a thin coating in the spline.
3.
ALWAYS
use the correct tools. Failure to do so can
result in damage to the cover assembly and Flywheel.
The SAC fitting tool is recommended when replacing
a Self-Adjusting Clutch cover.
4.
DO NOT
take a risk with Dual Mass Flywheel (DMF)
replacement, change it every time. The DMF is an
integral part of a modern clutch system, leaving an old
DMF in place and fitting just the new clutch assembly
is asking for trouble.
5.
ALWAYS
replace the Concentric Slave Cylinder (CSC).
It is false economy to leave the old CSC in situ when
replacing the clutch, it has covered every single
engine revolution throughout the life of the clutch.
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6.
ENSURE
the area where the CSC is positioned is
clean and debris free. Clean the mounting surface
thoroughly, locate the CSC squarely onto a clean
gearbox case and ensure any rubber face seal or
sealant is used in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions.
7.
DO NOT
pressure wash any parts
of the clutch assembly, especially the DMF.
8.
DO NOT
use mole grips or small pliers as hydraulic
pipe clamps, use the correct clamping tool (VS0558).
Failure to use the correct tool can damage hydraulic
pipes, leading to clutch actuation problems due to
fluid return problems.
9.
ALWAYS
check that all gearbox locating dowels/
sleeves/pins are present. Missing dowels will put
excessive force on the gearbox, causing it to vibrate
around the bolts, wearing clutch splines and drive
plate centre hub splines excessively. Missing dowels
on vehicles fitted with the Pull Type clutch units can
cause premature release bearing failure.
10.
TAKE CARE
when bleeding the clutch system. Gravity
or low pressure bleeding is the correct method.
Manual bleeding (using the clutch pedal) is not
recommended as the pressure required to depress
the cover diaphragm fingers is extremely high; any
attempt to use high pressure will only compress air,
not remove it.