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THE CLUTCH
E
Fig.
E.1
Assembling
the release
levers
marked
when
dismantling,
to
ensure
the correct
balance
being
maintained.
Compress
the springs eithtr by fitting
and
tightening
evenly
the
six
clutch
cover
bolts
(if th
e
special tool is
being
used),
o
r by
the use of
a
wooden
block
across the
cover
and a press. Take care
to gu ide
the eyebolts
and
the
pressure
plate lugs
through the correct
holes
in
the
cover.
The
three studs
on the
spider
must
also
be
lined
up to
pass through
their locations
in
the CO\'er when
the
pressure
is applied. Make certain that the thrust
springs remain
correctly
in their
seats on the
pressure
plate and
the
cups in
the
cover.
Replace
the
eyebolt
nuts
on
the
eyebolts and
secure
the
spider
to the
clutch
cover
with the three 2
BA
n
uts
and shakeproof
washers.
Release the
pressure compressing the cover assembly
and
adjust
the
release
levers
(Stction
E.8).
Section E.S
ADJ
USTING
T
HE
RELEAS
E
LEVERS
Satisfactory
optration
o
f
the clutch is
dtpendent upon
accurate
adjustment
of
tb~
release levers,
so
that the
pressure plate face is maintained parallel to the flywheel
face. This
cannot be
accomplished by setting the levers
parallel to the
face
of the
release
bearings after the clutch
has
been
assembled to the flywheel
beeause
of
the
variations in
the thickness
of the driven
plate.
For
accurate
adjustment the
universal
gauging
fixture
must
be
used.
After carrying out
any necessary
servicing
reassemble
the
parts
on the
clutch
pressure
plate, and
place
the
cover on it and
the whole
assembly
on
the base plate
of the
gauging
fixture.
The
release plate
should not
be
fitted
at this
stage.
It
is
essential
that
the correct spacers
(see
note)
be
u$Cd.
Bolt the cover
to the
base
plate
and
screw the
adjusting
nuts onto
the
bolts
u
ntil
the
tops
of
the nuts are
flush
with
the
tops
of
the
bolts. Screw
the
actuator into
the
base plate
and work
the handle
a
dozen times to
settle
the mechanism. Remove .the
actuator. Screw
the
pillar
firmly into
the base
plate and place
t
he
special
adaptor
(see
note)
on the
pillar
with the
recessed
side
d
ownwards;
place
the gauge
fi
nger in
position.
Turn
the adjusting nuts until
the
finger
j
ust touches
each
release
lever,
p ressing downwards o
n
the
finger
assembly
to ensure
that
it is bearing
squarely
on
t
he
a dapto
r.
Remove
the
finger
and the;
pillar
and
replace
the
actuator
;
optrate the
actuator several
times.
Re-check
with
the
finger assembly
a nd
make
a
ny
necessary
further
adjustments.
Lock
the
adjusting
nuts.
NOTE.-The
clutch used
on this
vehicle
differs from
the
normal
8"
type and a
special adaptor
(Part
No.
18G99B) must
be
bsed
in conjunction
with
the
gauge plate
in place of
the
adaptor
(code
No.
6)
sbowu
on
the
rode
card.
The three
spacers
to be
used with
this adaptor
are
the
same
a~
those indicated for use on the standard
8'
clutch (rode
N o.
2).
Section E.9
REFITTING
THE
CLUTCH
Position
the
driven
plate assembly o
n
the flywheel,
taking care
to place the
larger-chamfered
s
pline
end of
the
driven plate
hub away
from
the
flywheel.
Centralize the driven plate .l;>y
means
of the
special
alignment
bar
(Part
No.
18039)
which
fi
ts the splined
bore
of
the
driven plate hub and the pilot bearing in
the
flywheel. As
an
alterna
tive
a
spare first
motion
shaft
can
be
used.
Locate the cover assembly on
the
ftywhecl
dowels and
~ecure
with
the bolts, tightening them a turn at a time
by
diagonal
selection.
Do
not
remove the clutch a
lign·
ment
bar until
all
the
bolts are
securely
tightened.
Remove
the
clutch a
lign ment
bar
and refit
the gearbox.
The
weight
of
the
gearbox
must
be
supported during
refitting in
order
to avoid strain
on
the shaft and distor-
t
ion
or displacement
of the release
plate
or
driven plate
assembly.
Section
E.lO
SERVICING THE CLUTCH
As
the
clutcb facings wear,
the
p
ressure plate moves
closer
to the
flywheel
face
and
the outer or shorter
ends
of the release levers follow. This
causes
the inner
or
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