Clutch Assembly; Clutch Driven Plate - Lotus Esprit Series Workshop Manual

easily. After adji~stment release the spring lug
i n position.
ASSEMBLY
CLUTCH
To Remove
.
'1 Remove the transmission unit from the vehicle, see Section
2 .
Remove the clutch assembly from the flywheel by progressively releasing
the securing bolts around the periphery of the cover.
To Replace
1 .
W i t h the aid of a dummy input shaft centralise the driven plate on the flywheel
ENSURING the correct face
2 .
Replace the clutch assembly on the fl
dowels, and insert the bolts with spring washers. I t i s importont that the
bolts ore tightened uniformly to ensure?hat no distortion occurs on the
dia p hragm springs. Tighten each bolt one turn a t a time until the specified
torque loading is reached (see TECHNICAL DATA). Remove the dummy
input shaft.
3. Refit the transmission unit to the engine and check operotion of clutch.
PLATE
CLUTCH DRIVEN
1 .
Remove the clutch ossembly as previous1 y described.
Check the condition of the pressure plate surface and should i t show any signs of
distortion, scoring or overheoting i t i s recommended that i t be replaced by a new
i s
assembly. I t essential to install a complete driven pjate assembly
pressure plate i s fitted.
also taken place on the springs, the spring seotings ond the hub splines.
ossembly could also be out of balance and no longer concentric.
driven plate, always replace
i s towards the flywheel.
y
Worn focings on the drive plate w i l l indicate some wear has
i f
faulty.
and the odjusfer w i l l be locked
'F' ENGINE.
wheel, ensuring i t is located on the
i f
CLUTCH
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