BMW 5251 Service Manual page 561

Clutch
Clutch, installing (used SAC components)
When reinstalling a previously used self-adjusting clutch
(SAC), special tools are needed to reset the self-adjusting
ring to its original position.
CAUTIOI\C
Avoidcontaminating clutch friction suifaces with oilorgrease.
Do not touch these suifaces.
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Place SAC pressure plate on clean worlc suriace.
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Place BMW special tool 21 2 180 on pressure plate
Note that locating hoolts of special tool engage pressure
plate adjusting ring openings (inset).
Grip tool firmly and squeeze special tool handles together.
Tighten down special tool knurled screws (arrows).
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SAC adjustment ring is now in its original position.
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Install BMW special tool 21 2 170 on SAC pressure plate.
Fit fingers of special tool in slots above dowel pin bores.
Tighten down knurled nut (arrow) finger-tight.
Screw in T-handle until pressure plate diaphragm spring is
pretensioned to stop.
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Center clutch disc on flywheel using centering tool.
5-speed transmission: Special tool 21 2 142
6-speed transmission: Special tool 21 2 141
G6S-3762 transmission: Special tool 21 2 201
CAUTION--
Be sure clutch disc is lacing the correct way The disc should
be marked 'kngine side" or 'Transmission side':
NOTE-
The large bolt in the clutch disc centering tool is used to in-
stalland remove the tool only Once the disc is in place on tlie
flywheel, remove the bolt to male room for the SACpressure
plate.