BMW 1989-1995 525i Service Manual page 227

CLUTCH
210-3
CAunON -
«tt making adjustments at the pushrod end. do not
screw the pushrod end all the way in. This may
cause the locknut to jam aga inst the clutch pedal
during ope ration . If pushrod length is changed
significantly, check the locknu t clearance with
the clutch pedal fully depressed.
Tightening torques
• Clutch master cylinder to console 9 Nm (80 in-lb)
• Clutch pushrod to clutch pedal 22 Nm (1 8 ft-lb)
• Fluid line to master cylinder 16 Nm (12 It-lb)
Clutch Pedal Adjustment
• Pedal face to bulkhead . . . 265+10 mm (10.4+ 0.4 in.)
Clutch
pedal
6537 MAC.5-5
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' M ounting
bolts
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8
Fig . 3. Clutch pedal assembly. Note clutch spring seal (AI in recess
(8).
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6538.MAC.5·6
Tightening Torque
• Clutch master cylin der
pushrod locknut 6 Nm (53 in-lb)
Clutch slave cylinder, replacing
The slave cylinder is mounted to the left-hand (driver's) side
of the transmission.
1. Remove brake fluid reservo ir cap . Using a clean sy-
ringe, remove brake fluid from reservo ir.
WARNING -
Brake fluid is poisonous. Do not siphon brake fluid
with your mouth. Always dispose of old fluid properly.
2. Loo sen fluid line filling at slave cylinder. Unbolt slave
cylinder from transmission and disconnect fluid pipe.
Catc h excess fluid in a cont aine r.
Fig . 4. Clutch pedal height Is checked between bulkhead and pedal
face (dunensron AI.
3. Inspect pushrod tip and the release lever for wear. The
pushrod shou ld be worn only on the tip.
CAUTION -
The dot on the eccentric bolt must only be positioned
in one of two positions; either facing away from the
master cylinder or toward the master cylinder.
NOTE -
The release lever should show wear only in the push-
rod recess . Wear on the side 01 the pustuoa tip. or wear
on the release lever other than in the pushrod recess
indicates misalignment.
CLUTCH H YDRAULIC