Volkswagen Type II Transporter 1200 Series Shop Manual page 76

3-Clutch
ADJUSTING BOLTS
RELEASE LEVERS AND SPRINGS
Clutch Pressure Plate Assembly fitted to Early 1200
Models. Later models have Eye-bolt type Pivot Bolts, Ball
Throw-out Bearing and Nine Pressure Springs.
PIVOT BOLllS
Clutch Pressure Plate and Cover Assembly fitted to Early
1200 Models. Later models have Eye-bolt Type Pivot bolts.
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TO DISMANTLE
The. foilowing procedure applies to the coil spring type
of pressure plate only. Overhaul of the diaphragm spring
type pressure plate is not recommended and the assembly
should be replaced as a unit when necessary.
(1) With the clutch driven plate and pressure plate
assembly secured to the flywheel, mark all the components
in such a way as to ensure assembly in their original
positions to maintain balance.
(2) Remove the metal peening at the release lever
adjusting nuts by use of a hacksaw.
(3) Remove the adjusting nuts and detach the release
levers together with the springs and release plate.
( 4) Take out the pressure plate assembly securing bolts,
loosening them off evenly to avoid stress on the assembly.
(5) Remove the cover plate, spring caps, springs and
spring seats. Detach the pressure plate from the flywheel.
TO CHECK AND INSPECT
(1) Check the clutch cover for distortion and straighten
if required.
(2) Check the pressure plate for distortion and the
plate face for cracking or groO\ring. Machine ·or grind if
necessary.
(3) Check and replace if necessary, worn, cracked or
twisted release levers. Ensure that the release plate is in
serviceable condition. ·
( 4) Replace release lever return springs if weak.
(5) Check length of coil springs (see specifications),
any difference should only be fractional. Springs should be
replaced as sets rather than separately.
TO ASSEMBLE
(1) Position the clutch driven plate and pressure plate
in the flywheel.
(2) Instal the spring caps, springs and spring seats inio
position with the clutch cover.
NOTE: Ensure that all components are assembled in their
original positions as marked on dismantling.
(3) Instal the clutch assembly securing bolts tightening
them evenly and diametrically opposite in turn to a torque
of 18 ft/lb.
( 4) Lubricate the releast; lever pivoting points with
high melting point grease, instal the levers and secure
provisionally with new adjusting nuts.
( 5) Instal the release ring and locate the release lever
return springs.