Lotus 2004 Eleven Service Notes page 472

Lotus Service Notes
QH.5 - SUPPLEMENT FOR 2011 ELISE - 1ZR POWERTRAIN
The 2011 model Elise is fitted with a conventional single dry plate clutch with diaphragm spring cover,
but the 1ZR powertrain uses a concentric type clutch release slave cylinder mounted inside the clutch housing
and surrounding the transmission input shaft.
Diaphragm spring
clutch cover
Transmission
input shaft
Concentric
slave cylinder
The hydraulic pipe enters the housing from above, via a union equipped with a bleed nipple for the
expulsion of air from the system. Access to the slave cylinder is available only after separation of the engine
from the transmission.
For overhaul and repair procedures refer to CD T000T1523F and select:
- New Car Features
- 2008/11 Update
- New Features
- Clutch
Updated 9th June 2010
Section QH
Engine crankshaft
Flywheel
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