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Dodge 50 Series Workshop Manual

Clutch Unit and Withdrawal Mechanism

Section E040
Page 1

CLUTCH UNIT - REMOVE AND REFIT


Special Tools
Clutch plate centraliser.
Diesel engines RG 565
Petrol engines RG 568

Clutch Unit - To Remove
For vehicles fitted with a 5 speed gearbox, remove gearbox as detailed in Section F220.
For vehicles fitted with a 4 speed gearbox, remove gearbox complete with bell housing, as follows:

Disconnect the battery.

Remove the rear engine cover inside cab.

RB75 Model only. Depressurise the air system.

Remove undertray.

Remove gear change lever assembly.

Disconnect the two lucar connections at reverse light switch.

Remove the top cover, checking that gear lever locating pin is secure.

Match mark and disconnect propeller shaft. Disconnect centre bearing support. Displace and support propeller shaft. Disconnect speedometer drive at gearbox. Disconnect P.T.O. (if fitted).

(RB75 Model only. Disconnect air compressor pipe at the union nut L.H. side of gearbox. Remove locknut and hose from gearbox bracket.)

Remove two setscrews securing slave cylinder, disconnect from push rod and secure clear o` bell housing.

Disconnect exhaust support brackets and silencer. Support engine under sump.

Remove nuts, engine mounting to cross member.

(RB75 Model only.Release electrical cable run from cross member, trace harness along left hand chassis member and disconnect two bullet connections, this should provide sufficient slack to loop and secure harness above gearbox.)

Disconnect and remove cross member (two bolts each side accessible from inside cab).

Support the gearbox with a suitable transmission jack.

Remove nuts and washers from bell housing. Remove gearbox.

Using diagonal selection, release the setscrews and washers securing the clutch cover to the flywheel. Withdraw the cover assembly and driven plate from the flywheel.

No further dismantling of the cover assembly is permitted.

Inspection and Overhaul

Examine flywheel, clutch driven plate and pressure plate for oil contamination. If oil is apparent the gearbox and crankshaft oil seals should be exam* fined and renewed if necessary.

Examine the clutch face of the flywheel for wear. If badly scored the whole surface should be re­ground to restore the smooth finish.

Examine the primary shaft spigot bearing bush in the flywheel, renew if necessary.

 

 

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