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. |