NANO

334

DRIVETRAIN

PROCEDURES

(a) Replacement Of Clutch Disc And Clutch Cover

Removal:

1. Disconnect battery & electrical connections of

starter motor.

2. Remove the starter motor mounting bolts.

3. Lower the transaxle from the vehicle. For procedure

refer “Removal of transaxle from vehicle”.

4. Insert the Tool 2834 5890 25 01 (Clutch Mandrel)

(01), into the centre of the clutch cover and disc

assembly and loosen the bolts (02) (Ensure to lock

the flywheel).

5. For loosening the mounting bolts following

sequence is preferred as shown in Fig below.

6. Completely remove the 6 Bolts (01) and spring

washer (02), to release the clutch cover (03) and

the clutch disc (04).

Inspection Of Components:

• Check clutch disc hub splines for damage and

wear.

• Check torsion damper mechanism springs for

distortion, damage etc. For this purpose, hold drive

shaft in vice. Insert clutch disc and slide it as far

back as possible. Rotate disc by hand. Rattling

noise and excessive play indicates damaged

torsional damping mechanism and such disc must

be replaced.

• Check disc facing for wear, cracks, contact pattern,

burning marks and oil contamination. Facings with

any of the above defects or worn out beyond

permissible limits must be replaced.

• Overhauling of clutch pressure plate assembly is

not recommended. Before fitment, assembly should

be checked against specification & should confirm

to the data of clutch pressure plate assembly.

• Use disc & pressure plate of same make.

• Ensure that the clutch lining material is not

contaminated with oil or grease as this shall result

in clutch slipping.

• Clean friction face of the flywheel & check for

cracks, scoring, burn marks or unevenness. If

necessary machine flywheel friction face to clear

minor defect.